Posts Tagged ‘Dhamma’

Got $60 million to spare?

Posted in Dharma on 02/17/2009 08:16 am by Wakeupnow

Got US$60 million to spare?

In this crisis, are we still able to give? For some of us, we may not be directly affected and may still have a pretty stable job, but the very fear of possible retrenchment and further worsening of the economy may stifle our giving heart or even immobilise it altogether.

Give within your means. Heard some say “Give with your heart.”. I say “Give with your heart, or at least with your wallet”. :)

“A Gift of Dhamma is supreme” — The Buddha

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/iti/iti.3.050-099.than.html#iti-098

Read on and be inspired to give.
Here’s someone who is not. Caveat emptor: He is able to give US$60mil because he can afford it. However, many others can afford it, but may not be giving enough.

From the link below:
Lots of bosses say they value their employees. Some even mean it.

And then there’s Leonard Abess Jr.

After selling a majority stake in Miami-based City National Bancshares last November, all he did was take $60 million of the proceeds — $60 million out of his own pocket — and hand it to his tellers, bookkeepers, clerks, everyone on the payroll. All 399 workers on the staff received bonuses, and he even tracked down 72 former employees so they could share in the windfall.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/story/904842.html

 

Buddha Vacana – Sacred Literature of Buddhism

Posted in Dharma on 01/01/2009 12:00 am by Wakeupnow
Daily Readings
Verse for July 24, 2010

    205.    These five things should often be contemplated by both women and men, by both householder and home leaver. What five? “Old age can come to me; I have not got beyond old age. Sickness can come to me: I have not got beyond sickness. Death can come to me; I have not got beyond death. I am the result of my own deeds, the heir to deeds – deeds are the source, the kin and the foundation. Whatever deed I do, whether good or bad, I shall become heir to that.” These five things should often be contemplated by both women and men, by both householder and home-leaver.

Anguttara Nikaya III.71
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WACANA 2008 Conference

Posted in Buddhism, Dharma on 12/09/2008 02:13 pm by Wakeupnow

Hi all,

Just returned from WACANA 2008 Conference! What an experience it was, learning and sharing Dhamma with my fellow venerables of the MahaSangha and Buddhist brothers and sisters.

Due to the 20min cap and my tenacity to do a “ChuanGuan”, I could only share a few key points at the conference. Therefore, I have decided to put up the paper online for your reading and comments.

With metta,

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News: Upcoming talks and events

Posted in Announcements, Dharma, Dharma Practice, Events on 05/16/2007 07:14 pm by Wakeupnow

In-Brief

  1. The significance of Vesak Day @ 25 May 2007 (Private talk, Maris Stella High School)
  2. Million Lotus Celebrations @25 ~ 26 May 2007 (Public, Ngee Ann City)
  3. NTU Buddhist Society Alumni Vesak Celebration @ 27 May 2007 (Alumnus & friends, Venue TBC)
  4. Dharma talk for Little India Vesak Celebration @ 29 May 2007 (Public, See below for venue)
  5. Meditation Practice @ 31 May 2007 (Public, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery)

Details after the jump …
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OT: British History Timeline

Posted in Announcements, Off Topic on 05/01/2007 10:29 am by Wakeupnow

OT stands for Off Topic, and in this series, we take a look at a BBC web site showing a very impressive view of the British History Timeline.

I’m not exactly a fan of BBC or the British folks, but hey, always good to have some general knowledge. Last I check, it’s good for small talk, party conversation and the Bodhisattva Path. ;) Enjoi!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/timelines/british/index.shtml

 

Events: Om Mani Padme Hum on 6th April, 2007

Posted in Dharma, Events on 04/02/2007 10:43 pm by Wakeupnow

There will be an “Om Mani Padme Hum” 12hr chanting day on 6th April, 2007 at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, Singapore.

Location:

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
88 Bright Hill Road
Singapore 574117

Participation fee: Sincerity and kindness

Date & Time: 6th April 9:00am ~ 9:00pm

Details:

The chanting day will be split into 6 continuous sessions of 2hrs each.

  • Session 1: 9:00am ~ 11:00am
  • Session 2: 11:00am ~ 1:00pm
  • Session 3: 1:00am ~ 3:00pm
  • Session 4: 3:00am ~ 5:00pm
  • Session 5: 5:00am ~ 7:00pm
  • Session 6: 7:00am ~ 9:00pm

Each session will have:

  1. Homage to the Buddha
  2. Triple Refuge
  3. Mantra chanting
  4. Dedication of Merits

Guiding Monastic:

Chuanguan bhikkhu

Please contact KMSPKS Youth Ministry, Billy @ youth@kmspks.org or 6849 5346 or sms: 9765 4322 for participation slots.

 
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