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The 100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat
Led by His Eminence Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche, His Eminence Tritsab Gyabra Rinpoche & Venerable Nubpa Rinpoche
Dedicated Towards Well-being of World Peace, World Economy & World Health
OM MANI PADME HUNG
The Six-Syllable Mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG is the heart mantra of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin) and the essence of the Buddhas. The mantra embodies perfect compassion and is the core of the 84,000 Teachings of all Buddhas.
-His Eminence Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche
Retreat Date: 24th December 2004 (Friday, 6.30pm) to 1st January 2005 (Saturday, 12.30am)
Venue: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
Registration Period: 8/10/2004 - 10/12/2004
(Due to limited seats, please register early.)
Registration Fee: S$70 (Lunch and Dinner will be provided)
: S$35 For Students & Senior Citizen (Please bring along your student pass & NRIC)
Please obtain the Mani Retreat Brochure at the following places for Rules & Regulations and further information on the nature of the retreat. For those interested in participating, please fill in the registration form and submit it personally to any of the following locations:
· Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
Reception Counter (Mon, Wed & Fri 8.30am-4.30pm)
88 Bright Hill Road Singapore 574 117 Tel: 6849 5300
www.kmspks.org & www.TheDailyEnlightenment.com
· Karma Choying Kunkyab Ling
2, Telok Blangah Street 31, Yeo’s Building, Singapore 108942
Tel: 6274 7800 www.karmachoying.org
· Awareness Place
Bras Brasah Complex #01-63
Tel:6337 7582 (between City Hall & Bugis MRT)
(Registration form can also be downloaded from the Internet at www.kmspks.org during registration period above.)
For enquiries, please email [email protected] / [email protected] or
call 6849 5300 / 6274 7800
Jointly Organised by :
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery & Karma Choying Kunkyab Ling -
Kwan Yin Chan Lin's Dec 04 retreat and
Dharma talks by Zen Master Dae Kwang:
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7-day Zen Meditation Retreat in Pengerang, Malaysia
Date: 07/12/04 to 13/12/04 (Tuesday to Monday)
Reporting Time: 06/12/04, 2.00pm
Venue: Pengerang International Zen Centre Lot 109
Telok Ramunia, 81620
Pengerang Johore
Retreat program: 108 bow, Dharma talk, Walking
Meditation, Sitting
Meditation, Interview, Hua Tou etc
Guiding Teacher: Zen Master Dae Kwang
Those interested, please register early to avoid
disappointment, as vacancies are limited. Please call
organiser for more details.
Tel: 6392 0265, 6392 4256 ( Singapore ) Fax: 6298 7457
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DHARMA TALK
Date: 04/12/04 and 05/12/04 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Meditation Centre, 203C
Lavender Street,
Singapore
Speaker: Zen Master Dae Kwang
Remarks: Admission is free! All are welcome!
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Teacher profile
Zen Master Dae Kwang is the abbot of the Kwan Um
School of Zen. He is the guiding teacher of Providence
Zen Center in Cumberland, Rhode Island, the head
temple of our international School. He is also the
teacher for Zen centers in Wisconsin, Delaware, and
Alaska. Zen Master Dae Kwang travels widely, leading
retreats throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
His interests include meditation practices common to
Christianity and Buddhism. He was ordained a monk in
1987. -
Ganden Tritul Thinley Kunkyab Rinpoche
Vajrasattva Grand Confession Puja
Venue : Teochew Building, Ngee Ann Cultural Center
97, Tank Road [nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut]
22 October 2004 (Friday)
Timing
Description
7.30 pm. to 9.30 pm
Vajrasattva initiation
23 October 2004 (Saturday)
Timing
Description
10 am to 12 pm
35 Buddha Puja & Vajrasattva Puja
3 pm to 5 pm
35 Buddha Puja & Vajrasattva Puja (Continue)
7.30 pm to 9.30pm
Dharma teachings on the fundamentals of purification i.e. 4 powers
24 October 2004 (Sunday)
Timing
Description
10 am to 12 pm
35 Buddha Puja & Vajrasattva Puja
3 pm to 5 pm
35 Buddha Puja & Vajrasattva Puja (Continue)
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Vajrasattva teachings, oral transmission and group practice.
