SPBS - Singapore Polytechnic Buddhist Society

BS Day Celebration

2011-11-11T23:05:00.001+08:00

Hello all,

SPBS is here to invite you to attend our 46th BS Day celebration!
It is to commemorate the founding of our SPBS. Hence, it is like a birthday celebration!

This year, we have decided to have a pot-luck session followed by a series of games!
Very easy, all you have to do is to bring food along and have a picnic under the nice weather, in a nice environment in Botanic Garden :)

It is compulsory to contribute some food during the picnic but please do not bring any drinks as drinks will be provided by the club.

We welcome all members and alumni to come together and have fun!

Time: 9.30am
Venue: Botanic Garden MRT Station
Date: 19 November 2011, Saturday

CCA point will be given.

Cheers,
Ahpa Sae Yeoh
President
46th Council

Kathina Day at Santi Forest Monastery

2011-09-22T00:18:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone!

Kathina is a Buddhist festival which comes at the end of Vassa, the three-month rainy season retreat for Buddhists.
The season during which a monastery may hold a 'Kathina' festival is one month long, beginning after the full moon of the eleventh month in the Lunar calendar (usually October).

It is a time of giving, for the laity to express gratitude to monks.Lay Buddhists bring donations to temples, especially new robes for the monks.

SPBS will be celebrating Kathina Day this coming 16 October.

Kathina day is a very special event for everyone in SPBS.
So your attendance is important!

Detail of the event:
Date: 15/10/2011(Saturday) – 16/10/2011 (Sunday)
Time: 1100hr. (15/10/2011) – 1400hr (16/10/2011)
Venue: Santi Forest Monastery
Lot 1413, Jalan Ponorogo,
Batu 18 1/2 Kampung Sungai Tiram,
81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia

For our past experience, it is very enriching and good experiencing of forest monastery life.
We hope you can attend with us and had a good experience of monastery life, lastly to bound with us !

Please reply your attendance ASAP by 27th of September as we need to book the transportation to there.

Regards,
Ahpa Sae Yeoh
President
46th Council
e-mail: spbs.sss@gmail.com

Buddhist 8 Precepts Retreat + Rice Pagoda Day‏

2011-09-03T13:35:00.000+08:00

Hello everybody!

We have a 6-day retreat coming up from the 2nd Oct to 7th Oct next coming month @ Santi Forest Monastery, Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia. The purpose of this retreat is to let us understand and observe the Buddhist 8 precepts. Coming to this retreat also provides an opportunity for participants to know more about monastic life in the forest.

The Buddhist 8 precepts:

1.To refrain from taking life

2.To refrain from taking that which is not given (not committing theft)

3.To refrain from sensual (including sexual) misconduct

4.To refrain from lying (speaking truth always)

5.To refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness (specifically, drugs and alcohol)

6. To refrain from eating at the wrong time (only eat from sunrise to noon)

7. To refrain from dancing and playing music, wearing jewelry and cosmetics, attending shows and other performances

8. To refrain from using high or luxurious seats and bedding

Besides that, we also have another event coming up earlier, on 25th Sept (sunday) @ Wat Palelai Buddhist Temple, Singapore. This event is called Rice Pagoda Day from 8.30am to 3.30pm. The purpose of this event held by Wat Palelai is to donate rice to the needy and to help the temple itself.

Please reply ASAP because we need to arrange for transport to Malaysia.

For more info, please contact us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com

Publications Secretary,

De Xuan.

Asalha Puja (Commemorating Buddha's First Discourse)

2011-07-07T20:40:00.000+08:00

Hey Everyone!

There's an Asalha Puja coming up next Friday on the 15th of July. This event is to commemorate the first discourse given by the Lord Buddha. Do come down to join us for an enjoyable learning experience together with your fellow clubmates.

Please confirm your attendance ASAP so that we arrange the necessary items to buy.

Details:
Date - 15th July, Friday
Meeting Time - 6.30pm
Meeting venue - SPBS Clubroom
Attire: Blue SPBS Shirt

For more information, please contact us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com
Hope to see you are there! ^^

Publications Secretary,

De Xuan

Weekend Dana (monks offering) @ Wat Palelai (9th July, Sat)

2011-07-05T21:11:00.000+08:00

Dear all,

There's a weekend dana session this Saturday at Wat Palelai Buddhist Temple for us to offer cooked food, dried food, daily necessities etc. to the monks. Please reply your attendance ASAP so we can know how many people to wait for.

Details:
Date - 9th July, Saturday
Meeting Time - 10am
Meeting venue - Tanah Merah MRT Station
Things to bring: food, daily necessities etc

For more information, please contact us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com
Hope to see you are there! ^^

Publications Secretary,
De Xuan

SP Buddhist Society Freshmen Orientation Camp 2011 (non-overnight)

2011-05-28T20:56:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone!

It's the SPBS Freshmen Orientation Camp 2011 on 5-6th June (next weekend)!

Camp details:
Meeting venue: T1562
Meeting time: 9.30am
Attire: Sports attire/casual wear
Things to bring: water bottle, personal medication (if any), pens, and notebook.

Come join us to have loads of fun, play interactive games with your fellow club mates and learn more about Buddhism in an interesting way.

The cost of the camp is totally FREE! There will be a free club shirt given out at the end of the camp.

This camp has been changed to a day camp (non-overnight) due to security reasons imposed by the school.

Please submit your indemnity form to Ahpa Saeyeoh before Wednesday, or not you can slot in your forms under our club door @ our clubroom SDC level 3 room #132

Hope you guys can come for the camp! ^^

You can contact us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com if you have any enquiries

Publications Secretary
De Xuan

Getting in touch with the Buddha

2011-05-21T23:24:00.000+08:00

The Buddha is the refuge for all Buddhists. The medicine that he offered cures our sickness completely such that pain will never come back again.

His teachings and guidance are what we need in order to overcome problems so that we can truly be at ease in life and brighten up our hearts forever.

Who is the Buddha? What's so great about Him? What did He taught?

You will be guided step by step by the hands of Phra Xin Hao Sīladharo and reach the end of all doubts and worries.

Please meet at 6.30pm at SP Main Library's entrance. We will be having this session at Group Viewing Room in Main Library Level 2A.

Members can bring along dana (offering) items as well.
[Note: Only dry food,drinks and daily necessity]

For any enquiries, please contact us at spbs.sss@gmail.com

Thank you and see you there! :)

Publications Secretary,
De Xuan

Happy Vesak Day!

2011-05-17T01:22:00.000+08:00

SPBS wishes everyone a Happy Vesak Day!

Visākha Pūjā, commonly known as “Vesak Day” falls on a full moon day of May.

Followers of Lord Buddha will come together to recollect and commemorate the 3 key events in Lord Buddha’s life that took place on this full moon day: his Birth, Awakening and Parinibbāna.

Visākha Pūjā Reflection:

This is the day to honor the greatness of Lord Buddha, commemorating his Birth, Awakening and Parinibbāna. Besides offering flowers, incense and light, the eight precepts are observed instead of the usual five precepts. Lord Buddha has said in the Mahā Parinibbāna Sutta, those who practise and live according to his teachings, offer him the highest homage, highest respect. This is the time where a follower of the Buddha puts in extra effort in their practice i.e. Dāna (Generosity), Sīla (Virtue), Bhāvana (Cultivation).

The life story of Lord Buddha reflects his core message to the world, constantly reminding us to strive for liberation from aging, illness and death in the rounds of endless rebirth, by the path he has rediscovered. We should be reminded that we have yet to end our own suffering and thus we should make earnest effort to strive hard in accordance to the Buddha’s teaching – Sīla(Virtue), Samādhi(Concentration), Paññā(Wisdom).

With our practice, we offer the highest homage to Lord Buddha.

May we attain Nibbāna! May the true Dhamma last long!

Vesak Day Celebration

2011-05-15T18:46:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone!

As you know Vesak Day is just around the corner, SP Buddhist Society is having a vesak Day event at Wat Palelai join us to commemorate this special day together!

Details:
Date: 17th May, Tues
Time: 8am to 3pm
Venue: Wat Palelai Buddhist Temple (Bedok walk)
Things to bring: Daily necessities and dried food such as toothbrush, soap, razor, rice, pasta, instant coffee etc

We will meet at 8am at Tanah Merah MRT station. The offering session starts at 8.30am so please be punctual. CCA points will be awarded. You can bring your friends along too!

If there is any question, feel free to contact us:

spbs.sss@gmail.com

Thanks and hope to see you there! ^^

Publications Secretary,
De Xuan

Welcome Party on 14th May 2011

2011-05-06T21:15:00.002+08:00

Hello everyone!

SP Buddhist Society is having a Welcome Party for all students in SP, be it freshies, year 2s or year 3s.
Venue: InnoVillage Event Space 1
Date: 14th May 2011, Saturday
Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Come join us for a wonderful afternoon with games, fun and more! Hope to see you there!

Drop us an email @ spbs.sss@gmail.com for more information.

Guided Meditation by Phra Xin Hao

2011-04-24T18:15:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone!

There will be a Guided Meditation by Phra Hao. The details are as follow:

Venue: SPBS Clubroom, SDC level 3, Rm 132
Date & Time: 26.04.11, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Please contact spbs.sss@gmail.com for more enquires.

Hope to see you there!

Publications Secretary (46th Council),
De Xuan

SPBS 46th Investiture

2011-03-06T22:14:00.000+08:00

Hi to all SPBS members and alumni,

We are glad to announce that our 46th Investiture 2011 is coming ! ! !
You are invited to attend to grace our event!
In this occasion, Outgoing Management Committee (45th Council) will be handing over to the New Management Committee (46th Council). This is A Great Opportunity Not to be Miss to meet up and know the office-bearers for the 46th Council.

Event Information
Date : 3rd April 2011, Sunday
Time : 2.00 pm
Venue : Wat Palelai (49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145)
*You may refer to the website for the location http://www.watpalelai.org/

Meeting Place
If you wish to go as a group, you may choose either one timing below to meet our usher at Tanah Merah MRT Station.

Group 1 (Those wants to join in Dana session + Investiture)
- Usher leaves Station at 9.30am
- Dana item (Cook food, packet drinks etc.)

Group 2 (Those just want to attend Investiture)
- Usher leaves Station at 12.45pm
- Dana item only can be daily necessities (NO FOOD)

Those who want to come on their own, they may do so.

Kindly RSVP your attendance, contact number, choice of timing to spbs.sss@gmail.com by 19 March 2011

Thanks for your support by attending the 46th Investiture.

Meet Venerable Pa-Auk Saydaw @NUS

2011-01-28T14:52:00.000+08:00

Topic: Happiness is Here and Now

SPBS will meet joining this event,

Please RSVP by with us 1st of Feb 2011

@ Spbs.sss@gmail.com

Limited seats available!

