Buddhism In Singapore
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During Ajahn Brahm recent visit to Singapore in August to launch his book as well as to lead a meditation retreat at Sentosa
“People have never been taught how to be happy. In school, we learn how to draw, how to count, how to play the guitar, etc. Happiness is mental energy, freedom in being content with whoever you are. Depression is how you react to life, and not the problems in life. Joy is celebrating what you have and stress is focusing on your own faults and those of others. If you crack your head, smile and it’ll hurt less. -
Soka Gakkai
Sorry to go off-topic, but why is the above mentioned organization not considered Buddhist? -
Sokka Gakkai does not recognise Buddha Sakyamuni who preached Lotus Sutra and slandering of all other sectarian of BuddhismOriginally posted by plo30360:Sorry to go off-topic, but why is the above mentioned organization not considered Buddhist?
and announced Nichiren as the present Buddha of the World
The main Buddhist goal is to live in harmony with other sectarian in the Buddhist community ,and SGI radical group have not reconcile this .
read the thread on Nichiren Buddhism
http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=184840
sincerely yours,
bohiruci -
True buddhists take refuge in three Jewels.
Three Jewels are the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
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KMSPKS Inaugural Ceremony
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Sunday Talks@BF Center
09-Apr-06 – Ajahn Cattamalo - Free Format
Venue: BF Center
Time: 11am
All are welcomed!
Ajahn Cattamalo's (German monk from Bodhinyana Monastery)
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Excellent photos.
Originally posted by neutral_onliner:
[b]KMSPKS Inaugural Ceremony[/b] -
Venerable Ajahn Cattamalo's Teaching Program - Apr 06
Be sure to attend Ajahn Cattamalo's (German monk from Bodhinyana Monastery) teaching program that is scheduled for April 06:
9 Apr 06 (Sun) 11:00am Sunday Service @ BF
11 Apr 06 (Tues) 11am Lunch Dana @ BF
7:30pm Tuesday Evening Talk
12 Apr 06 (Wed) 7:30pm Wednesday Evening Talk
25 Apr 06 (Tues) 11am Lunch Dana @ BF
7:30pm Tuesday Evening Talk
Venue: BF Center
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Candle Light Offering
& Vow Making
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29 April 06 7.30pm
Great Compassion Hall
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Need some help here... I find it extremely difficult to extend compassion to one who would throw me into hell for not believeing him, and to punish my descendants up to the 4th generation to boot. I am to also sacrifice my children to prove my faith to him and that I love him more than my own family...Originally posted by paperflower:on the other hand we ought to show compassion for that almighty one whom by now should have realised his mistakes. we should be more humane and think with a thinking head and apply the compassionate wisdom to the world.
just as someone make mistakes, realise his mistakes and repenting correcting the path, we should be compassionate to him. this is the practice of forgiveness.
its too late to change the holy text cos whats done is done cannot be undone. but the consequences one really has to pay for leading the wrong mind set of living to more and more confusion and sufferings. the living chaos that is now.....
Maybe I am still not a good Buddhist... I should use him as an object when practicing loving-kindness meditation. -
I can somehow understand where you are coming at. I too felt very uncomfortable each time, when Pastors came knocking on my door with hidden agenda. I am still a ordinary FUN FU.
But, it is at this time that we need to be more tolerable and acceptable to views of one another. Especially so that Singapore is a multi-racial and religious country. Also we must continue to show to the global community that all faiths have to be honoured and respected.
There are really good things about Christianity, Islam, Tao and all other recognised faith in Singapore. I suggest that we look only at their goods, learn and excel from them. And to examine and reflect on overselves on our unfavorable acts. I think we all can all learn something from the "Yi Xin Yi De" TV charity show too. World Visions is another very honourable charity organisation.
Personally, I've also came across Muslim friend who have ventured into a area for the betterment of environment. -
you don't have to use him as an object for practicing loving-kindness meditation, not necessarily. we have all kinds of cruelty in reality in the daily life we can see, receive and perceive. you can contemplate on why how you should forgive him and how you could let go of this anger, resentment, lamenting, hatred and think what is stopping you from extending compassion. (pride, ego, anger, hatred, confusion? why like that?) its not easy.... but if one continues to be in these lamenting thoughts, you are already starting to live in hell becos of anger and hatred. you should also think what makes you unable to be a good buddhist and what's hindering you? go to the root problem of ignorance - that's when you practice diligently as a buddhist and study & understand buddha's teachings.Originally posted by Beyond Religion:Need some help here... I find it extremely difficult to extend compassion to one who would throw me into hell for not believeing him, and to punish my descendants up to the 4th generation to boot. I am to also sacrifice my children to prove my faith to him and that I love him more than my own family...
Maybe I am still not a good Buddhist... I should use him as an object when practicing loving-kindness meditation. -
in reality there is no label at all. a buddhist, a christian, a taoist, a muslim, a hindu are all names representing a person practicing under different teachings. the dharma itself is already ever present in our daily moment in everyone's life and it didn't differentiate that this is for white-skinned dharma, that is for brown or yellow or dark-skinned dharma.