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The 32nd Ganden Tritul Rinpoche
Ganden Tritul Rinpoche of Sera Jhe Monastery is the present incarnation of the 32nd Official Head of the Gelugpa Tradition. He was born in Nangchen, Kham (Tibet), amidst numerous auspicious signs. His birth coincided with the prophecies of the greatly-realized master Sito Pema Wangchuk (who discovered and enthroned the late 16th Karmapa, Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro and the present Sakya Trizin). Since young, Rinpoche has received numerous teachings, oral transmissions and initiations including all aspects of teaching related to the generation and completion stages, the songs of realizations, the complete teachings and transmissions of all the great texts. A non-sectarian master, Ganden Tritul Rinpoche exemplifies the view and conduct of past Rime masters. RinpocheÂ’s great compassion is seen from the way he has always offered everything he owned to the triple gems and for the sake of sentient beings, such as gold plating Buddha images, food and financial assistance to sangha members etc.
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About the Vajrasattva Puja
Vajrasattva is a primordial Buddha where all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Yidams manifest. The practice of Vajrasattva is extremely effective in purifying even the heaviest negative karma, as well as contaminated vows.
This uncommon lineage of Vajrasattva originates from the 4th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen. It is one of the important practices in Ganden Monastery till now.
As there are many practitioners who have received initiations and samaya vows, this puja is especially dedicated to the maintenance of precious connection with the three roots and jewels, which are our ultimate objects of refuge.
http://www.geocities.com/cas_sg/gandentulku2003.html -
ABHIDHAMMA COURSE
(DHAMMA-SANGANI LECTURE)
BY
DR. SAYADAW U SILANANDA
(DEC 15TH - 21ST 2004)
Venue: Maha Bodhi School Time: 7:30pm - 9pm (Daily)
Main Organizer:
Singapore Buddhist Federation
Jointly Organized by: CONTACT:
Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Youth Circle - Bro Tee Koon Tiong: 96530015;
Burmese Buddhist Temple - Sis Sabrina Tun: 62511717;
Palelai Buddhist Temple - Bro Patrick Ong: 97337008;
Leong San See Buddhist Temple
REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete this form and mail to "Palelai Buddhist Temple, 49 Bedok Walk, (S-409145)" together with the relevant payment. Payment by cheque must be crossed and address to "Palelai Buddhist Temple". At the back of the cheque, please write "Dhamma-sangani Course". Personal registration can be made at Palelai Buddhist Temple (Tel: 64433324) or Burmese Buddhist Temple
(Tel: 6251-1717).
Closing date: 1st Dec 2004
Please visit the following webby for registration form:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DharmaNews/message/2138 -
One Day Mindfulness Retreat (ODMR)
Dear Dhamma friends
WE are pleased to inform you that VMC is organising a one day mindfulness Retreat as follow :
Date : 30 Oct 04 (Sat)
Time : 0830~1800
Venue : Nam Hai Pu Toh San (825B Jalan Limbok)
Fee : Free Of Charge .
Targetted participants : Priority is given to those who have participated in our One Day Mindfulness Retreat and
experienced yogis.
Deadline for registration : Pls register by 28 Oct 04 (Thurs)as attachment if you are interested in order for us to prepare for the one day retreat.