SPBS meeting area: Bouna Vista MRT station
Time: 5.30pm

About the teacher

The Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw Bhaddanta Acinna
The Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw Bhaddanta Acinna (“the Sayadaw”), Spiritual Patron of Pa-Auk meditation centre (PAMC), is the Abbot and principal teacher of Pa-Auk Forest Monastery, Mawlamyine, Myanmar.
In brief, the system of meditation taught at Pa-Auk Forest Monastery is based on the instructions by Lord Gotama Buddha as found in the Pàli Canon (Tipitaka) and its commentaries. The system comprises the threefold training of strict observance of precepts (sila), developing concentration (samàdhi), as a basis for attaining wisdom (panna).This is further subdivided into the seven stages of purification which provide a step-by-step formula for systematically purifying one’s body (physical actions), speech and mind of defilements in order to realize Nibbàna in this lifetime.
The Sayadaw’s teachings have been published in several books which are highly regarded internationally.
The Sayadaw is both a highly esteemed Dhammàcariya (Dhamma Teacher) and an accomplished Kammatthanacariya (Meditation Teacher). He speaks fluent English and has lectured and led retreats in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Germany, UK and USA.
In public recognition of his achievements, the government of Myanmar bestowed upon him the title “Agga Mahà Kammaññhànàcariya”, which means “Most Highly Respected Meditation Teacher” in 1999.

Post AGM

2011-01-26T17:26:00.001+08:00

SPBS would like to thank everyone for their hearty contribution to the society during this AGM. Below are the names of everyone who have contributed.

NUS Buddhist Society
SIM Buddhist Bhavana
NYP Buddhist Society
Brother Poh Shi Hui & Brother Devinda from NTU Buddhist Society
Ms Lau Shook Fong (SPBS Staff Adviser)
Mr Soh Kim Fai (SPBS Staff Adviser)
Brother Hor Jun Da (SPBS Associate Member)
Brother Dickson Yip Junren (SPBS Associate Member)
Brother Alvin Goh Ying Yi (SPBS Associate Member)
Sister Helen Ng (SPBS Associate Member)
Sister Yulis Ang (SPBS Associate Member)
Brother Deddy Triwahyudi (SPBS Associate Member)
Brother Hong Qi Yu (SPBS Associate Member)
Brother Xiong De Xuan (SPBS Member)
Brother Amadeus (SPBS Member)
Sister Isey Jeselin (SPBS Member)

Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu!

45th Council Annual General Meeting

2011-01-10T21:24:00.004+08:00

Hi SPBS members,

On behalf of the SP Buddhist Society, I’m pleased to inform you that you are invited to our 45th Annual General Meeting.

The details of the meeting are as follows:

Date : 24th January 2011, Monday

Time : 07.00 pm

Venue : LT18A, Singapore Polytechnic

It would be wonderful for you to attend this once in a year meeting, where the current management committee will present the things she had done for the past year.

Kindly R.S.V.P your attendance to us at spbs.sss@gmail.com by 15th January 2011.

*Light refreshment will be provided.

Agenda

Apology for Absence

Matters Arising

Opening Speech

Passing of Secretary Report

Passing of Financial Report

Any Other Business

Right Speech

2010-12-04T23:30:00.001+08:00

“I will speak at the right time, not at the wrong time.”

“I will say what is factual, not what is not factual.”

“I will speak gently, not harshly.”

“I will say what is connected with the goal [the matter at hand], not what is unconnected to the goal [the matter at hand].”

“I will speak with an attitude of good will, and not with inner aversion.”

- Cullavagga IX.5.2

Restraint

2010-11-20T23:30:00.000+08:00

“Restraint with the body is good,

Good is restraint with speech

Restraint with the heart is good

Good is restraint everywhere.

Restrained everywhere,

Conscientious

One is said to be protected.”

- SN III.5

SP Buddhist Society Day is coming!!!

2010-11-09T20:32:00.000+08:00

45th Anniversary of SPBS

The SPBS will be celebrating on 20th Nov 2010 for the 45th anniversary. We will be spending a very meaningful time together by doing "school dana" and having Dhamma talk by invited Bhante.

Something to take note:
Venue: Singapore Poly T1751
Time: 9.30 - 10am (For registration)

Dress Code: SPBS BLUE T-shirt
PLEASE bring along dana item*

*Dana items are for "school dana" for our invited Bhante on that day
CCA points will be awarded for your attendence.

Go Go Workshop

2010-11-07T00:46:00.000+08:00

Hey there,

There will be a workshop that function as an intro for Dhamma Group and Recreation Group on the coming week. There will be a lot of interactive games on that day and the workshop will be at Botanic Garden!

The details are as below:

Fees: $0

Venue: Gather at Tiong Bahru MRT

Date : 13 Nov 2010

Time: 9.30am

Things To Bring: Extra clothes

We welcome all 1st yr to 3rd yr SPBS members to attend the workshop. What are you waiting for? Let's go!

Feel free to drop an email@spbs.sss@gmail.com if you have any enquiry.

*Please wear Clubshirt(Blue Colour) on that day

*Have a sufficient rest the day before the event

*CCA POINTS AWARDED!!!

New Updates of 2010 Kathina Day

2010-10-19T23:46:00.006+08:00

Hello SPBS

For this coming Sat(23rd) our trip to Santi Forest Monastery to Sun (24oct) detail as follow;

23rd Oct:
11.00am: Kranji MRT station at
12pm:Setting off to Johor Bahru
till 4.45pm: Arrive at Tebrau city jusco (Free and easy)
(Purchase Dana thing)(Dinner) : Set off to Santi Monastery: 5pm
6pm: Arrive Santi(Put Down Bags)(Spray Insect Repellant)(Pay Respects)
8pm: Short Dhamma session by Bhante
10pm: Light off

24Oct:
3am: Mediation session with Ajhan Keng at Main shrine
6am:Morning chanting at Main shrine
7am: Breakfast
8am: Pindapata (Alms round)
9.30am: Chanting session at main shrine
Requesting for 3 Refuges & 5 Precepts
Asking of forgiveness from Sangha
Offering of Kathina robes to Sangha
Offering of Requisites to Sangha
Cutting & Sewing of Kathina Robes: Offering of food to the Sangha
Blessing & Sharing of Merits
10.30am: Lunch
12.30pm: Dhamma Talk
2.30pm:Leaving Santi

Things To Bring
Money (RM50 -100)
Personal Medication (If Any)
Water
Small Umbrella
Towel (If you want to bath)
1 T-Shirt (If you want to change clothes)
1 Long Pants or Bermudas (If you want to change clothes)
Flash/Torch-light
Sleeping bag

Dress Code
1. No Shorts or sleeveless clothes
2. Bermudas is ok
3. Slippers or Sandals is most recommended (as removing of shoes is a frequent thing to do)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any enquiry at 9622 4813
We have 5 more seats available. Please call me if you want it!

SPBS Group Announcement

2010-10-16T00:48:00.002+08:00

Dear all year 1 to year 3 SPBS members,

The new academic term going start soon and SPBS Group welcome you to join in and have lotsa new experience and wonderful memory. SPBS Group consists of 3 groups that are Dhamma Group, Community Service and Welfare Group, last but not least Recreation and Social Group. Those who interested to join SPBS Group feel free to drop us an email@ spbs.sss@gmail.com with your details such as Name,NRIC,Contact Numbers,Email Address and Group Selection*.

*Group Selection Example:

1)Community Service and Welfare Group
2)Dhamma Group
3)Recreation and Social Group

P/S: Those who register early will get their priority choice while those who register later on and if the group reach the maximum amount of participants, they will be assigned to other group based on the sequences of their choices.

The deadlines of the registration: 24/10/2010

Look foward to see you all soon!

May you all be well and happy~~!

2010 Kathina Day is coming!!

2010-10-05T00:25:00.004+08:00

Hello all,

SPBS will be celebrating Kathina Day this coming 24 October.

Kathina day is a very special event for everyone in SPBS.
So your attendance is important!

Detail of the event:
Date: 23/10/2010 (Saturday) – 24/10/2010 (Sunday)
Time: 1100hr. (23/10/2010) – 1400hr (24/10/2010)
Venue: Santi Forest Monastery
Lot 1413, Jalan Ponorogo,
Batu 18 1/2 Kampung Sungai Tiram, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia

For our past experience, it is very enriching and good experiencing of forest monastery life. We hope you can attend with us and had a good experience of monastery life, lastly to bound with us !

Please confirm your attendance with us by the end of 17 October 2010.You may call us or email us back for attendance or enquiry.

16 Oct Dhamma talk session!

2010-10-02T00:32:00.007+08:00

Dear Dhamma Brothers and Sisters,

Good News!

Venerable Thubten Chodron will be in Singapore from Oct 15 to Oct 26, 2010 to give Dhamma teachings! We SPBS will be joining this programme on 16 Oct 2010.

Programme details
Date/Time: Oct 16 (Sat)2pm - 3.30 pm
Topic: Dialogue with Buddhist Youth“Kalyana Mitrata – Spiritual Friendship”
Venue: Poh Ming Tse Temple

Please RSVP with us by 10Oct 2010.

We will meet at Clementi MRT Station at 1pm to go as a group:)

*Please remember to wear the blue colour club tee shirt on that day!! (Compulsory!)

There are other interesting programme too! Please feel free to ask for enquiry from us.

Information about speaker
Venerable Thubten Chodron travels worldwide to places in North America, Latin America, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, India and former communist countries teaching the Dharma to people from all walks of life. She makes the practical application of Buddha's teaching in our daily lives seem easy to do and she is especially skillful at explaining the Buddha Dhamma in a clear, simple and lucid manner. She is also well known amongst her lay students for her down-to-earth, warm and humourous manner.

SPBS Community Service 30Sep2010 (Volunteer needed)!

2010-09-28T14:37:00.002+08:00

Hi SPBS! :)

We will be having a Community service project which will require lots of manpower to run this project.

Here is the centre that we are helping in. Sarah SAC http://www.pcs.org.sg/elderlycare.html

We require volunteers to help them in re-registration for the unit in Jalan Bukit Merah block 105 and 106 which consists 200 over units!
Every year, Sarah SAC need to update their resident(elderly) list in order for them to serve these one room flag elderly better.

Interested please fill in below information and send it to me.

I have set dates and shift time slots, I will be there throughout this project.

Briefing will be given to volunteers, tag will be given on that day for identity purpose.

Date: 30sep 2010 (Thursday)
Time Slots: 9am -1pm (Morning shift)
2pm - 6pm (afternoon shift)
6pm-9pm (night shift)
* I will be meeting the morning shift people at 8.15am at Tiong Baru MRT station.
The rest of the shift, you may take 195 or 123 opp Tiong Baru Plaza bus stop , alight 2 stops after boarding the bus.

Interested to help in any shift please reply
Full name:
Contact no.:
Email address:
Shift interested:
Language spoken:
Spoken dialects:

If you are interested please drop me a email or may you have any enquiry please contact me at 9622 4813. Thank you so much for reading my mail:) Huiting

2010 Rice Pagoda Day

2010-09-22T16:43:00.003+08:00

Dear Bro/sister of the Dhamma,

This coming Sunday Palelai Buddhist Temple will be having their
Rice Pagoda Day & Charity event and SPBS will be supporting this event.

Donations can be made in cash or kind. Receipts will be issued for cash donations. The temple will be donating $10,000 to each of the 12 selected charity homes. Donated rice and provisions will be distributed to the various homes too.

The programme starts off: 9am Pindapata (Alms Round) in the temple compound.(Dried food or canned food /medicine), you may want to bring along your dana item or purchase at the market by 9am.

Time Activity
9.00 am Pindapata offering alms to monks
9.30 am President to light Candles and Joss-stick
Observing the Five Precepts, Chanting of Parittas
Offering of Rice to the Sangha.
Transference/Sharing of Merits
10.00 am Presentation of Cheques to Homes
11.00 am Dana (Offering of lunch) to the Sangha
1.00 pm Distribution of provisions to homes

Members or any first timer we never being there can meet our council at 8.30am at Tanah Merah MRT station
You may contact our president Andi at 83980876.
Or if you are driving the Address: 49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145

Dhamma sharing in Traditional Ghost Festival

2010-08-08T00:42:00.002+08:00

Hello Brother & Sisters

The hungry ghost festival is around the corner.We will be gathering and do dhamma sharing.One of the discussion of course will be ghost.What are they?How much do we know about these being?Have we really know had been staying within in our parallel dimension....

