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MAY & JUNE 2011 ISSUE
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PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
Lord Buddha Sakyamuni is the founder of
Buddhism. In May, all Buddhist communities celebrate Vesak
Day, to mark the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of our
great supreme teacher.
For this, our centre has arranged a series of
programs for all of you to participate with us. Below are
the highlights for May & June programs.
| Date |
Programs |
| 15/05 |
Buddha Sakyamuni & 16 Arhats Empowerment |
| 17/05 |
Vesak Day Celebration, Discourse on The Life of Lord
Buddha Sakyamuni and Benefit of His Prayer |
| 11/06 |
Animal Liberation |
| 15/06 |
Saga Dawa Duchen
(Merits Multiplying Day) |
| 24/06
- 26/06 |
Longchen Nyingthig Mahakala Puja |
You may also accumulate
merits in our monthly pujas (e.g. Medicine Buddha Puja, Green Tara Puja
& etc.) by making lamp offering to the Buddhas, which is available
at S$5 per lamp.
Click
to download monthly pujas lamp offering sform.
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LORD BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI
Lord Buddha Sakyamuni, the founder of
Buddhism. He was born in 623 B.C. in Lumbini Grove, under
the shade of a flowering Sal tree and given the name
Siddhartha, which means one whose purpose has been achieved.
He renounced all worldly pleasures and later
attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree at Gaya, where
he was called the Buddha which means "The Awakened One".
Thereafter, the Buddha traveled to different places to
expound the Dharma to a diverse range of people for 45
years.
Before the Buddha passed into parinirvana, he
told his disciples that "All conditioned things are
impermanent." Having said that, he passed into
Mahaparinirvana.
To celebrate the birth, enlightenment and
parinirvana of Lord Buddha Sakyamuni, our centre has
arranged a series of programs, where you can read about it
in this newsletter!
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BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI & 16 ARHATS
EMPOWERMENT
Date & Time: 15th May 2011 (Sunday at
10.00am)
In conjunction with Vesak Day, our centre
resident spiritual teacher, Samten Rinpoche, will give the
Buddha Sakyamuni & 16 Arhats empowerment.
Before Lord Buddha Sakyamuni entered in
parinirvana, he has requested the 16 Arhats to protect the
Buddha Dharma and expounded it to sentient beings.
The empowerment acts as a blessing from the
Buddha and the great Arhats. The main significance for
receiving this empowerment are:
1)
To request ever flourishing of the Buddha
Dharma
2)
To maintain harmony and peace between
students
3)
To prevent dispute or obscuration on the path
of practicing the Buddha Dharma
4)
To attain enlightenment of the Three Vehicles
All are welcome to join us in this
empowerment.
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VESAK DAY CELEBRATION
One of the most important events in the year
for the Buddhist community is the observance of Vesak. This
is where Lord Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth, enlightenment and
parinirvana all fall on the full moon of the lunar month,
17th May 2011.
On this day, Buddhists take part in the
ceremonial bathing of the statue of baby Prince Siddhartha.
A small standing statue of prince is placed in a basin of
perfumed water strewn with flowers. The Buddhists scoop the
perfumed water with a ladle and pour it over the statue.
This act of bathing symbolize the purification of one
unwholesome actions. Besides being a festival for rejoicing
and making offerings to the Triple Gems, it is also an
occasion for reflecting on our personal spiritual
development.
Though not compulsory, many Buddhists take
vegetarian meals on this day.
We have the following events lined up on this
special day as follows:
** CHANGE OF PROGRAM **
Pls be advised that teaching on Vesak Day from 2pm - 4pm has
been canceled
as we are unable to find a translator. The program has been
replace with Mahakala Puja from 2pm - 4pm.
Do help us to inform your family & friends.
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Date |
Time |
Program |
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17/05/11
(Tue) |
10am -
12pm |
Buddha Sakyamuni Puja &
Ceremonial Bathing of Baby Prince Siddhartha |
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12.00pm -
1.30pm |
Vegetarian Lunch Gathering |
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2.00pm -
4.00pm |
Mahakala Puja
(The
teaching which was originally scheduled has been
replaced.) |
You are encouraged to accumulate merits
on this special day by contributing to the following:
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Category |
Individual |
Family |
Company |
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Lamp Offering |
S$10 |
S$20 |
S$50 |
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Flower Offering |
S$5 each |
Discourse on The Life of Lord Buddha
Sakyamuni & Benefits of His Prayers
On Vesak Day, Samten Rinpoche will give a
discourse on the Life of Lord Buddha Sakyamuni
on 17th May 2011 at 2.00pm. He will introduce to
us who is the Buddha and the precious teachings that he
taught after he attained enlightenment.