Retreat Co-ordinators :
(1) Bro Peh @ HP 91007096 or via email :[email protected]
(2) Bro Nelson Lim @ HP 96985157 or via email :[email protected] -
Refuge Taking
Venue: KMSPKS
Date: 31 Oct 2004
Time: 2.30pm
Interested parties can go to the front office of KMSPKS to register. -
Dharma Came Retreat (For BBC, Meditation Appreciation and Sutra Discussion only)
Date: 11 Nov - 15 Nov
Stay in at KMSPKS -
INTRODUCTION:
H.H Ngawang Gehlek Rimpoche, the author of Tara Box and Good Life, Good Death, is coming to Singapore in December
The Three Principle Aspects of the Path
A three days Dharma workshop of "The Three Principles Aspects Of the Path".Awaits you.
Date: 17-19/12/04(Fri-Sun)
Venue: The Dharma Cakra Society
38 Jalan Eunos
Singapore 419500
(Nearest MRT:Eunos)
Workshop fees:$30 per participants
For Details ,Click here
For more info,Please contact HP: 98715988
Email: [email protected]
Note:Mandarin Translation Provided -
Buddhist Books Distribution Centre
203B, Lavender Street, Singapore 338763 Tel: 62930928
Email Address: [email protected]: www.bbdc2000.org_jpg.jpg)
BBDC YOUTH CAMP 2004
Theme: LIVING A NOBLE AND HEALTHY LIFE
Date: 15 to 22 December 2004
Age: 12 to 15 years old
Camp Size: 50 Students only - Based on first come first serve basis.
Camp Fee: S$10 per day
Cost of T-shirt: Not out yet.
Cut-off-date of Registration: 1 November 2004
Brief Description:
All participants will gain a firsthand experience of being in a monastery by participating in
ceremonies, meditation, and vegetarian meals. Participants will be introduced to basic Buddhist
teaching and values.
Participants will reflect on ways in which we can promote sustainable living and wise use of
resources on this planet, and nurture compassion for all living things. Culture will be introduced
through arts and crafts, drama, games and sports. All activities will be conducted in Chinese and English.
Parents are welcome to apply as volunteer helpers.
Venue: Nan Hai Pu Tuo San
825B Jalan Lembok
SINGAPORE
Camp Co-coordinator: Dharma Master Heng Tsung
Bhikshu Heng Tsung left the home life with Venerable Master Hua and was fully ordained in year 1989.
He graduated from Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) in the year 1996 and has since been involved
in youth education. He is currently a lecturer in the Developing Virtue Boy's School (Secondary Level)
in the Sagely City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and has conducted numerous youth development programs over
the years.
Topics: Buddhist Study & Practice
Meditation
Cultural Activities
Physical Fitness Activities
Outdoor Activities
Text to be used: Standards for Students (Di Zi Gui)
(The Standards for Students are basic requisites for being a good person
and guidelines for living in harmony with others.)
Buddhist Books Distribution Centre
203B, Lavender Street, Singapore 338763 Tel: 62930928
Email Address: [email protected]: www.bbdc2000.org
APPLICATION FORM
BBDC Youth Camp 2004
Student Information
Reg #:
Student's Name:
Chinese Name:
Gender:
Present Standard:
Student's Home Address
Home Phone:
Student's Date of Birth:
Age:
T-shirt Size (bracket one): S M L XL
Emergency Number to call:
Name of Emergency Contact Person:
Student live with (bracket one) Father Mother Both Other
Name of Student's School:
School Address:
Family Information
Parents' Name (Father): (Mother):
Parents Age (Father): (Mother):
Parents' Religious Faith (Father): (Mother):
Parents' Occupations (Father): (Mother):
Father's Contact Number: (Mother):
Parents' Email Address (Father): (Mother):
Siblings' Age:
You may register through email first and followed up by post. On a separate sheet, a hand-written essay by the student as to why he/she wants to attend the Youth Camp. Please encourage the child to be frank and straightforward and to express his/her true feelings and aspirations in his/her own sentiments and words (100-500 words).
Send to: Buddhist Books Distribution Center
203B Lavender Street
Singapore 338763
* Please remember to attach your photograph together with this application.*
Buddhist Books Distribution Centre
203B, Lavender Street, Singapore 338763 Tel: 62930928
Email Address: [email protected]: www.bbdc2000.org
Application Form for 1) Volunteer Teachers, 2) Counselors, and
3) Assistants (Please choose one). Attach your photograph together with this application.