There will be serveral activities and games along to learn. Please confirm your attendance with me to this e-mail: electricaltbh@hotmail.com or go to our facebook group and respong our RSVP.

Place&Time

Singapore Polytechinic T1751
start from 2pm

2010-07-06T22:51:00.003+08:00

Daily Duty for SPBS Clubroom

The management council would like to announce on the new daily duty of our clubroom.The rooster should be release on 28th June (first day of school), but due to our busy schedule, we have to make a delay. We seek for your apologise.

The clubroom will be open to all SPBS members and those who feel interested of Buddha's teaching. There are various books and board games in our clubroom to spend with you.

Personnel

Bing Huang electricaltbh@hotmail.com)
Monday:1pm to 5pm

Mediana (MEDIANA22.08@ichat.sp.edu.sg)
Tuesday:5pm to 7pm

Andi (andi_20803@hotmail.com)
Wednesday:5pm-7pm (Close when there is activity)

Chalit (infinite_holy@hotmail.com)
Thursday:5pm to 6.30pm

Hui Ting (post_tingz@hotmail.com)
Friday:6pm to 7.30pm

Weekly Activity

This is just a reminder that we do have activity holding every Tuesday and Wednesday.
For Tuesday, we will do meditation as one,together with our alumni.
For Wednesday,we have dhamma sharing section together with senior members of SPBS. (Note that Wednesday activity will only hold every 2 weeks)

Regards on Attendence for coming event

2010-07-05T23:32:00.002+08:00

Notice

All SPBS members and alumni. On the 26th July 2010, we are inviting all of you to our coming event: Asalha Pujha. Lets us all celebrate of the Buddha's first sermon in which is set out to his five former associates the doctrine that had come to him following his enlightenment.

Please kindly confirm your attendence with us. This is to make any more convinience for our preparation for Asalha Pujha. All SPBS members, please provide reply to the following detail below to Bing Huang:

Send via e-mail: electricaltbh@hotmail.com
Send via mobile(SMS): 93689666

Please do provide the following details:

Name

Admission number
School

The submission must be sent before 11th July 2010.We seek for your cooperation.

There will be more information regarding the event:Asalha Pujha be provide in the next few days.We looking forward for your participation. Thank you

First activity with our freshmen 2010

2010-06-27T22:39:00.004+08:00

there is a MEDITATION SECTION

Brothers and sisters of SPBS!

On the 29th June, there will be a meditation section. As this is our first activity with the fresh new member, we hope all members shall show support by attending with us and our seniors of SPBS.

IMPORTANT!

T17 51
6.30pm to 8pm
29th June 2010 (Tuesday)

2010-06-27T22:20:00.003+08:00

Short notice for all SPBS members

Hey brothers and sisters, YO! You guys are about to join one of the THREE GROUPS of SPBS

First, there will be three groups to choose......(apologize for the typo error in the message in facebook)

Dhamma Group
Community servive & Welfare Group
Recreation & social Group

Purpose: allows each member to join a group base on their interest. Then, in each group, member shall come out with some idea and planning to implement to our club SPBS.

Please do register your details:

name
NIRC
contact number
gender

Finally email to spbs.sss@gmail.com

Registration end on 30th June 2010. We shall work more closely and cooperate with each other in the future and for the future of SPBS.

Freshman Orientation Camp 2010

2010-06-04T21:04:00.005+08:00

Vesak Day 2010

2010-05-26T14:28:00.005+08:00

The Vesak Day

We share the moment of the

birth of Buddha,

death of Buddha and

the enlightenment of Buddha

Welcome Party for SPBS New Members

2010-05-07T16:48:00.008+08:00

Welcome Party for SPBS New Members

Introduction

On the 15^th April 2010, the council members of SPBS(Singapore Polytechnic Buddhist Society) would like to invite everyone for the “Welcome Party”. It is a session for us and you to have a chance to understand each other. We hope that this will bond us and get better in the future.

General information

Event title: Welcome Party for new members and FO Camp Briefing
Involvement: Club/Group Meeting
Start: Saturday, 15^th May 2010 at 09.30
End: Saturday, 15^th May 2010 at 15.00
Venues: LT18A,Singapore Polytechnic

In the “Welcome Party” session, we are glad to share with all of you all the questions and answer. Some of the FAQ likes the CCA points, daily routine, future plan of SPBS and welfare of our committee members.

We have fully customized program with our all of the lovely new members. During an interval, refreshment will be provided.

On that day, we will have short briefing for new members for the upcoming freshman orientation camp. Members have to attend on that day before they come to freshman orientation camp. Therefore, the attendance is compulsory for all new members of SPBS.

You may always follow us in Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123029947714162#!/group.php?gid=187610960704&v=wall

Lastly, we are looking forward to have a fun and relax day with you.

2010-04-30T01:19:00.003+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters of SP Buddhist Society

On 2nd May 2010,
We are having an annual
Investiture of 45th Council.

In this Occasion, the Outgoing Management Committee (44rd Council) will be handing over to the New Management Committee (45th Council) in the presence of Triple Gem. This is A Great Opportunity Not to be Miss to meet up and know the office-bearers for the 45th Council and Our Religious Advisors.

Details of the Event are as follow:

Date : 2nd May 2010(Sunday)
Time: 1:00pm
Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple(Shown as the map below)
Attire: Smart - Casual

If you would like to Dana* Daily Necessities (No Food) to the Sangha, please let the receptionist know when you proceed to write your attendance.

See You There :)
May you be Well and Happy!

*dana (daana): Giving, liberality; offering, alms. Specifically, giving of any of the four requisites to the monastic order. More generally, the inclination to give, without expecting any form of repayment from the recipient.

Happy Chinese New Year !!!

2010-02-14T01:00:00.001+08:00

Dear All!

SPBS wishes you a Blessed Happy Tiger Year~~

Wishing You a Blessed Year ahead!

2010-02-11T23:00:00.001+08:00

SPBS wishes you,

A Blessed Tiger Year!

44th Council Annual General Meeting and Farewell Night for the Graduates

2010-01-30T23:09:00.012+08:00

Dear all SPBS members,

We are pleased to inform you that there will be a 44th AGM and farewell night on 4th Feb 2010 (Thursday). Our reception starts at 6.30pm and the actual AGM will commence at 7pm.

The information/schedule for the event is shown below:

See you there!

Red Box Project

2010-01-20T20:40:00.002+08:00

Hi all,

SPBS currently assist a project organised by a team of students from NTU with the support from Nexus Singapore and Youth Changemakers called The Red Box Project. This project want to make this coming Lunar New Year more joyful and sunny for about 700 less fortunate children across 5 local charities through the Project. Although all the beneficiaries certainly need money, but to have a direct, tangible impact on the children, plus this is the chances where we can put real thought and effort into the donations (in wrapping their shoebox and thinking about what gifts to put inside), rather than simply dropping money into a bag and never thinking about it again.

How to start?

What we need to do are just taking an old shoebox and fill it with little gifts such as toys, stationery, and other fun items that children will love, to a total per-box value of about $15 to $20. Then we can then drop the boxes off at SPBS clubroom or collection points( Near the 3rd floor entrance above Student & Alumni Affairs Center )

As part of the SPBS let us take this opportunities to practice the spirit of giving. Please submit the boxes by 29/1/2010. If you interested to submit at the collection point please aware that the operating hours are from 12pm to 1pm on weekdays from Monday 20 Jan to 29 Jan.

Thank you!

May you all be blessed by triple gem!

Opening for New SPBS Clubroom: "Clubroom Warming"

2009-12-30T02:06:00.007+08:00

Dear Members and Alumnis,

As our old clubroom will be removed and we are given a new clubroom, we will be having a Opening ceremony for the New Clubroom [SAC 132].

You are cordially invited to the Opening Ceremony for our New Clubroom on:

Date: 2nd January 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: New SPBS Clubroom
(3rd Floor, Above Student Alumni and Affairs Office, Room no.: SAC 132)

We are very fortunate to have invited the Sangha to have their Blessings to SPBS as well.
We sincerely hope that you will be able to attend our "Clubroom warming".

*As the Sangha will be present, some might wish to offer requisites.
Please offer only drinks(non-milk content), medicine or daily necessities as the event is held in the afternoon, the monks will not be able to accept any food offerings.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

New Year Eve Blessing

2009-12-28T09:16:00.002+08:00

Good Beginning is Half Done
良好的开始是成功的一半

Come with us to spend your New Year Eve and New Year
Auspiciously and Meaningfully!

Welcome the new year with blessings and a renewed mind!

Experience an unusual New year Eve at the Monastery.
Spend our last moments in 2009 together with Blessings, Reflection and Peace.

Join us for a New Year Eve blessing session on 31st December 2009,
Thursday night, Palelai Buddhist Temple. You may refer to the Palelai Website for more information.

We shall meet 10.00pm at Tanah Merah MRT Station.

Really hope to see you!

All the Best for Exams!

2009-12-02T09:09:00.000+08:00

Saw the Buddha?

See! That's the hand gesture of "Fear-less".

He is telling you,

"No fear, my child! Be at ease."

Don't be afraid!
Think of the Buddha's might and courage.
He overcome all difficulties by coolness and effort.

Do your revision well, be diligent...
Complete the topics that hasn't be completed...
Try your best, you will make it!

Best wishes everyone~ All the Best for your Exams!

A Prayer of Well-wishes

Jayanto Bodhiya Mule, Sakyanam nandi vaddhano.

Evam tvam vijayo hohi! Jaya sujaya mangala.

[The Buddha] gained Victory at the foot of the Bodhi tree, Thus bringing joy to his Sakya Clan.

Likewise, let there be victory to you! May you blessed with victory.

SP Buddhist Society Anniversary 2009

2009-11-17T17:20:00.003+08:00

Dear brother/sister of the Dhamma,

We are elated to announce that our SPBS birthday is around the corner.

You are cordially invited to come and join our anniversary celebration.

Venue : Singapore Polytechnic
Room : T1752
Date: 21 November 2009
Time: 1300hours to 1630hours

The programme list is as follow;

1:00-2:00: Arrival of Guest/Bhante
2:00-2:15: Chanting lead by Bhante
2:15-2:45: Dana session
2:45-3:15: Blessing speech by Bhante Ong
3:15-3:45: Slide show screening and Tipitaka
3:45-4:00: Announcing T-shirt design competition winner
4:00-4:30: Tea time and cutting cake :)

After celebration do join us for the steamboat cohesion!!

We look forward to see you.

Movie Screening-2012

2009-11-11T20:43:00.002+08:00

Hi all,

This coming Saturday, 14/11/2009 we are going to watch 2012!!

We will meet at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station on 11am.

The program is like this:

Meet up >> Lunch >> Watch Movie >> etc

Come and join us!! =D

SPBS T-shirt Design Competition!

2009-11-04T19:59:00.013+08:00

Hi all!

SPBS

T-shirt Design Competition is here!!

Everyone is welcome to participate!!!

