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1. SMC Opening Ceremony cum
Vassa Robe Offering Ceremony: 5 July 09 (Sun), 9.30 am
We have shifted to our new
premises at 40 Jalan Malu-Malu in Jan 09. Now, we are
happy to invite you to our SMC Opening Ceremony cum
Vassa Robe Offering Ceremony on 5 July 2009 at 9.30 am.
Sayadaw U Pannavamsa (Aggamahapandita,
Aggamahasaddhammajotika), Abbot of Dhammikayama Burmese
Buddhist Temple, Penang, and Sayadaw U Sejjanalankara (Dvipitakadhara),
Abbot of Dhammasukha Monastery, Los Angeles, USA have
been specially invited for the opening ceremony.
Devotees who wish to offer vassa robes and requisites to
the Sangha are welcome to participate in this
meritorious offering ceremony. Robes will be available
for offering at the centre.
Click here for
SMC Map.
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Programme on 5 July 09 (Sun) |
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9.30 am |
* Opening Ceremony - Official
ribbon cutting
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9.35 am |
* Taking of 3 Refuges & 5 Precepts
by the devotees
* Opening Address
* Paritta Chanting
by Sangha
* Dhamma Talk
* Presentation by SMC
Children Sunday Dhamma Class
* Offering of Vassa
Robes and Requisites to Sangha
* Sharing of Merits
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11.30 am |
* Sanghikadana – Offering of lunch
to the Sangha
* Lunch – Burmese Laksa (Mohinga) &
Glass Noodle Soup for all devotees |
2.
Invitation to observe vassa: 7 July (Tues), 8 pm
The committee will be
inviting Venerable Sayadaw U Rajinda and Bhante Mahacara
on 7 July at 8 pm to observe their vassa at SMC during
the threemonth vassana season.
3. Meditation for Beginners (English): 8 sessions, Every
Thurs, 7.30 pm on 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug, 3, 10
Sept 09
Meditation classes for
beginners will be conducted in English by Sayadaw U
Rajinda every Thursday for 8 weeks from 23 July to 20
Sept at 7.30 pm. Participants are invited to attend the
one-day Group Meditation at SMC on 20 Sept 09 after
attending the 8 sessions.
Course outline
is as follows:
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23 & 30 July |
Contemplation of the Body (Kayanupassana) |
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6 & 13 Aug |
Contemplation of the Feelings (Vedanupassana) |
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20 & 27 Aug |
Contemplation of the Mind (Cittanupassana) |
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3 & 10 Sept |
Contemplation of the Mental Objects (Dhammanupassana) |
For those who are keen to learn from Sayadaw, please
register by email (name, contact number) or on the
notice board. The course is free.
4.
Group Meditation Session: 19 July 09, Sunday, 8.30 am -
5 pm
All are welcome to join us in
the group meditation session at our new centre, 40 Jalan
Malu-Malu. Lunch will be provided. Please email us your
registration details (name, contact number) or register
at the notice board at SMC. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
5.
Pindapata (alms food offering): 26 July, Sunday, 9 am
On Sunday 26 July, our
Venerable, Sayadaw U Rajinda will be going on pindapata
(collection of alms food) in the vicinity of the market
at Chong Pang City, Yishun Ring Road. Giving alms food
or food dana is one of the meritorious deeds.Everyone is
welcome to participate in this meritorious event and
share the merit. Please do not offer money during
the alms round as the monks will accept food only. More
information regarding the location of the pindapata will
be released soon via email and SMC website. Sådhu! Sådhu!
Sådhu!
6. Burmese Language Class (Reading &
Writing) for Children: Every Sun, 2 - 5 pm
A Burmese Language class on
reading and writing is conducted by lay teachers for
children every Sunday from 2 – 5 pm.
7.
Weekly Activities:
Thursday, 7.30 pm - Meditation & Dhamma Talk (English)
Sunday, 7.30 pm - Meditation & Dhamma Talk (Burmese)
Sådhu! Sådhu! Sådhu! |