1) Personal Information
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Address:
Phone:
T-Shirt Size: S M L XL
2) Educational Background
Highest Standard:
School Name:
Major:
Degree:
3) Work History (a resume can be attached)
Employer's Name:
Position:
Year:
4) Previous Teaching Experience or Experience with Children
5) Interests (circle all that apply)
a) Teacher
b) Assistant
c) Buddhist Studies
d) Meditation
e) Arts & Crafts
f) Music/songs/choir
g) Drama
h) Outdoor activities & games
i) Sports/physical fitness
j) Dance/movement
k) Others:
6) Hours Available: Please list the hours and dates you are available to volunteer.
Please write a brief essay on why you want to be a volunteer teacher/counselor/assistant.
Tentative Daily Schedule:
(Subject to further adjustment.)
AM
5.00 – 5.30 Wake Up
5.30 – 6.00 Morning Ceremony
6.10 – 6.45 Breakfast
6.45 – 7.00 Break (Rest Time)
7.10 – 8.00 Meditation
8.15 – 8.50 Cleaning (Community Service)
9.00 – 10.15 Buddhist Study (Guest Speakers)
10.30 – 12pm Lunch Ceremony, Lunch & Concluding of Meal
PM
12.00 – 12.30 Rest
12.30 – 01.20 Break Out Classes (refer to above)
01.30 – 02.20 Break Out Classes (refer to above)
03.30 – 05.00 Extra Curriculum Activities
05.15 – 06.00 Dinner
06.00 – 06.20 Break
06.30 – 07.30 Evening Ceremony
07.30 – 09.00 Dharma Talk & Discussion
09.00 – 09.30 Heart Mantra & Transferring of Merits
09.35 – 10.00 Lights Out
LAST DAY
5.00 – 6.00 pm Preparation for Camp Fire
6.00 – 9.00 pm Group Performance & Farewell Gathering
9.20pm Everlasting Night… -
From: "Dro-Phen Ling"
Dearest Dharma Brothers & Sisters!
We are here to announce a most exciting and rejoiceful news:
the program schedule of His Eminence Kyabje Lati Rinpoche has been confirmed! Attached are the program schedules of Rinpoche's program in Singapore.
Other than the teachings scheduled in the centre itself, Dro-Phen Ling is also very happy to be able to organise two outdoor grand puja events during this visit by H.E. Lati Rinpoche:
1. Puja of Great Compassion & Merit-Increase
Date: 28/10/04 to 1/11/04 (5-Day Program)
Venue: Along Bencoolen St, tentage set up behind the Kuan Yin Temple
2. National Well-Being Peace & Progress Grand Puja
(Co-organised by Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery)
Date: 9/11/04 to 16/11/04
Venue: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
Do refer to the attachments to view the whole program timetable of Rinpoche's visit, as well as the Eng and Chinese descriptions of the respective grand puja events
Thank you so much for everyone's support - now, our long-awaited visit by H.E. Lati Rinpoche is finally here!
For any enquiries at all, please do not hesistate to call us at the below nos.: 63449521 / 93823118 / 90075376.
May one and all benefit from the activities and events organised, and may all sentient beings gain sorrowless bliss soon.
Yours in the Dharma,
Management Committee of Dro-Phen Ling.
*His Eminence Lati Rinpoche's biography is attached/below as well. For those who just joined DPL, Rinpoche is a highly realised and deeply respected Master in Tibetan Buddhism, this is a most precious chance to create an affinity with Rinpoche! Sincerely hope that we can all cherish this opportunity to be blessed by Rinpoche..
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Gaden Shartse Dro-Phen Ling
Add: 12 Guillemard Lane, Singapore 399878.
Tel: (65)6344-9521
Fax: (65)6345-2607
Visit our official website at
www.drophenling.com to find out more!