Starting Date: 4Nov 2009
Submittion Date: 20Nov2009
Submittion method: Softcopy at SPBS email spbs.sss@gmail.com

For each submission, you will be getting a FREE chocolate bar during our BS Day on 21Nov 2009!!!

Eveyone is entitle to submit ONLY 3 entries of design.

The Winner will get it's own design T-shirt printed out!(totally FREE!!) and 1 box of chocolate :)

Design Requirements

Design Theme: Friendship

The T-shirt MUST include:
1. Our club logo

2. and the Key phase:
"Just Buddho."

Description for your knowledge:

"Buddho" refers to the state of mind that is awakened, clear, a mind that "truly knows". It also refers to "the one who is awakened to the Truth".

We can mentally repeat "Buddho" continuously to overcome distractions and deluding thoughts, as if grabbing hold on a strong pillar so that we will not be blown away by the great storm! The mind unaffected by distracting thoughts and negative feelings will be brought to stable calmness and clarity. "Buddho" reminds you to be awake, to know clearly!

That is what "Just Buddho" meant! Just stay with "Buddho", just recite "Buddho"!

When you are feeling depressed or irritated, ignore it! Just Buddho!
When you are in fear and worry, ignore it! Just Buddho!
When you are maintaining your cool, Just Buddho!
Keep yourself awake in whatever you are doing, walking.. standing.. seating.. lying.. eating.. drinking.. shitting.. Just Buddho!
Replace all negative states in you
with "Buddho, Buddho, Buddho.." Just Buddho!

Hope to see your DESIGN soon!!
All the Best~!

Venerable Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara Sharing session and Body World Exhibition

2009-10-30T10:14:00.005+08:00

Hi ppl,

Our club is extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to invite Venerable Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara, Chief Abbot of the Dhammasukha Monastery in Los Angeles, USA, to SPBS.

He is a highly learned monk. One of his remarkable achievements was the title of Dvipitakadhara that he hold, i.e. he memorised, studied and passed the exams of Vinaya & Suttanta Pitaka.

The Satipatthana Meditation Center (Singapore) has invited Ven. Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara to Singapore for two months for a series of Metta Meditation and Sutta Discussion classes.

Topic: To be Confirmed
Date: 4 Nov 2009
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: To be confirmed

On top of that talk, Our club will be organizing a trip down to the bodyworld exhibition at science centre!

For any Polytechnic, University student who want to join our club for visiting the exhibition please submit your name and contact number and send back to us LATEST by 4 Nov 2009, So that we are able to enjoy student rate price, instead of 21dollars we can just pay for 11dollars.

Veune: Singapore Science Center (SSC)
Meeting place: Jurong East MRT station
Date: 7 Nov 2009
Time:8.45am (meet for breakfast)
Start of exhibition time: 10am (at the main entrance of SSC)

Do let us know your response to both of the event.

Thank you so much!

Best Regards,
Huiting

MOVIE OUTING

2009-10-20T10:16:00.003+08:00

Hi all! Welcome back to SP....

Let's have a movie outing together for this new semester!

We will be watching this movie on:

Date: 21 october 2009

Time: 3.30pm

Venue: Gather at Dover mrt station

Courses on Metta Meditation & Sutta Discussion

2009-10-12T18:21:00.001+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters-in-the-Dhamma,

We are happy to announce the following courses conducted by Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara at SMC, 40 Jalan Malu-Malu. All are welcome to attend the courses. Please register for the courses (course, name, HP contact, email) by sending email to sati_patthana@yahoo.com.sg or on the notice board at the centre, by 19 Oct 09.
(http://www.smcmeditation.org/Metta_DhammaPoster_Oct09.pdf)

1. GUIDED METTA MEDITATION SESSIONS CUM DISCOURSES (English)
Date & Time: Every Thurs 7.30 pm & Sat from 7 pm, 22 Oct – 17 Dec 09. 17 sessions.
Fee: Free

Metta (Loving Kindness) meditation refers to the repeated cultivation of metta in our own hearts and minds to make it firm and strong. With this practice, we develop a genuine wish for own happiness and the happiness of others. Metta cultivation is an effective means to overcome anger, to build up the required concentration base for the development of insight and for healthy relationship with every living being, which is very important for a happy family, society and world.

Course outline:
1. The Spirit of Metta & Introductory Discourse
2. Metta as a Spiritual Path
3. Preliminary for Development of Metta Spirit
4. Nurturing and Developing the Metta Spirit on a Personal Level &
Witnessing it as a Wholesome Spiritual Force
5. Practical Transmission of Metta Spirit
6. The 11 Benefits of Metta as described by the Buddha (Metta Sutta)
7. Metta as a Complimentary Practice leading to Nibbana
8. Metta as a Foundation of Four Modes of Holy Living (Sanhitta Sutta)
9. Metta as a way to Heaven
10. Metta as a Social Path for Peace, Harmony & Progress (Saraniya Sutta)
11. Uniqueness of Metta as said by the Buddha (Velama Sutta)

2. SUTTA DISCUSSIONS (English)
Date & Time: Every Mon & Fri 7.30 pm, and Sat 3-5 pm, 19 Oct – 18 Dec 09. 24 sessions.
Fee: Free

We invite you to come and learn the Buddha’s teachings from Venerable Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara, a highly learned monk. ‘ Hard to gain is birth as man; hard is the life of mortals; hard to get is the opportunity of hearing the Ariya Dhamma; hard it is for a Buddha to appear.’ –Dhammapada Do not miss this opportunity to learn the Dhamma.

Course outline:
1. Ten kinds of Blessings everyone wants (Itthadhamma Sutta)
2. The Voice of Angel (Pancapubbanimitta Sutta)
3. Is Spiritual goal achievable in this very life?
4. The way of Enlightened Saints (Ariyavasa Sutta)
5. Buddha’s Superknowledge which can see Divine Beings in 8 Gradual Steps
6. Six Superknowledge of the Buddha only unique to the Buddha
7. Loka Sutta
8. Satu Vesarajja Nana
9. Nine Gradual Living Modes in Advanced Consciousness (Anupubba Vihara Sutta)

( And more topics to announced later.
Please check http://www.smcmeditation.org/CourseSchedule.pdf)

Venerable Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara is the Chief Abbot of the Dhammasukha Monastery in Los Angeles, USA. He holds the title of Dvipitakadhara, i.e. he memorised, studied and passed the exams of Dvipitaka - Vinaya Pitaka & Suttanta Pitaka. In addition to obtaining his Sasanadhajasiripavara Dhammacariya degree, he memorised five volumes of the Vinaya and passed his Vinayadhara exams when he was still a samanera. He had also undertaken intensive meditation in the Mahasi Meditation Centre from 1973 and also learnt anapanasati under other teachers. Since May 1995, Sayadaw is based in United States where he has established a Buddhist temple in Southern California. Presently Sayadaw conducts Vipassana meditation retreats, Buddhist studies, Pali grammar courses in Canada, California and Florida.
( http://www.smcmeditation.org/Sejjana_Biography.pdf )

We welcome you to join us in our activities at our new centre at 40 Jalan Malu-Malu (behind Sembawang Shopping Centre). For bus/MRT/driving directions to our new centre, please refer to http://www.smcmeditation.org/SMC_map.htm .

If you wish to receive regular updates on our SMC activities via SMS, please email us your name, HP and email contact.

Thank you. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

With Metta,
Satipatthana Meditation Centre
http://www.smcmeditation.org/

Kathina Day(updated)

2009-10-01T10:46:00.002+08:00

Hello all,

Just a reminder that SPBS will be having a celebration on the Kathina Day, Kathina day is a very special event for everyone in SPBS.

So your attendance is important!

The time meeting of the event also have some changes, we will meeting at kranji mrt on 9/10, 2pm instead of 11am.

To know more about Kathina Day, here is the video which done by our own member! Mediana!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eeLM2Mg6AA

Do aware of the changes of the event date from 3 oct change to 9 oct 2009.

Detail of the event:

Date: 09/10/2009 (Friday) – 10/10/2009 (Saturday)

Time: 1400hr. (09/10/2009) – 1400hr (10/10/2009)

Venue: Santi Forest Monastery

Lot 1413, Jalan Ponorogo,

Batu 18 1/2 Kampung Sungai Tiram,

81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia.

For our past experience, it is very enriching and good experiencing of forest monastery life.
We hope you can attend with us and had a good experience of monastery life, lastly to bound with US more!!

Please confirm your attendance with us by 4/10/2009 for better preparation.
You may call us or email us back!

(Updated)Thus Have I Seen (T.H.I.S.) Buddhist Film Festival

2009-09-14T10:22:00.000+08:00

Hi all! Info Ammended...

Let's have some unique movie outing for this coming semester holiday!

We will be watching:
14 sept(Monday), 7 pm show:
The Dhamma Brothers
The price is $10 per Ticket.

We will be meeting at Orchard Mrt Station, 6.30pm. Anything please contact Bro. Xinhao.

You can go to http://www.thisfilmfest.com/films.html to get more information!

Kathina Day

2009-09-09T14:02:00.003+08:00

Hello all,

Just a reminder that SPBS will be having a celebration on the Kathina Day, Kathina day is a very special event for everyone in SPBS.

So your attendance is important!

To know more about Kathina Day, here is the video which done by our own member! Mediana!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eeLM2Mg6AA

Do aware of the changes of the event date from 3 oct change to 9 oct 2009.

Detail of the event:

Date: 09/10/2009 (Friday) – 10/10/2009 (Saturday)

Time: 1100hr. (09/10/2009) – 1400hr (10/10/2009)

Venue: Santi Forest Monastery

Lot 1413, Jalan Ponorogo,

Batu 18 1/2 Kampung Sungai Tiram,

81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia.

For our past experience, it is very enriching and good experiencing of forest monastery life.
We hope you can attend with us and had a good experience of monastery life, lastly to bound with US more!!

Please confirm your attendance with us by the end of September 2009.
You may call us or email us back!

Weekly Seniors Session

2009-09-08T17:04:00.002+08:00

Hi all,

Every Tuesdays, our BS seniors(Graduates)have been gathering in the Clubroom to keep up their own practice and development together. It's kind of a pact between them.

They are mainly having a Group seating(Meditation) and a short chat together after that.

Feel free to join them during your holidays and listen to what interesting/inspiring stories the seniors have to share with you! They are nice people.

Do remember the details:
Every Tuesday night,
6.30pm - 8.00pm in BS Clubroom.
(Usually have dinner together after the session)

Leave a comment on this blog post, or send an email to SPBS if you have any questions. =D

Installing of AAS emergency bell for elderly staying in one room flat

2009-09-08T12:21:00.005+08:00

Hi all,

Still planning on what to do, this coming FRIDAY?
The elderly from Sarah" Seniors Activity Centre which lived by themselves needs you!

The centre is doing mass check and installation on the AAS system (emergency Alarm) in each house hold.
Thus they need more manpower to assists them in the installation and checking.

Briefing and teaching on how to do will be conducted on Friday (the day itself)

Here is the detail of the event;
Venue: 105 Jalan Bukit Merah #02-1912, 160105, Singapore
Time: 10am onwards
Date: 11 Sep 2009(Friday)

If you need more detail feel free to call me @ 96224813
Or contact the centre in-charge at office phone: 62712125, peter soh: 91371000

Hope to hear from you soon! Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!

Huiting

Closure of SPBS

2009-08-09T14:12:00.000+08:00

Dear members of SPBS,

We regret to inform you that the clubhouse will be closed with effect from 9th August
due to the upcoming Mid Semester Exams.

