A correction to my earlier email. The above course cost $50 for non-member
and $40 for members. It is starting this Friday. Here is the detail
syllabus. Please contact the Library at 67468435 for
immediate registration.
BUDDHISM FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 2006
Venue: Buddhist Library
19 May 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
Relevance of Buddhism
The relevance of Buddhism to the individual and the world.
Speaker: Professor W Chandima
2 June 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
What is Wrong?
The Buddhist perspective of life's problems as outlined in the Four Noble
truths.
Speaker: Prof W Chandima
9 June 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
The Buddha
Biography of Buddha Gotama and his contributions to the world: the
significance of Buddhahood.
Speaker: Mr Wee Sin Tho
16 June 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
The Remedy
The practical solution to life's problems prescribed in the Noble
Eightfold Path.
Speaker: Mr Jeffrey Po Gim Tee
23 June 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
Ethical Living
Morality as embodied in the Buddhist precepts
Speaker: Ven B Dhammaratana
30 June 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
The World As It Is
The Buddhist view on the characteristics of existence.
Speaker: Mr Wee Sin Tho
7 July 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
Life After Death
Concepts of Karma and Rebirth.
Speaker: Dr Wong Weng Fai
14 July 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
A Jewel With Many Facets
The many facets of Buddhism reflected in the different traditions.
Speaker: Dr Tham Weng Yew
21 July 2006 (Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm)
Reorienting Our Lives
The meaning of becoming a Buddhist.
Speaker: Mr Jeffrey Po Gim Tee
Course Fee: $40.00 (members)/$50.00 (non-members). Please register at the
Buddhist Library counter.