Dro-Phen Ling serves you from 9.00am to
5.00pm daily. *Except Mondays.
The Most Venerable KYABJE LATI RINPOCHE
His Eminence Kyabje Lati Rinpoche was born in the Kham region of Eastern Tibet in 1922. After the famous Gongkar Rinpoche (previous incarnation) identified and recognized Him as a reincarnation of a great practitioner, Rinpoche consequently embarked on the fulfillment of His destiny by joining the local monastery in Tibet - at the age of ten.
By fifteen years old, Rinpoche was enrolled in Gaden Shartse Norling College, located in central Tibet. It is the most prestigious and renowned school in Tibet, and it was at Gaden Shartse Norling College where Rinpoche pursued his study of Buddhist scriptures, and eventually, earning Him the highest honours among the foremost scholars of His day. At that time, RinpocheÂ’s field of study included Pramana Vidya (Logic), Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), Madhyamika (Middle Philosophy), Abidharma (Treasure of Knowledge), Vinaya (Spiritual Rules and Moral Law).
In 1959, after nineteen years of intensive study and training, Rinpoche sat for the Geshe Lharmapa examination. This major examination was held in the summer palace of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, located in the capital of Tibet, Lhasa. Candidates were various scholars and top students from the 3 main monasteries, and yet Rinpoche still managed to emerge 2nd overall. In the next year, H.E. was officially conferred as “Geshe Lharampa” – a qualification which is equivalent to the PH.D. degree in the Indian universities. And in that same year, Rinpoche joined the tantric college in Lhasa, and started intensive study in Tantra since. In the following years, H.E. taught many young incarnate lamas, as well as gave dharma talks to the mass public. In 1964, Rinpoche arrived in Dharamsala, and was subsequently appointed as Spiritual Assistant to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama – Rinpoche serves His Holiness faithfully till today.
In 1976, under His Holiness’s suggestion, various universities in America invited Lati Rinpoche over, where H.E. gave illuminating dharma discourses to an appreciative public. In addition, Rinpoche taught at Namgyal Gomba (His Holiness’s personal monastery), at the debating college, and has guided and taught many laypeople as well. In the same year, Rinpoche was appointed as the Abbot of the Shartse Norling College of Gaden Monastery, in South India. H.E. held this position for eight years – where besides looking after the administration, law and order of the Sangha, Rinpoche also personally taught extensively on all aspects of Buddhism. Rinpoche’s contribution towards Gaden Shartse Norling College is widely recognized by all, and H.E. is deeply respected by many strong devotees all over the world.
Since His retirement, Rinpoche dedicated His life mainly on dharma practice, as well as propagating the dharma, guiding people along the sometimes complex path of the dharma. On repeated requests from many countries in Europe and America, Rinpoche has travelled extensively, benefiting dharma students in various parts of the world.
To His credit, Lati Rinpoche has authored many important books on Tibetan Buddhism, including:
v Death, Intermediate State and Rebirth.
v Mind in Tibetan Buddhism
v Meditative States in Tibetan Buddhism -
His Holiness Penor Rinpoche Visits Singapore
The Throneholder of our glorious Palyul lineage, H.H. Penor Rinpoche, will be gracing Singapore again in December during his global trips to bestow teachings and empowerment.
During His visit here, He will be presiding over The Grand Orgyen Norla Empowerment, which will last for 3 days from 3 December to 5 December, at Yeo's Building.
For further programmes information, please go to the following website:
http://www.palyulsg.org/Orgyen%20Norla_program.htm
BRIEF HISTORY OF HIS HOLINESS PENOR RINPOCHE
H.H. Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche, also known as Penor Rinpoche, is an emanation of the great Indian Dzogchen adept Vimalamitra, who was born in 1932 in Eastern Tibet. He was brought to Palyul Monastery, the seat of his former incarnations and was enthroned as the incarnation of the 2nd Drubwang Penor Rinpoche and the 11th Throne-holder of Palyul Monastery at the age of five.