All daily activities & activity day (Wed) shall cease till 17/10/2009. We apologize for any discomfort caused.

During this period, let us train together in some particular Dhamma such as:
- Join us together to Palelai to do dana.(normally we will do dana during every sunday at Palelai)
- Practice meditation as much as you can.
- Keep 5 precepts and perfect the 5 precepts by training not to break any of them.

Lets continue to consistently strive to improve ourselves daily in line with the teachings of the lord buddha.

Via this consistent practice, may joyous victory be yours!

Should you need to contact us, please feel free to email us at spbs.sss@gmail.com

On behalf of the council's committee, I hereby take this opportunity to wish you all the best in your Mid Semester Exams!

May you be well & happy!

Dhamma sharing on Traditional Hungry Ghost Festival

2009-07-30T18:00:00.005+08:00

Dear members of SPBS,

The Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival is nearing. This time our sharing session shall touch on "GHOST"~

What are Ghosts? How can we help our departed relatives? The buddha had taught and elaborated upon the truth behind these "Ghostly" beings. And what did the Buddha taught? =)

We're pleased to invite our honorary advisor , Bro Xin Hao to share with us more regarding the topic !

We look forward to your attendance on the day of the event!

Details as below:

Date: 5th August 2009
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Venue: SPBS clubroom

See you there! May you all be well and happy!

An array of foods being offered to the deceased

Illuminated by the Albuquerque Bridge, Japanese volunteers place candle lit lanterns into the Sasebo River during the Obon festival.

Buddhist monks perform a rite of feeding hungry ghosts during Ullambana.

Food is offered to the ancestors during the annual Ghost Festival

House Dana

2009-07-26T21:56:00.006+08:00

"...May the Buddha please accept our invitation for tomorrow's meal, together with the community of monk." And the Buddha consented by his silence.

The next day, the buddha went together with the community of monks to the house of Sunidha and Vassakara... And Sunidha and Vassakara themselves attended on the buddha & the monks, serving them with the best food that they had... "

Do u ever heard house dana before? This practice of inviting monks to your house to have a meal has been carrying on dating back till the Buddha's Time!

And Guess what?! There is an upcoming house dana this coming saturday!

Hence we would like to invite all members to join in the house dana !

Details:

Date: 1/8/2009
Time: 8:30am meet at Yio Chu Kang Mrt

*Please bring along any items that you would like to offer to the monks on the day itself.

See you!!

May you all be well and happy!

Dhamma sharing II

2009-07-24T20:45:00.002+08:00

Dear SPBS members,

For our upcoming activity day , we've invited Bhante Chun Kiang (CK) to hold a panel discussion with us ! The topic is not set and is largely dependent on what questions are being posed on the floor during the discussion itself.

Prior to his ordination , Bhante CK was part of the management committee of SPBS and his contributions towards SPBS is what made SPBS what it is today !
It is indeed a rare opportunity to be able to have Bhante CK come all the way from malaysia during the vassa (rains retreat) period to share his wisdom with all of us !

Lets work together to make this event an interactive and lively one!!

Let's all cherish this rare opportunity !

Details :
Date: 29/7/2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30-6:00pm
Venue: T1751

We look forward to your participation

May u be enriched by the teaching of the lord buddha!

Dhamma Sharing

2009-07-11T22:17:00.002+08:00

Dear SPBS members,

What are you trying to seek all the while?
Is there an alternate way to Wealth and Happiness?

The coming activity for our activity day shall be a panel discussion on "Wealth and Happiness".
Come and see happiness and wealth from many different perspectives.
We have invite Bhante Mettiko all the way from Malaysia for this panel discussion.
Do Participate actively!

Further info are as below:

Date: 15/7/2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30-6:00pm
Venue: T1751

Don't miss this great opportunity!!

May u all be blessed by triple gem.

Happy Asalha Puja Day!

2009-07-07T00:50:00.002+08:00

Asalha, the Month of July. This day, sometimes called "Dhamma Day," commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, which he gave to the group of five monks with whom he had practiced in the forest for many years.
See The First Discourse on Turning the Wheel of Dhamma, or in Both Pali and English

Upon hearing this discourse, one of the monks ( Ven. Kondañña) gained his first glimpse of Nibbana, and achieved the 1st sainthood(Sotapanna), thus giving birth to the Noble Sangha.

The annual 3 months Rains retreat (vassa) begins the following day.

As monks used to travel around during the Buddha's time. Lay people complained about the monks destroying their crops. Thus Buddha ordered his disciples to observe a pre-existing practice whereby holy men avoided travel for a three month period during the rainy season, in order to avoid damaging crops.

During Vassa, many Buddhist lay people reinvigorate their spiritual training and adopt more practices. In countries such as Thailand, the laity will often take monastic vows for period of Vassa and return to lay life afterwards.

The Kathina ceremony is held at the month after Vassa, during which the laity gathers to make formal offerings of robe cloth and other requisites to the Sangha.

SPBS+CSS Outing

2009-07-05T22:11:00.002+08:00

Dear SPBS members,

Hmm...MST week has ended symbolise academic life arise again...Stressful life again... o(T.T)o

No worries!

The coming soon outing will let u chill out a lot =D

Yes!!

Our club will organise an outing on the coming saturday with CSS club to East Coast Park. In addition,on the coming saturday you are given an opportunity to experience what is DANA as we going to Palelai Temple for doing dana.(Pls refer to the schedule for more details)

WOW!!

So........What are you waiting for!?

Join us!!!

Details are as below:

Date: 11/7/2009
Time: 10am-8pm
Venue: Gather at tanah merah mrt

Schedule:

10am: Gather at Tanah Merah Mrt /Dana session
1pm : Meeting with CSS club people at East Coast Park

*CCA points wil be given to those joining this outing.

May you be well and happy!

Clubroom Cleaning

2009-07-05T00:21:00.003+08:00

Hey SPBS members,

It's already a few months since we didn't work out something for our SPBS clubroom,so.....we will have a good and quite enjoyable event.....that is......SPBS CLUBROOM CLEANING!!!

FURTHER INFO ARE LIKE BELOW:

DATE: 8/7/09
TIME: 3-6PM
VENUE: SPBS CLUBROOM

*CCA points will be given for those members who attend on that day.
#Each members please also bring an old cloth or a table cloth along for that event.

May u all be blessed by triple gems =D

Asalha Puja Day

2009-07-03T22:56:00.002+08:00

Halo SPBS members,

MST test finally end!! It's has been long time we didnt meet,don't we? Next tuesday will be Asalha Puja Day!!

Ok,

So what is Asalha Puja Day?

This day commemorates the important event where the Sangha was first form. The Buddha accepted his first five disciple after they listened to the Buddha expounding the First Discourse, Dhammacakkhapavattana Sutta(The Discourse of the Turning of the Wheel Dhamma/初转法轮经)
at the Deer Park in Isipatana on the full moon day.

Yes,now the good news!

Our club will be celebrating Asalha Puja Day next tuesday in our clubroom.

Come and experience yourself to know more about Asalha Puja and it's meanings!

Date: 7/7/2009
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: SPBS Clubroom

May your life enrich by the teaching of lord buddha!!

Vacation Gathering

2009-06-08T12:00:00.003+08:00

Dear alumni and members of SPBS,

GOOD NEWS!!!

We will having a gathering among alumni and members on every tuesday during our 3 week vacation. Pls look at below to get more info.

Date: 9/6,16/6,23/6
Time: 6pm
Venue: SPBS Clubroom

We will meeting up and having some bonding conversation+meditation & chanting.

For those members that finish MST test,u can take this opportunity to attend this activities to make ur vacation more beneficial.

For those members that haven't finish MST test,why don't take this opportunity to reduce your stress and give urself a break?

Think about it =)

May U be blessed by the Triple Gems always! May U be well & happy! And have a great day ahead!

Life Compass-Compass for the Heart

2009-06-08T11:45:00.003+08:00

SPBS members!

ATTENTION!!

"Compass for the Heart" is another useful tool for our club members!

The 'Compass' will points to the direction of truth and happiness, the very same route shown by the Worthy & Rightly Self-Awakened one, Lord Buddha Gotama.

This service will sent little quotes to your E-mail fortnightly (twice per month) about the teachings of the Buddha. Let yourself be reminded by the Wisdom of the Buddha!

To increase the convenience of members, I've included the link here:http://groups.google.com/group/spbs-dsharing/boxsubscribe

I hope that Members who had subscribed the service will find it beneficial.

Just to let you know, we will be uploading our future event photos @http://picasaweb.google.com/SPBS.SSS

Do check it out!

Thank you!

By all the auspicious, may sila,bhavana and the panna protect you!

Closure of SPBS

2009-05-27T17:40:00.002+08:00

Dear members of SPBS,

We regret to inform you that the clubhouse will be closed with effect from 2nd June
due to the upcoming MST exam.

All daily activities & activity day (Wed) shall cease till 7/7/2009. We apologize for any discomfort caused.

During this period, do bear in mind the fundamental teachings of Lord Buddha
- Avoid Evil
- Do Good
- Purity the mind.

Should any thoughts arises that constitute of Greed, Hatred, Delusion. Use the breath / 'Buddho' as a means of cutting away thoughts.

Via this consistent practice, may joyeous victory be yours!

Should U have any doubts, feel free to email us,spbs.sss@gmail.com

On behalf of the council committee, I hereby take this opportunity to wish you all the best in your MST exam!

May U be well & happy!

It's Coming...It's Coming!! The 2009 Freshman Orientation!!!

2009-05-18T12:53:00.004+08:00

YO,all SPBS members!!

2009 Freshman Orientation is coming!!

On behalf of the Management Committee of SPBS, I'm pleased to invite all new members, as well as current members to our Freshman Orientation camp.

The details are as follows:

Date: 22/5/2009(Friday)-24/5/2009(Sunday)
Time: Start at 9pm on Friday(Gather at SPBS clubroom)

Venue: Singapore Polytechnic

The objectives of the camp are,

To foster bonding among the alumni,new members and current members and have the chances to know each other

To let all new members have the opportunity learning buddhism knowledge through interactive games and dhamma sharing session. There will be also movie sharing and lots of other unexpected events coming out in the camp!

After we have busy with our academic for 1 month,is time to give ourselves an opportunity to relax and let go the stress. So, what are you waiting for?
(All new members are required to attend the FO camp. Current members may attend the activity to receive the latest updates on upcoming activities and the policies of the Society.)

If you have any queries,please do not hesitate to email us, spbs.sss@gmail.com

We shall see you in camp!

May U be blessed by the Triple Gems always! May U be well & happy! And have a great day ahead! ^^

We are back!! Activity Day back as usual

2009-05-12T17:20:00.011+08:00

Harlo all SPBS members,

Just a gentle reminder for everyone.Tomorrow, 13/5/09 will be our 1st meeting on the Activity Day!

**Note: Members are encouraged to attend! WE WANT TO MEET YOU!
(Every Wednesdays 3.30pm – 5.30pm will be our formal meeting with members)

The program for tomorrow is??? Shh...is a secret. Experience by urself.

In addition, for those who are unfamiliar with our operating hours:

Wed : 1pm - 6.30pm

Tues,Thurs and Fri : 5.30pm - 7.00pm
(Daily Chanting & Meditation &updates of past wed activities)

Should U have any doubts, feel free to contact Qi Yu (President) at 81502967/Mario(Treasurer) at 83537994 or mail us at spbs.sss@gmail.com.

