Vesak Day Celebrations
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Growing Compassion, Harvesting Harmony
Singapore Celebrates Vesak 2550
Venue
Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
Date and Time
Saturday 6th May : 10am – 10pm
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What is Project Million Lotus?
Just as the lotus emerges pure from muddy water, Singaporeans of all races and religions will demonstrate our harmony by uniting to fold a million paper lotuses.
Celebrating the commonality of compassion in all religions and its importance to our nation in these times, Project Million Lotus coincides with the Buddhist Vesak festival.
You are invited to fold as many lotuses as you can and send your wishes of compassion to loved ones, the less fortunate and the harmony of our nation!
This is a highlight event for Singapore Buddhist FederationÂ’s Singapore Celebrates Vesak 2550.
Vesak day is the most annual important event for the Buddhist community. It commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Final Nirvana of the Buddha. All these three occasions fall on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month. This day is observed by millions of Buddhists throughout the world. The meaning of Vesak lies with the Buddha’s universal peace message to mankind. It has become a festival for rejoicing and goodwill to all – and a moment to reflect on our gratitude towards everyone.
For some Buddhists, the celebration of Vesak begins early in the morning when they assemble at temples to observe the Eight Precepts. Others may join the communal observances by going through the ceremony of taking the Threefold Refuge, observing the Five Precepts, making offerings at shrines and chanting of sutras. They may also participate in processions and circumambulation, and listen to sermons of the BuddhaÂ’s Teachings.
Many Buddhists also take vegetarian meals on this day as they recall the teaching of universal Compassion. This is a day when temples are colourfully decorated with Buddhist flags and lights, and shrines filled with flowers, fruits and other offerings. -
KARUNA ‘Live’ Concert
Join us for a night of pop music hosted by MediaCorp Artistes Kym Ng and Bryan Wong!
Join us for a night of pop music with local artistes and aspiring talents hosted by MediaCorp Artistes Kym Ng – Lady Compassion and Bryan Wong.
Come be ignited with the energy of compassion and harmony.
Vesak Trail 2550
Other Highlights
Bathing of Prince Siddhartha and Offering of Flowers
Come experience the tradition of offering flowers and bathing the Prince Siddhartha and find out more about the meaning and benefits behind them.
Discovering Vesak & Living Buddhism Exhibitions
Educational panels on the history, teachings and development of Buddhism will be on display. Public will be able to know more about Buddhism and meaning of Vesak.
Circummbulation of Stupa and Turning of Prayer Wheels
A replica of the famous Wish-Fulfilling Stupa in Nepal will be on display. Public can take this opportunity to circummbulate the stupa and turn the Tibetan prayer wheels.
Vegetarian Food Fair
Treat yourself to a variety of sumptuous vegetarian snacks and organic local food.
Games Corner
Come have fun with the entertaining and educational games for all age groups.
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Excellent event!
I was there last year. Nick Shen and Ou She Ma Li were the host then.
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The celebrations look exciting
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I was there last year.
There was a time when the chants stop in the end with a "Dong" or "Ding" (can't remember clearly which one). Immediately rain began to pour. It was spectacular because I think "Tian Long Ba Bu" is holding on the rain until the event was completed for the day.
I probably will drop by again this year.
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heard of "tian long ba bu"..... but what are their roles in buddhism?Originally posted by concerned_man:I was there last year.
There was a time when the chants stop in the end with a "Dong" or "Ding" (can't remember clearly which one). Immediately rain began to pour. It was spectacular because I think "Tian Long Ba Bu" is holding on the rain until the event was completed for the day.
I probably will drop by again this year.
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They can protect the dharma and they also do listen to the dharma.Originally posted by paperflower:heard of "tian long ba bu"..... but what are their roles in buddhism?
Eight Divisions of Gods and Dragons
Devas (gods), Nagas (Dragons) and others of eight divisions (classes): deva, nagas, yakas, ganharvas, asuras, gaudas, kinaras, mahoragas. -
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Pictures featuring Buddhist youths from last year's Vesak at Orchard Road.
Buddhism is still very much alive and kicking with the teenagers!
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excellent photos.
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Sound very interesting!Originally posted by neutral_onliner:
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Very interesting photos.. thanks for sharing everyone