In 1959, he foresaw the irreversibility of the Chinese Occupation and decided to depart for India in order to keep the flame of Buddha Dharma burning brightly so that sentient beings would not plunge into the darkness and gloom of ignorance. Penor Rinpoche moved to Mysore, southern India, in 1961 together with 600 people and re-established the great Palyul Namdroling Monastery. This was by no means an easy task, as he had only a paltry sum of 300 rupees to rebuild his entire life and that of his monastery. Penor Rinpoche had, however, insurmountable hidden resources – his enormous courage and determination. The inexhaustible energy and commitment that Penor Rinpoche invested has borne him abundant fruits. Today, the Palyul Namdroling Monastery in India, with over 5000 monks and nuns, can be said to be the largest Nyingma monastery outside of Tibet.
Despite his commitments at Namdroling Monastery, Penor RinpocheÂ’s compassionate benevolence sees him tirelessly traveling around the world bestowing teachings and empowerments, conducting prayers and establishing Dharma Centres to benefit the local populace in India, the Himalayas, Asia and the West.
There is no limit to the extent of Penor RinpocheÂ’s selfless, enlightened activities and powerful miraculous deeds. His efforts for the doctrine and sentient beings are equal only to the limits of space. May his life be firm! -
Lhoga Tulku Rinpoche
His Birth
where
His Holiness's homeland lies in the cool regions of Kham, Eastern Tibet, in the Xin Long region, surrounded by snowy mountains.
when
In the water-dragon year of the 16th Sixty-year cycle of the Tibetan Calendar, 1952, during the pre-dawn hours of the 25th day of the first month, a time for the gathering of the dakinis for the "tsog" offering, in a tent amongst the wilderness of the hills, there arises the auspiscious sign of the emission of great masses of light.
who
His Holiness's father, the late Sang Dan Rong Zhen.
His mother, Xi Rao Cuo.
Both are members of the Zhu Qin clan in the Xin Long Region of Kham, Eastern Tibet.
what
A baby was borned with special marks like rare tiger skin patterns to his waist, resembling a monk's robe... and a mole resembling an elephant's eye on his leg. The auspiscious occurances at the babyÂ’s birth symbolises that he would bring the light of the tantric teachings to the human realm of this samsaric world.
The baby was none other than the 84th supreme Head of the Kathok Nyingma Tradition -the Lord of Dharma, Lhoga Tulku Rinpoche.
15 days after the birth of His Holiness, Tulku Gensang Baiji Nima prophesied that His Holiness is the Wish-fulfilling Gem of the Dharma and that He would burst forth in absolute brilliance in all directions in the future, bringing great benefits to all sentient beings.
At the same time, this great master strongly blessed Lhoga Tulku Rinpoche and gave Him Refuge and Initiations. His Holiness is also bestowed the name of Lodro Tenpay Gyaltshen.
The Recognition and Enthronement of His Holiness
His Holiness was recognised at the age of 2 by Kathok Situ Rinpoche on the plains of the Gu Long Region of Kham. There was a perfect match of the names of the parents and the physical features of the child to that of the instructions given by the Dharma Protectors. Moreover, the child was able to recognise correctly the various personal objects belonging to his previous incarnation.
The recognition of His Holiness was also confirmed by Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro Rinpoche.
As a result of these unmistakable signs, the child was confirmed as being the reincarnation of the late Khenchen Lekshek Choden of Kathok Monastery.
When Khenchen Jiang Yang Jian Can met Him, it was like the coming together of father and son. The child immediately held the hands of Khyentse Jiang Yang Jian Can, then packed his clothings by himself and wanted to leave with Khyentse Rinpoche.
At the age of 3, Lhoga Tulku Rinpoche was invited to return to Kathok Monastery. He was enthroned as the 2nd Khenchen Lekshek Choden Rinpoche at a grand enthronment ceremony.