Remembering and honouring the departed during Qing Ming 清明节

By Wakeupnow, on 5th April, 2009

Today is the official day for Qing Ming 清明节, a day (or period) where Chinese would traditionally remember their ancestors by visiting the cemetery and perform religious services for them.

A student from the English Dharma Class at SBF (Singapore Buddhist Federation) asked me what practices Buddhists should be observing during this day or period.  . . . → Read More: Remembering and honouring the departed during Qing Ming 清明节

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Singapore Buddhist Federation web site

By Wakeupnow, on 19th January, 2009

Hi all,

Here’s the web site for the Singapore Buddhist Federation http://www.buddhist.org.sg/sbf/

A snippet here:

English Dharma Course (Info on Chinese Dharma Course is available at the site above)

Objective: To develop participants’ understanding in basic Buddhist teachings for life enrichment.

Contents: Lectures and panel discussions on the life of Buddha, a brief history Buddhism, . . . → Read More: Singapore Buddhist Federation web site

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News: Upcoming talks and events

By Wakeupnow, on 16th May, 2007

In-Brief

The significance of Vesak Day @ 25 May 2007 (Private talk, Maris Stella High School) Million Lotus Celebrations @25 ~ 26 May 2007 (Public, Ngee Ann City) NTU Buddhist Society Alumni Vesak Celebration @ 27 May 2007 (Alumnus & friends, Venue TBC) Dharma talk for Little India Vesak Celebration @ 29 May 2007 . . . → Read More: News: Upcoming talks and events

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