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Mindfulness of Breath Meditation Class

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The practise of Samatha and Vipassana is found in all major Buddhist tradition.  In this meditation class, learn how to meditate through The Six Wonderful Ways 六妙門.

The Six Wonderful Ways 六妙門*, an elaboration of anapanasati meditation (mindfulness of breath) by Tian Tai Master Zhi Zhe 天台智者大師, is a gradual development of samatha (concentration) and vipassana (insight) using six techniques of breathing meditation
found in the Buddhist tradition.

The class is based on the teachings given by my late teacher, Master Miu King (妙境老和尚), and will be conducted by myself in English.

Join us for 12 sessions starting in March, every Thursday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

* – 六妙門 literally means the six wonderful doors.  The word “門” or “door” refers to the techniques or ways to meditate.  Hence the translation “The Six Wonderful Ways”.

Workshop 101: Introduction to Early Buddhist Meditation

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Introduction to Early Buddhist Meditation
A text-based curriculum

Conducted by Bhante Dhammaratana & Venerable Wimalajothi, this meditation workshop will introduce you to early Buddhist Meditation and will provide you with a foundation to develop your meditation practice.

This workshop module will be based on the text “A Short Introduction to Early Buddhist Meditation”, by
Ven. B. Dhammaratana and Prof. Sumanapala Golmangoda.

It’s catered for

Beginners – For those who are interested to discover Buddhist meditation.

Intermediate – Those who would like to cultivate their meditation further.

Aspiring Meditation teachers – Those who would like to teach Buddhist meditation.

So join us on Tuesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm for 12 sessions from 5 February 2013 to 23rd April 2013!

Info and registration

Kindly Register at the Front Desk of the Buddhist Library or
http://www.buddhlib.org.sg/Events/MeditationProgramme2013.aspx

Metta Round The World @ BL

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Dear Friends,

Back for awhile from a retreat, trust that you all are well!

The Buddhist Library is hosting the next session of Metta Round the World on 29th Oct 2012 and we hope that you can join us for a quiet peaceful evening of simple ‘love making’, or more traditionally known as developing and radiating metta (loving kindness) towards all sentient beings!

What is Metta Round The World?

Metta in the Pali language means love and kindness.  It manifest as a wish for others to be happy.
While it is easy to wish for our loved ones to be happy, it may not be so easy for some to wish for strangers to be happy.  Can we still say “May you be Well and Happy” towards our boss or customers who appear to be so unreasonable?  Regardless of our religion, beliefs or creed, can we look at foreigners and say “May you be Well and Happy?”

Fortunately, we can, even if it is sometimes trying or difficult.

In the Buddhist tradition, part of our spiritual practice is to cultivate Metta amongst other wholesome qualities.  Metta, or the capacity to love others and to wish for others happiness can be developed.  If developed over time, it gets internalised and become a natural part of how we see this world.  When fully developed, this love becomes boundless and is all encompassing.

Metta Round The World (MRTW) hopes to share this with everyone, to encourage everyone, regardless of one’s religion, beliefs or creed, to develop this boundless love.

I hope to see you all join us for this simple session at the Buddhist Library.

Please find the programme brief below.  I’ll be happy to answer your queries through this email thread or sms/whatsapp @ 91772284.

7pm Start of Session

  • Puja (Simple Chanting)
  • Metta & Mindfulness Meditation
  • Sharing on Metta
  • Sharing and Thoughts

9pm End of Session

2 LORONG 24A GEYLANG
Singapore 398526

~With Blessings from the Buddha, Dharma and the Sangha~

Buddhist Library 30th Anniversary Family Day

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How can you participate?

There are many ways that you can participate in the Family Day.

You can

  • Join in the fun with your family on that day – Tickets are available from BL now.
  • Meet you friends for breakfast, lunch or tea!
  • Spread the news – Share the above poster and invite your friends!
  • Contribute a stall –  Application form from Buddhist Library
  • Contribute as
    a Volunteer for the day –     Contact us for volunteers’ briefing.

 

So on Sunday 18th November 2012, see you all for Buddhist Library’s 30th Anniversary Family Day!
Make it a date!


Buddhism & Science Symposium IV ~ Growing a Beautiful Mind 29JUL2012@KMSPKS

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Buddhism & Science Symposium is a series of public forums initiated by the Buddhist community in Singapore.  The symposiums explore the relationship between Buddhism, Science and contemporary society.

How do we grow a beautiful mind from birth all the way into our golden years?

Join a former NASA Scientist, a Buddhist Monk from Bhutan, an Abbot from Singapore and a neuroscientist with Duke-NUS as they inquire into the issues of education and growing a beautiful mind.

Register today!

http://kmspks.org/events/featured/buddhism-science-symposium