(something i noticed in sutras that they didn't mention the word buddhist or buddhism but did frequently mention buddha, world-honoured one, thus come one, bodhisattva, good virtuous men and good virtuous women) -
Practise Loving-kindness to all Sentient Beings regardless of religion, races, beliefs and differences. =)Originally posted by Beyond Religion:Need some help here... I find it extremely difficult to extend compassion to one who would throw me into hell for not believeing him, and to punish my descendants up to the 4th generation to boot. I am to also sacrifice my children to prove my faith to him and that I love him more than my own family...
Maybe I am still not a good Buddhist... I should use him as an object when practicing loving-kindness meditation.
This is buddhism. -
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Distribution of tickets for 3-steps-1-bow
Distribution date : 7 May 2006
Time : 9.00 am onwards
Venue :KMSPKS,Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, level 1
Enquiry: 6849 5300
* Each person can collect up to 2 tickets only
* Based on 1st come, 1st serve basis
* Children below 12 year old cannot collect tickets -
SPEECH BY MR GOH CHOK TONG,SENIOR MINISTER, AT THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF KONG MENG SAN PHOR KARK SEE MONASTERY, 3 MARCH 2006, 11.00 AM
In an uncertain and fast-changing world, more people are turning to religion for comfort, strength and peace of mind. Religion also serves as their moral compass and guides their daily lives. The different religions in the world may have theological and philosophical differences but they all emphasise love, peace, tolerance, respect for others, compassion and the well-being of mankind.
Shakyamuni Buddha taught more than 2,500 years ago, also during a period of great change. The core of his teachings is compassion and wisdom. The Buddha did not give preference to race, social status or gender but taught for the benefit of all living things. This is great compassion of the Bodhisattva ideal. Like a doctor who has diagnosed oneÂ’s sickness and prescribed the medicine, the Buddha wisely identified the causes of dissatisfaction and shared with us the Path that leads to the end of all suffering. This is the great wisdom of the Buddha. His timeless message is even more relevant to our needs today.
In Singapore, Buddhism gives spiritual comfort and guidance to a large segment of our population. The Buddhist community here is over one million, the largest amongst the religions, and it is growing. One reason why Buddhism has been able to attract younger and well-educated believers is the emphasis placed on Buddhist education and propagating the Dharma, rather than engaging in rituals and traditional practices blindly. To broaden its appeal, Buddhist classes and talks are often held in English. The Internet is also used
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Excellent post. I must admit that Singaporeans are blessed to have one of the BEST Government in the world.
Let us continue to enjoy peace, harmony and prosperity in the many years to come.
NaMoAMiTuoFoOriginally posted by neutral_onliner:
[b]SPEECH BY MR GOH CHOK TONG,SENIOR MINISTER, AT THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF KONG MENG SAN PHOR KARK SEE MONASTERY, 3 MARCH 2006, 11.00 AM
In an uncertain and fast-changing world, more people are turning to religion for comfort, strength and peace of mind. Religion also serves as their moral compass and guides their daily lives. The different religions in the world may have theological and philosophical differences but they all emphasise love, peace, tolerance, respect for others, compassion and the well-being of mankind.
Shakyamuni Buddha taught more than 2,500 years ago, also during a period of great change. The core of his teachings is compassion and wisdom. The Buddha did not give preference to race, social status or gender but taught for the benefit of all living things. This is great compassion of the Bodhisattva ideal. Like a doctor who has diagnosed oneÂ’s sickness and prescribed the medicine, the Buddha wisely identified the causes of dissatisfaction and shared with us the Path that leads to the end of all suffering. This is the great wisdom of the Buddha. His timeless message is even more relevant to our needs today.
In Singapore, Buddhism gives spiritual comfort and guidance to a large segment of our population. The Buddhist community here is over one million, the largest amongst the religions, and it is growing. One reason why Buddhism has been able to attract younger and well-educated believers is the emphasis placed on Buddhist education and propagating the Dharma, rather than engaging in rituals and traditional practices blindly. To broaden its appeal, Buddhist classes and talks are often held in English. The Internet is also used
http://app.sprinter.gov.sg/data/pr/20060303997.htm[/b] -
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Originally posted by neutral_onliner:
[U]Vesak Celebration 06'[/U]
Distribution of tickets for 3-steps-1-bow
[b]Distribution date : 7 May 2006
Time : 9.00 am onwards
Venue :KMSPKS,Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, level 1
Enquiry: 6849 5300
* Each person can collect up to 2 tickets only
* Based on 1st come, 1st serve basis
* Children below 12 year old cannot collect tickets
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The ceremony is open to public without ticket after 9pm on 11 May 2006 (eve of Vesak day).
http://www.kmspks.org/ch/events/index.htm
http://www.kmspks.org/events/vesakposter.htm
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