It is a good time for us to recall the
precious teachings like the Four Noble Truths and
Prajnaparamita that were taught by Buddha. Samten
Rinpoche will also explain the benefits of reciting
Sakyamuni Buddha Prayers.
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Saving the lives of animals on the verge
of being killed is considered an 'intensified' virtuous
activity, in accumulation of merits which surpasses many
others.
In our countless rebirths, we had
parents, friends and enemies because to of their past
karmas, may have reborn in animal realm. Animals do not
have the capacity to reflect on Dharma due to their
negativities and ignorance. We can help to leave
positive imprints in the animals' minds by reciting
mantras in their presence. This will create the cause
for them to have good rebirth in their future lives
where they can meet and practice Dharma.
The benefits of Animals Liberation are
one will be blessed with long life, prevents sickness
and troubles, self-arising compassion, innumerable
merits, happiness and many others.
You may choose to join us in the animal
liberation's trip or make voluntary donation
towards the release of these precious lives!
Click to
download voluntary donation registration form for
animals liberation.
Participation for Animals Liberation (Out
to the Sea):
* Only for
registered participants.
Date: 11th June 2011
(Saturday, Guru Rinpoche Day)
Meeting Time & Venue: 9.15am at Changi Ferry Jetty
Boat Trip: $20 per person.
(40 seats available, any excess will be contributed
towards animal liberation.)
Those interested are to register by
8th June 2011, in our centre with cash payment.
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Date: 15/05/2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.00pm
Program: Sakyamuni Buddha Prayer
Saga Dawa refers to the 4th month
of the Tibetan calendar. According to Tibetan calendar, it
is a special month for practice and performing virtuous
actions, since the birth (on the 7th day),
enlightenment and parinirvana (both on the 15th
day) of Buddha Shakyamuni all fall within this month.
In particular, the 15th day (15th
June 2011) is also known as Saga Dawa Duchen, where the
effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied by
10 million times.
Devotees may light a lamp on this auspicious
day at $5 per lamp.
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LONGCHEN NYINGTHIG
MAHAKALA PUJA
Our centre will be conducting 3 days
Longchen Nyingthig Mahakala Puja from 24th to 26th June
2011.
Mahakala, a protector of the Buddhist
teachings, is also known as the chief dharmapala.
Dharmapalas are basically Buddhas who undertake the role
of removing obstacles on the path of practitioners.
The objective of Mahakala is to assist
practitioners in removing anything that impedes their
practice, as well as to encourage exertion and devotion
and at the same time purify obscurations and
wrongdoings. Blessings will be bestowed and obstacles
will be removed if one prays earnestly to Mahakala.
So long as one attends the prayer
sessions and continually makes prayers and offerings to
Mahakala, the protections of Mahakala and His retinue
will not depart from oneself until perfect awakening is
experienced. Mahakala prayers also foster peacefulness
in a country, harmony at home and better career
prospects.
| Date |
Time |
Programs |
24/06 &
25/04
(Fi & Sat) |
10.00pm to 12.00pm |
Longchen Nyingthig Mahakala Puja |
| 2.00pm
to 4.30pm |
26/06
(Sun) |
10.00pm to 12.00pm |
Dakini Puja |
| 2.00pm
to 4.30pm |
Longchen Nyingthig Mahakala Puja |
Registration is available for package
registration (which include clearing of obstacles, lamp
and tsog offering) and individual category registration.
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3 Days Puja Package
Registration
(Include registration for Clearing of Obstacles,
Lamp & Tsog Offering) |
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Family
Registration |
S$80 per
family |
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Individual
Registration |
S$50 per
person |
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Category |
Individual |
Family |
Company |
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Clearing of Obstacles |
$20 |
$40 |
$100 |
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Lamp Offering |
$30 |
$50 |
$128 |
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Tsog
Offering |
$10
each |
Offering of Mahakala Torma
There will be 16 Mahakalas Tormas
available for offering, which will include registration
for clearing of obstacles, lamp & tsog offering. Those
interested are advised to register early in the centre.
Mahakala Torma Sponsorship
(Include Clearing of Obstacles, Lamp & Tsog Offering) |
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Sponsor of 1 Mahakala Torma |
$300 per torma |
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payable to Palyul Nyingma Buddhist Association
and mail it to 721 Geylang Road, Singapore 389632.
Please
indicate your name(s) and the respective items/events that you are
registering for together with contact numbers for our reference.
Alternatively, you can come personally to our Centre for registrations
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