Thank You!

May U be Happy& Ease!

Greetings: Happy Vesak 2553!

2009-05-12T16:35:00.006+08:00

Thanks to the Youth Buddhism Team for this confidence(faith)-instilling artwork.

"To the unique credit of Buddhism it must be said that throughout its peaceful march of 2500 years no drop of blood was shed in the name of the Buddha,no mighty monarch wielded his powerful sword to propagate the Dhamma,and no conversion was made either by force or by repulsive methods.
Yet, the Buddha was the first and the greatest missionary that lived on earth."
- Narada Maha Thera, Buddhism in a Nutshell.

Happy Visakha(Vesak) Puja!
Want to know more about Vesak Day? You can read this.

I have included a talk by Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo on Visakha Puja Day.
Talk: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/thai/lee/visakha.html

May the light of Dhamma shine in all your lives and may all beings share the merit thus attained.

Closure of BS clubroom

2009-04-29T20:20:00.003+08:00

Dear fellow members

In view of upcoming CCA drive (6-8 May, from 11-5pm), our activity day for next wed, 6 May, will be cancel, thus the closure of BS clubroom.

In additional, those who would like to lead a helping hand for coming CCA drive may drop us an email at spbs.sss@gmail.com by 5th May 6pm with your name, date, contact no. & time available and we will get back ASAP.
(Note: CCA Points will be rewarded for helpers)

Your help & support is greatly appreciated!

With that, the 44th Management Council wishes all a very happy Labour day! We look forward to hear from U soon! =)

Vesak Day Retreat 2009

2009-04-29T19:57:00.012+08:00

Dear members,

Good News!

Vesak Day 2009 retreat is COMING!

Our objective is to..

Celebrate Vesak Day

Gain better Knowledge in Buddhism

Achieve spiritual development of participants through Buddhism

Bonding session with the committee and also our seniors

Detail of the retreat:

Date: 08/05/2009 (Friday) – 10/05/2009 (Sunday)

Time: 2100hours (08/05/2009) – 0800hours (10/05/2009)

Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple

49 Bedok Walk

Singapore 469145

What to expect in this Retreat..

-Taking 8 precepts

-Help in Pinapata (Almround)

-Practices walking/siting mediation

-bonding session with the committee and seniors

Where are we MEETING??

Date: 8th May 2009(Friday)
Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple (We will meet @ Tanah Merah Ctl Station)
Time : Gather @ 9.30pm

If you wish to join us or have any enquiry please feel free to email us at spbs.sss@gmail.com!

Do remember to include your name, contact number and email address, so we can contact you back ASAP.

Closing date for registration is on 5May 2009.

Hope to see YOU at the retreat!

May you be well and happy always!!

Renewal of Membership‏

2009-04-24T18:50:00.013+08:00

Dear Members of SPBS,

You are required to renew your membership particulars now till the 18th May.
How? Here are the instructions. For:

Current Members / Associate Members,
Send us an E-mail or SMS us with your full name.
Let us know if you have changed your Address, Contact number, or E-mail.

Graduating Batch (AY 06/07),
Send us an E-mail or SMS us on whether you wish to renew your membership status to Associate Member.
Let us know if you have changed your Address, Contact number, or E-mail.

OR

Visit us personally at CCA Showcase from 6 May to 8 May at Sports Hall(M7).

OR

Visit us personally at SPBS Clubroom during standard opening hours: Wed (3.30pm - 5:30pm) at Polycenter, Level 2, Room PC-126.

Guidelines for Renewal:

1. Provide us the following:

Name: xxx
*Contact Number: (H) xxx (HP) xxx
*Address / *Mailing Address: xxx

** Membership Status: Do you wish to renew to an Associate Membership? (Yes / No)

Note:
* You will need to provide the details only if you have any changes to the details mentioned.
** For graduating SP students Only.

2. For Renewal through Email:

Put the title of your email as "Renewal of Membership" and e-mail us at spbs.sss@gmail.com.

Should U have any doubts, e-mail us at spbs.sss@gmail.com.

May all of us be free from enmity, affliction and anxiety,and live happily

2009-04-19T21:06:00.004+08:00

Mind your Own Business

Hi all!

On 25th Apr 2009, we are very fortunate to be invited to a talk, "Mind your Own Business" (See attached poster), by Venerable K. Rathansara. The topic delivered by Venerable will be of great help as its concern with our daily life.

Details are as follows:

Date: 25/4/2009 (Sat)
Time: 4.30 - 5.30p.m.
Venue: Mangudhvaga Buddhist Lodge (We will meet @Kallang Ctl station @4pm)

Interested or in doubt, feel free to drop us an email @ spbs.sss@gmail.com by 23/4/2009

See You There :)

May you be Well and Happy!

Elected 44th Management Council‏

2009-04-19T16:19:00.004+08:00

Dearest SPBS members

On behalf of SPBS, we would like to thank you for you past patronize & support. Definitely, it was a memorable & fruitful days having u all with us. We hope u all can continue & support us, SPBS, in days to come.

Hereby, we are pleased to inform you that our 44th Management Council has been elected & offically took office on 18th of April 09. Our Management Council are as follows:

Postition - Name

President - Hong Qi Yu

Honorary General Secretary - Su Hui Ting

Honorary Treasurer - Ong Jiunn Woei

Organizing Secretary - Zhang Ci Ping

Should U have any doubts, feel free to drop us an email at spbs.sss@gmail.com

Recommence of our Activity Day

2009-04-17T01:07:00.003+08:00

Dearest SPBS members,

Shortly, a brand new semester will kicked off! Our upcoming 44th Management Council extends her warmest greetings to all!

And not forgetting our Activity Day (weekly Wednesday 3.30pm - 5.30pm) will recommence.^^

For the Very 1st time,

" Come & acquainted with our newly promoted Management Council as they share & bring you through an interesting & enlightening day"

*In additional, our daily operating of the club (Except for wed) will be temporary ceased as we are currently on review of the club.

Should U have any doubts, feel free to email us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com We hope to cya there!

Investiture of 44th Council

2009-04-01T23:34:00.005+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters of SP Buddhist Society

On 18th April 2009,
We are having an annual

Investiture of 44th Council.

In this Occasion, the Outgoing Management Committee (43rd Council) will be handing over to the New Management Committee (44th Council) in the presence of Triple Gem. This is A Great Opportunity Not to be Miss to meet up and know the office-bearers for the 44th Council and Our Religious Advisors.

Details of the Event are as follow:

Date : 18th April 2009 (Saturday)

Time: 1.30pm

Venue: Singapore Polytechnic T1751
(We will meet at Dover MRT Control Station)

Attire: Smart - Casual

If you would like to Dana* Daily Necessities (No Food) to the Sangha, please let the receptionist know when you proceed to write your attendance.

See You There :)

May you be Well and Happy!

Should you have any enquires, feel free to email us by 11 April 2009.

*dana (daana): Giving, liberality; offering, alms. Specifically, giving of any of the four requisites to the monastic order. More generally, the inclination to give, without expecting any form of repayment from the recipient.

Talk by Venerable Thubten Chodron

2009-03-26T12:01:00.002+08:00

Dear all,

May this email be of great help in your daily well-being.

Venerable Thubten Chodron ,Our ex-Spritual Advisor, will be giving a dharma talk titled "Feeling Love When You Are Stressed"

Thursday 9th April, 2pm - 3.30pm at NUS, during her visit to Singapore in April.

The following is a short write- up on the topic:

"Feeling Love When You Are Stressed"

Sometimes it seems life piles on so much pressure on us that we think we might explode. When we feel stressed out and miserable, we often take it out on the people around us. But there's certainly better ways to deal with stressful situations. Ven. Thubten Chodron, a Tibetan Buddhist nun, is renowned for her practical (and humorous) advice in using the Dharma to address day-to-day problems.
Come learn from her how to keep your mind peaceful & your heart open even when you're under pressure.

Do visit http://www.thubtenchodron.org/ for more information about Venerable Thubten Chodron and her April Visit to Singapore .

Interested friends / in doubt feel free to drop an email to us by 5 April. We look forward to hear from you soon! ^^

1 day tour @ Peranakan Museum

2009-03-25T23:55:00.004+08:00

Hi all!

SPBS upcoming 44th Council warmly extend hers’ invitation to all fellow members to come & experience a day @ The Peranakan Museum - Serenity In Stone. This exhibition showcases Rare Sculptures from Qingzhou, dating back to 1,400 years!

Details as follows:

11 April 2009(Saturday)

Meeting Venue : City Hall Control Station
Meeting Time : 1pm
Admission Fees: FOC (All members will be fully-sponsored by SPBS)

Interested applicants or in doubts, feel free to email us by 05 April 2009.

Introduction on The Peranakan Museum – Serenity In Stone :

Stele with a Buddha & two bodhisattvas (LEFT) Eastern Wei (534–50 CE)Limestone, overall height 310cmCollection of the Qingzhou MuseumShandong Province, ChinaImage courtesy of Qingzhou Municipal Museum

Standing figure of a Bodhisattva. (RIGHT)Late Northern Wei - Eastern Wei (500-550 CE).Limestone, overall height 200cmCollection of the Qingzhou Museum,Shandong Province, ChinaImage courtesy of Shandong Provincial Museum

More >> http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg/exhibitionevents/exhibitions.asp

Getting To Peranakan Museum

Located at 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941.

By Train : About 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station.
By Car : Paid parking is available next to the Peranakan Museum.
By Bus : 7, 14, 16, 36, 97, 124, 131, 147, 162, 166, 174, 501 Express, 511 Express, 77, 167, 171, 190, 700, 700A and 857

*Bus stop opposite Singapore Management University

44th Council Retreat

2009-03-18T22:52:00.003+08:00

Hi all!

Our upcoming 44th Council Members are having their Retreat Training.

Phra Seng Jinavamso is the Guiding Bhante for this training.
This time round the Retreat shall be opened. All Members are welcomed.

Details as follows:

1st Apr - 7th Apr 2009 (Wednesday - Tuesday)

Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple (Near Tanah Merah MRT Station)

Check-In on 1st Apr (Wed), 8.30am

We shall be taking 8 Precepts Attire: Long Pants / T-Shirt (White)

Open up to 20 Person Only
If you are keen or any questions, please email to Xinhao before 27 March for further instructions.

Introduction on Guiding Bhante:

Phra Ajhan Jinavamso (Preferred to be addressed as Bhante Seng), will be the Guiding Bhante for this training.

He is most well-known for explanation of Dhamma based on Suttas and discipline in meditation.

His straight and detailed talks, strict attitude in guiding his students Meditation has gain many praises.

Our Religious Advisor, Ajhan Keng Khemako had recommended him to stay in Palelai for 3 months to guide the practitioners and devotees there.

Currently he is residing in Palelai till end of April.

For the time being, he is leading the Tuesday and Saturday Meditation Sessions, and Children Sunday School at Palelai Buddhist Temple.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the skill of release from troubles!

Ordination Ceremony

2009-03-12T22:15:00.010+08:00

Every culture have its rite of passage into adulthood.
For young Theravada Buddhist men and women in Burma and Thailand, they would temporarily ordain for a certain period as a Bhikkhu/ Nun when they are usually coming of age.
The Upasampada Ceremony(Ordination), is the initiation of ordainees taking up the Full Buddhist Monastic Code of Conduct (Monks: 227 / Nuns: 331), for temporarily or maybe for life if one decides.

