There will be no sharing at SBM this Saturday, as we will be heading over to Poh Ming Tse Temple to attend a dharma sharing, entitledAre You Afraid of Ghosts?
Here's a short summary of the dharma sharing:
"This is the month of Ullambana festival. We take this opportunity to honour and remember the departed ones. How do we truly do so? What constitutes tradition and what constitute Buddhist practices?
There is also such a belief that hells beings will roam the streets with the one-month visiting pass. Is this true? How do Buddhist view paranormal activities? Are you afraid of Ghosts? Should we be?"
Meeting Time - 1.00 PM at Newton MRT
And that's not all!
In the evening we will be heading back to SBM to join bhante for chanting to mark the death anniversary of Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda, so do bring along a set of white shirt and pants. Chanting will start at 8pm.
To The Past & Current Executive Committee of SBM Youth,
Dear Youth Leaders of SBM,
The Youth leaders of Buddhist Fellowship would like to offer our warmest congratulations on your inauguration/handingover. We are grateful for the initiative that SBM has taken in uniting the Youth Buddhist Community and sincerely hope to work more closely with your good organisation in the future to propagate Dhamma for the entire Buddhist community.
We wish you all the best in your spiritual pursuits & may SBM always prosper!
This week there will be no Sharing and there will be an event to officiate and empower the SBM youth new committee.
Our Meeting Place/Time: Date: 21st August 2010 Time: 3pm Location: Singapore Buddhist Mission
For those who wish to take bus, Buses that serves there are:
Serangoon Rd, Aft Moonstone Lane. Bus stop no: B60181 Info To & From Here Bus Route Search Buses at this stop: 8,26,31,90,142,151,151e,154,561,966,985
See you there @ the Tea Party!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Hey People,
Please be reminded that there will be no sharing session this coming saturday due to the Resonation concert. We will be setting up the event for friday and saturday.
For those who are interested to volunteer, please contact Kevin @ 92391484, Jimmy @ 97959653 or Alvin @ 97986072.
That is the middle way, the Noble Eightfold Path, which "gives rise to vision, gives rise to knowledge, and leads to peace, to direct knowledge, to enlightenment, to Nibbana."
- Bhikkhu Bodhi
This week, we were honored to have dearest Amy to share with all the youths extracted teachings of the Noble Eightfold Path from a book titled “The Noble Eightfold Path” by Bhikku Bodhi. In brief, the Noble Eightfold Path are:
The first two aspects are categorised as the Wisdom aspect of the Noble 8 Fold Path RIGHT UNDERSTANDING To understand Kamma (Actions) - what are wholesome and unwholesome Kamma. Ultimately, understanding of the Four noble Truths
RIGHT INTENTIONS/THOUGHT Intentions to let go of cravings on unncessary wants and needs and ultimately having the right intentions to renunciate the material world and walk the Buddha's path.
Intentions of Good-will and Intentions of harmlessness both different in its own ways but derived from the fundamental thought of wanting both others and yourself to be well and happy.
These next three aspects are categorised as the Morality aspect of the Noble 8 fold Path
RIGHT SPEECH Avoid lying, tale-bearin, harsh speech, idle talk
RIGHT ACTION Not to destroy life, steal or commit sexual misconduct RIGHT LIVELIHOOD avoid occupation which brings harm to oneself and others
The last three are considered Concentration aspect of the Noble 8 Fold Path
RIGHT EFFORT do one’s best in the right direction, sincerely
RIGHT MINDFULNESS To always be aware and attentive (1) CONTEMPLATION OF THE BODY (KAYANUPASSANA) (2) CONTEMPLATION OF FEELING (VEDANANUPASSANA) (3) CONTEMPLATION OF THE STATE OF MIND (CITTANUPASSANA) (4) CONTEMPLATION OF PHENOMENA (DHAMMANUPASSANA)
RIGHT MEDITATION Calm the mind such that true nature of things can be realised
Here is a summary video of Amy providing an overview on how the Noble 8 Fold Paths are interrested to one another.
After the session, we had dinner prepared by our dearest friend Mr Mao Mao, Jian Yong and Fu Zhong. Through coordinated effort, some of the youth helped in various areas as you can see in the pictures.
Thank you all for preparing a simple yet warming dinner for all of us! Also Thank you Amy for preparing the sharing despite your busy schedule! It's your first sharing and I'm sure its not the last..right? hee!