The above is an example of a Ordination Ceremony taken at Aruna Ratanagiri: Harnham Buddhist Monastery.(Copyright to Harnham, Picasa Photo Album)

SPBS is gathering for one at the Burmese Buddhist Temple to witness our Burmese President, Aung Nyen Chan Oo, taking part in the Ordination ceremony, fulfilling his cultural practice.

Usually, householders and laymen will gather to make merits, on what is considered to be an auspicious occasion, by giving appropriate items to the Sangha. So don't miss your chance to witness such an event. You may bring along appropriate items to donate to the Sangha.

Date: 16 March 2009 (Monday)
Time: 8am
Location: Burmese Buddhist Temple
14, Tai Gin Road
(Next to Dr Sun Yat Sen's Villa)
Please refer for directions at
http://www.burmesebuddhisttemple.org.sg/index.htm
You may also take other bus services from Newton MRT.
(Refer to bus stop/control station at Newton)

Leave a comment, or email us if you are interested.
Further instructions on meeting time and person-in-charge will be given to participants.

Greetings: Happy Māgha Puja to you!

2009-02-09T00:02:00.004+08:00

Dear all,

Happy Māgha Puja

It commemorates the unplanned assembly of 1,250 arahants in the Buddha's presence. One thousand of the gathered monks had previously achieved Awakening upon hearing the Buddha's delivery of the Fire Sermon; the remaining 250 were followers of the elder monks Ven. Moggallana and Ven. Sariputta.

This meeting is considered very significant in Buddhist history because first, it was done without previous appointment and was therefore a miracle, and secondly, all of them had been ordained by the Buddha himself.

To mark this auspicious gathering, the Buddha delivered the Ovada-Patimokkha Gatha, widely known by Buddhist today, a summary of the teachings, which all Buddhas in the Past, and future will teach.

"Māgha" is the name of the month (March) where this occassion happened. "Pujā" means offering. Overall, it means Offerings on the month of "Māgha" in commemration of the Great assembly of Sangha.

Now, let us reflect on the this important teaching, and honor the Buddha by practising it.

Ovada-Patimokkha Gatha

Khantī paramam tapo tītikkhā
Nibbānam paramam vadanti buddhā,
Na hi pabbajito parūpaghātī
Samano hoti param vihethayanto

Patient forbearance is the foremost austerity.
Liberation is foremost: that's what the Buddhas say
He is no monk who injures another;
nor a contemplative, he who mistreats another.

“忍辱是最高的苦行，
涅盘至上。”这是诸佛所说。
出家人不会伤害他人，
伤人者不是沙门。

Sabba-pāpassa akaranam,
Kusalassūpasampadā,
Sacitta-pariyodapanam,
Etam buddhāna-sāsanam.

The non-doing of any evil,
The performance of what's skillful,
The cleansing of one's own mind:
This is the Buddhas' teaching.

不造一切恶，
实行一切善，
及清净自心，
是诸佛所教。

Anūpavādo anūpaghāto
Pātimokkhe ca samvaro
Mattaññutā ca bhattasmim
Pantañca sayan'āsanam.
Adhicitte ca āyogo:
Etam buddhāna-sāsananti.

Not disparaging, not injuring,
Restraint in line with the monastic code,
Moderation in food,
Dwelling in seclusion,
Commitment to the heightened mind:
This is the Buddhas' teaching.

莫辱骂、莫伤害、
依照戒律自制*1、
饮食知节量、
安住于静处、
勤修增上心*2，
这是诸佛的教诫。

注：
*1. 原文是pātimokkhe ca samvaro，意即“依照别解脱律仪自制”。
*2. 增上心（adhicitta）即是禅定。

Sādhu! Sādhu! Sādhu!
May you have peace at heart and live in happiness!

Closure of SPBS Clubroom (Edit)

2009-01-24T10:11:00.002+08:00

Dearest fellow SPBS members

An ammendments to the email sent earlier, our closure will take effect from 2nd of February till the next academic year.

Do look out for updates on Santi Forest Retreat & our ex-Spritual Advisor, Venerable Thubten Chodron's visit on April.

With that, we would like to wish U a very Prosperous Chinese New Year & all the best in U Final Exam!

By the Bhavena (Power) of Noble Triple Gems, may all the Devas (Deity) Protect U!

Semester Break

2009-01-23T22:41:00.006+08:00

Dear Friends,

As the semester exams are closing in, we would like to announce temporary closure of SPBS.

But that doesn't mean you're off the hook from our activities!
Look out for upcoming Santi Forest Retreat and Venerable Thubten Chodron's visit to BS in April.

If you do need to seek us out, please drop us an email or leave a comment.

And until the next semester, use the upcoming holidays to practice giving, training your morality and get down to some serious mental cultivation.

Don't worry, you'll still be hearing from us.

And in the meantime,

So what's cookin?

2009-01-15T12:09:00.007+08:00

Hello DEAR FRIENDS,

It's that time of the year again.
SPBS is going to hold its Annual General Meeting on 19 January 2009 (MONDAY).
Location: T1751
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

But WHAT exactly is an AGM, you may ask?

Well, it is basically a formal meeting to inform members about events that has taken place over the accounting year.

And to give some insight on the financial status of a company.

It is a common practice for all organizations.

And only the invited are privileged to attend.

Well that's cool and all, but what's the point?

The point is my friends, it serves as a reflection point for our society. It is for our members to judge whether we're on track to our Goals.
It is also for you to ask questions and you may even raise issues concerning the club. Who your thoughts and feedback could very well serve to strengthen our cause.

So why wait until you've graduated and join a company to see an AGM?

Witness how things are done systematically in an organization and play an ACTIVE part now!

And remember, its a formal affair.

Touch their Lives Through Kindness

2009-01-05T00:12:00.014+08:00

Dear fellow SPBS members,

On 17th Jan, Sat

Touch their Lives Through Kindness!

SPBS will be assisting in the house cleaning for the elderly living alone in 1 - 2 room flats, with ‘Sarah Senior Activity Centre’, with responds to the Community Service program launched by the Town Council for Chinese New Year.

These old people lived alone, depending on themselves.

Most of them doesn't work.

Most of them experienced cleanliness problems,
health and financial difficulties.

Let the more fortunate ones, like us...

...Show our care to others

It involves:

Sweeping

Washing floor

Painting the house... etc

Details are as follows:
Date: 17th Jan, Sat
Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Est.)
Venue: Meeting at Tiong Bahru MRT Station @ 9.30am

Let them spend their Chinese New Year, in a comfortable environment!

Interested parites / Any issue of concern, drop us a email by 15 Jan, Thurs.

2009 New Year Day Highlights

2008-12-26T16:45:00.000+08:00

Dear all,

Good Beginning is Half Done
良好的开始是成功的一半

Come with us to spend your New Year Eve and New Year
Auspiciously and Meaningfully!

31st December 2008 (Wed)

Welcome 2009 with blessings and advices for the year ahead!

Starting at 11pm at Palelai Buddhist Temple.

with Blessings from...

Paritta Chantings by Monks
Striking the "Gong" at 12am to welcome the New year
2009 New Year Advice from the Monks
Distributing of "Huat Kways" (传统发糕)

Everything will ends by 12.15am (Midnight)

Some of us will be staying overnight in the temple for next day's event.

1st January 2009 (Thurs)

New year celebration starts at 8.30 am by Accumulating good merits for the year through...

Pindapata (Alms Collection) <- You may want to donate some Dry food e.g. biscuits/rice...etc or medicine or daily necessities e.g. toothbrush, soap, towel...
Excess will be donated to the Needy's
Paritta Chantings by Monks
New Year Advice from the Monks
At 11am, there is Lunch Offering (Dana) to the Monks as usual <- You may want to bring some food for the monks

Do Meritorious actions for yourself and others on New Year eve and New Year~
See you on the Auspicious New Year Programs！

Any questions, leave us a comment or email us!

We are Open again and Happy New Year!

2008-12-24T22:46:00.004+08:00

Dear Members,

Say "goodbye" to 2008 and we welcome 2009!

I've a series of things to update, firstly:

The Clubroom will be opened starting from 29 Dec,
and the first Activity day will fall on 7th Jan 2009!

Next,

On the 31st December 2008, we will be welcoming Year 2009 at Palelai Buddhist Temple!

We will do it in 3 steps:

Receive well-wishes for new year from Paritta Chanting by the Monks
Spend your minutes in peace and happiness in the mind, while we awaits 2009!
Starting 2009 with the blessings and advices for the year ahead!

Spend the last moments of 2008 with happiness and auspiciousness!

See You around! = )

Any questions? Leave a Comment or Email us!

Let's Commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of SPBS~!

2008-12-16T19:09:00.000+08:00

Come together, SPBS...
On the day we shall recollect...

Dear members,

SPBS Anniversary Day (BS Day) is coming, where we commemorate 43 years of long history.
The great day where all members of SPBS shall come together!

The celebration falls on:

20th December 2008 (Saturday),
9am -11am
At Classroom T1751 (Block T17, Level 5, Room 1)

We've got a special guest, Venerable Ajhan Ong and Venerable Phra Chun Kiang Atipalo to grace our anniversary day.

They will be offered a meal after the event.
Do bring cooked food or drinks if you wish chip in the meal for monks. (Not restricted to Vegetarian food.)

If there is any questions, leave a comment here! Or email to spbs.sss@gmail.com

See everyone on this coming Saturday!

SPBS - "Amazing Race" @ Botanical Gardens now OPEN to YOU!

2008-12-08T17:34:00.005+08:00

Race kicks off on 13th Dec @ 8.30am

Dear Members ,

Enjoy a fun filled Saturday “Amazing Race” Style !

Form your own teams !

Complete missions !

Emerge victorious and claim your mystery prize !

Enjoy your Saturday like never before!

Meeting @ Dhoby Ghaut MRT 7.30 am

Register with us NOW!
Send your name to spbs.sss@gmail.com

Any questions, leave a comment here!

Let your Heart be Guided !

2008-11-20T21:08:00.002+08:00

SPBS members!

"Compass for the Heart" had been launched!

This service will sent little quotes to your E-mail fortnightly (twice per month) about the teachings of the Buddha. Let yourself be reminded by the Wisdom of the Buddha!

To increase the convenience of members, I've included the link here:
http://groups.google.com/group/spbs-dsharing/boxsubscribe

I hope that Members who had subscribed the service will find it beneficial.

Thank you!
May you be happy always.

Closure of SPBS

2008-11-11T00:27:00.000+08:00

Dear fellow SPBS members,

Our clubhouse will be closed with effect from 17th November - Next term due to the upcoming mid-semester test. All daily activities & activity day (Wed) shall cease till next school term

Just a gentle reminder, this upcoming activity day, 12/11 will be our last gathering before our club closure. It would truly great if we can update on one another for this very last time.

Right here, we would like to wish you all the best in your semester test! May U pass with flying colours!

May U be blessed by the Triple Gems always!

BS day Committee Wanted!

2008-10-27T09:37:00.001+08:00

Hi fellow members of SPBS!

Our annual BS day is coming up! This year we will commemorating our 44th Anniversary on 22 of December.

Prior to our preparation, a BS day committee will be formed as we required manpower to assist us in the planning/activation of plan for BS Day.

We are in need of each & every member earnest support & your effort will be truly appreciated. Interested applicants, do drop an 'SMS' to Carol @ 81128454 / Octavia @ 96403501 by 5 of November.

Should you have any doubts, feel free to contact Carol @ 81128454/ Octavia @ 96403501. Or, you may write to us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com.

We look forward to hear from you soon!

May U be well & happy!

"Compass for the Heart" Service

2008-10-25T23:21:00.001+08:00

Dear fellow SPBS members

An additional service, "Compass for the Heart" had been launched!
The 'Compass' will points to the direction of truth and happiness, the very same route shown by the Worthy & Rightly Self-Awakened one, Lord Buddha Gotama.

This service will sent quotes via your E-mail fortnightly (twice / month) about the teachings of Lord Buddha so as to keep you remind of the Dhamma.

You can simply subscribe to this Dhamma service by visiting "Compass for the Heart" under links section & providing us your email, under the column of "Archives".

Just to let you know, we will be uploading our future event photos @
http://picasaweb.google.com/SPBS.SSS

Do check it out!

By all the auspicious, may the devas (deities) protect you!

Resuming of Daily Activities & Activity day‏

2008-10-10T16:11:00.000+08:00

Dear fellow SPBS members!

With effect from school reopen, 13 Oct, our daily activities will recommence. This time, we are indeed very honoured to have our very own Spiritual Advisor & Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery, Ajahn Keng to join us in our daily activity.

Ajahn visit are as follows:

Date: 13, 20, 27th October (3 Mondays)
Venue: SPBS Clubroom
Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm (Might be extended)

As it's an extraordinary visit with Ajahn Keng, it would be great if you can join us. Throughout the sessions, Ajahn Keng will guide us in a chanting & meditation. As it's a free & easy session, & any questions pertaining to your area of concern are free to clarify.

Unfortunately, our activity day on weekly Wednesday (3.30 - 5.30pm) will resume on the subsequent week, 22 October as the management is in the midst of preparation for the upcoming Kathina day celebration.

We hope to seek your kind understanding. & we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Should you have any doubts feel free to contact Carol @ 81128454 / Chek Beng @ 96586402. Alternatively, you may drop us an email @ spbs.sss@gmail.com

May U be well & happy always!

Kathina Day Celebration @ Santi Forest Monastery (M'sia)

2008-09-27T00:00:00.004+08:00

Hi members!

On Sunday, October 19th, Santi Forest Monastery (Malaysia) will be having its Kathina day celebration.

This year, SPBS together with Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) Buddhist Bhavana Club will be participating in the celebration of Kathina day over at monastery.

Since the time of the Buddha, this annual ceremony has taken place during the month after the Vassa, also known as the three-month rain retreat (July - October) according to the monastic order. It is the time of the year when new robes and other requisites is offered by the laity to the monks.

Monastic Program are as shown:

7.00am - Breakfast

8.00am - Pindapata (Alms Round)

9.30am - Requesting for 3 Refuges & 5 Precepts
- Asking of forgiveness from Sangha
- Offering of Kathina robes to Sangha
- Offering of Requisites to Sangha
- Cutting & Sewing of Kathina Robes

10.30am - Offering of food to the Sangha
- Blessing & Sharing of Merits
- Lunch

12.30pm - Dhamma Talk

1.00pm - Sewing & Dyeing of Kathina Robe

7.00pm - Spreading of Kathina Robe
(We will taking our leave after the program ‘Dhamma Talk’)

On this once a year occasion, Kathina day, whatever is offered to the bhikkhu-Sangha is considered, in point of merit, productive of the highest good.

Those keen in participating, may drop an ‘SMS’ to Carol @ 81128454 / Chek Beng @ 96586402 by 8 October. (Further details ie, venue, time of meeting will be notify via calls & email)
(Note: we will be leaving to the monastery on the evening of 18 October.)

Should you have any doubts, feel free to contact Chek Beng @ 96586402 or you may email us @ spbs.sss@gmail.com

May we all rejoice in supporting the monks & celebrating the kathina!

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

Dhamma Sharing: Buddha had Seven Treasures for you (Part 6: Wisdom / Discernment)

2008-09-10T01:02:00.000+08:00

Whoever, man or woman, has these treasures
...is said not to be poor, has not lived in vain.

So the wise should develop
conviction & virtue, confidence & Dhamma-vision(Right View)...

Remembering the Buddhas' instruction...

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What is the Treasure of *Discernment?

There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones is discerning,

Endowed with discernment of arising & passing away
— noble, penetrating, leading to the right ending of stress.

This is called the Treasure of *Discernment.

These, monks, are the seven treasures.
The treasure of conviction,
the treasure of virtue,
the treasure of conscience & concern,
the treasure of listening, generosity,
& discernment as the seventh treasure.

Whoever, man or woman, has these treasures
is said not to be poor, has not lived in vain.

So the wise should develop
conviction & virtue, confidence & Dhamma-vision,
remembering the Buddhas' instruction.

Note:

*Pan~n~aa: Insight / Wisdom / Discernment; The sharp and accurate understanding/judgment on truth = Penetration of the truth

(Understanding based on Wisdom (Pan~n~aa) is gained through direct investigation and personal experience, as compared to understanding based on Memory (San~n~aa), which are knowledge from intellectual and academic means.)

Intellectual theories relies on views and opinions which leads to alot of guesswork.

You may read alot, listen alot...

...But they are merely memory than truth...
As your delusions and defilements within you were not uprooted!

How can it be wisdom if it lacks the ability to destroy delusion?

Dhamma Sharing: Buddha had Seven Treasures for you (Part 5: Generosity)

2008-09-02T01:01:00.000+08:00

Whoever, man or woman, has these treasures
...is said not to be poor, has not lived in vain.

So the wise should develop
conviction & virtue, confidence & Dhamma-vision(Right View)...

Remembering the Buddhas' instruction...

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What is the Treasure of *Generosity?

There is the case of a disciple of the noble ones,

His awareness cleansed of the stain of stinginess, living at home,
- Freely generous,
- Openhanded,
- Delighting in being magnanimous,
- Responsive to requests,
- Delighting in the distribution of alms.

This is called the Treasure of *Generosity.

Note:

*Caga: Generosity or Giving in behavior, mindset and inclination / liberality / munificence

... A miser is never happy, yet people who longed for happiness behaved like a miser.
How can they ever achieve happiness and ease within?

Look right into your heart...
If you can give help... If you can give money...
Why can't you gave away hatred and your selfish desires?

A Compass for your Heart

2008-08-31T06:00:00.004+08:00

Dear Members,

A new service "Compass for the Heart" had been launched!
The Compass that always points to the direction of truth and happiness, the very same direction shown by the Buddha.

It provides quotes directly to your E-mail (Twice per Month) on the great teachings of the Buddha.

You can simply subscribe to the service at the bottom of this web page, below the column of "Archives" Section, by providing your E-mail.

You may visit the blog of "Compass for the Heart" through the "Links" Section as well.

Do keep your heart with wholesome reminders!

Photos of past activities!

2008-08-22T01:16:00.007+08:00

Hi fellow members!

Uploaded here are photos of our past events:
http://picasaweb.google.com/SPBS.SSS

Relish the pleasant memories that we shared! ^^

Dhamma Sharing: Buddha had Seven Treasures for you

2008-08-18T00:00:00.002+08:00

Whoever, man or woman, has these treasures
...is said not to be poor, has not lived in vain.

So the wise should develop
conviction & virtue, confidence & Dhamma-vision(Right View)...

Remembering the Buddhas' instruction...

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What is the Treasure of *Listening?

There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones

has heard much,

has retained what he/she has heard,

has stored what he/she has heard.

Whatever teachings are
admirable in the beginning,

admirable in the middle,

admirable in the end,

That — in their meaning and expression —

Proclaim the holy life that is

entirely complete and pure:

Those are what he/she has listened to often,

retained, discussed, accumulated, examined with his/her mind, and well-penetrated in terms of his/her views.

This is called the Treasure of *Listening.

Note:

*Suta: heard / learned where knowledge received through inspiration or realization"

... Was every word, teaching or advise given to you...

..DoYou listen to him often, remembered, clarify doubts, examined it with a clear mind and penetrate it's meaning well? Or you take them superficially?

Cultivation Retreat @ Santi Forest Monastery (Malaysia)

2008-08-16T08:10:00.020+08:00

Dear fellow Dhamma friends,

In search of peace & tranquility after exam?
Looking for a place to be away from the noise and clutter of the city?
Always wanting to seek liberation ?
Wishes to experience that state of calmness ?

If all this factors are what you are looking forward to, here is a good news for you!

On behalf of SPBS, I am proud to announce to u that there will be a 10 days retreat during the upcoming 6 weeks vacation.

In the retreat, we are able to understand the basic concepts of Buddhism rightly, and develop them under their exemplary guidance, experiencing the Buddha’s teaching and training personally, and directly through the lifestyle in the monastery.

We will be observing Eight precepts throughout the 10 days (Exclusive of 1st & last day), its where one can truly experience the simplicity of life and contentment in the midst of trees and huts(Kutis).

It is highly recommended to those who are interested in either:

- Truly Understanding Buddhism (Teachings/Training)
- Development in Mental Discipline/Meditation (Samadhi)
- Solving doubts and questions
- Understanding the proper practice of Buddhist Monks
- Striving for spiritual growth/goal (Bhavana)
- Peaceful and simple lifestyle for mental relieve from stress

Date: 17 - 28 Sept 08
Venue: Santi Forest Monastery， Malaysia
Meeting Place: Kranji MRT Station @ 10am

Those keen in participating, may drop an 'SMS' to Carol @ 81128454 / Chek Beng @ 96586402 before 1 september

Should have any doubts feel free to contact Xin Hao @ 94301046 / Chek Beng @ 96586402.

May you attain Samma-samadhi!

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Photos
4 days later I post the photo album here, I (Xinhao Silatharo)recieved a email from Chun Kiang (Aka Bhante Atiphalo) that Ajhan Keng has instructions, that anything upload into the internet needs to ask his permission first. Those who still like to view the photos may send your request by leaving a comment here.

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Program Outlines:

17 Sept
10am: Gathering at Kranji MRT Station
12pm: Lunch over at City Square (Malaysia)
1.30pm: Set off to Santi Monastery
3.00pm: Settle Down

18 - 27 Sept
(Temple Routine)

28 Sept
10am: Back to 5 Precepts Taking / Lunch
12pm: Final consultation with Spiritual Advisor
1pm: Set off to Singapore
3pm: Home Sweet Home!

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Maps

Dhamma Sharing : Buddha had Seven Treasures for you (Part 3: Conscience and Concern)‏

2008-08-10T00:10:00.002+08:00

Whoever, man or woman, has these treasures
...is said not to be poor, has not lived in vain.

So the wise should develop
conviction & virtue, confidence & Dhamma-vision(Right View)...

Remembering the Buddhas' instruction...

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What is the Treasure of *Conscience?

There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones feels shame at [the thought/intention of engaging in]
bodily misconduct, verbal misconduct, mental misconduct.

This is called the Treasure of *Conscience.

Note:
*Hiri: Conscience / Moral Shame

What is the Treasure of **Concern?

There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones feels concern for [the suffering that results from]
bodily misconduct, verbal misconduct, mental misconduct.

This is called the Treasure of **Concern.

Note:
**Ottapa: Concern / Moral Fear

... Conscience and Concern was the factor which maintain peace and morality in the world.

Inner peace of the Wise arises from possessing Conscience and Concern in every bodily, verbal and mental misconduct...

Is there Conscience and Concern in you, every moment, every thought?