Saturday, February 27, 2010

First Dhamma Talk of 2010


This is a start of a series of four sharing that aim to bring better understanding of the dhamma to the IMU buddhist population.

The topics of the day are The Triple Gem, Threefold Refuge, Four Noble Truth and Noble Eightfold Path.
Everyone is invited. Please join us.. and bring your friends along..

The dhamma sharing speakers are Brother Kian Foh and Sister Guat Cheng.


Venue: SR3 (1.09)

Time: 7.50pm - 9.30pm

Date: 2 March 2010 (Tuesday)

Friday, February 12, 2010

Happy Chinese New Year

Hey everyone!

Today is Chinese New Year eve and also Valentines eve. So on behalf of the IMU Buddhist Society, I would to wish everyone of you,

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
GET LOTS OF ANGPOWS!
EAT LOTS OF COOKIES!


GET LOTS OF FLOWERS!


EAT LOTS OF CHOCOLATES!

May you be well and happy
RenYi

Monday, February 8, 2010

February '10 Newsletter

Ehipassiko

“Just as rust, arisen out of the iron, so do his own deeds lead the transgressor to an evil state.” –Mala Vaggo –Dhammapada

Starting on a very realistic note, the February Newsletter has a different twist. This month we will be looking at various Buddha Statues worshipped in various countries.

First and foremost what does a Buddha statue represent?

Statues or models of the Buddha is called Buddharupa in Sanskrit which literally means “Form of the Awakened One”. There are two major schools of thought regarding the absolute purpose of the Buddha Statue, Theravada Buddhists do not believe in worshipping the Buddha Statue but show respect towards it. Mahayana Buddhists believe that worshipping the Buddha Statue brings them closer to enlightenment.

Across cultures there are various depictions of the Buddha:

A well proportioned figure is depicted in Indian, Tibetan and other South-asian cultures.

Buddharupa found in Japan are square and stolid.












The “laughing” or “Happy” Buddharupa is most often confused with Gautama Buddha. The “laughing” Buddharupa is one of a Chinese Buddhist monk Budei, who considered himself to embody the Buddha.


The Buddha preached the Dhamma for 45 years of His life with many hardships and obstacles out of compassion and love towards the suffering beings of this world. And the best way to appreciate the Blessed one, our Teacher, the incomparable one is to see him through the Dhamma. Understand the Dhamma and live accordingly. When you go about this and worship the Blessed one, when you look at him you will realize who he was, and what he did for this world. It will bring new meaning to the word “worship” as now you will see beyond a mere statue venerate the Buddha for his qualities and teachings which will ultimately lead you to the state of highest Bliss, Nibbana .

Sukhi Hotu

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu to Chathu for writing this wonderful article.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Blood Donation Drive

Hello guys =)
May I ask if you all can help me in getting volunteers for our coming Blood Donation Drive? The details are as follow..

Date: 9-11 February 2010
Venue: 4th floor (outside LT3)
Time: 10am - 5pm


So far we are still lack of volunteers helping out from 10am to 1pm. Of course, you are welcome to help out at any other time too =)
And...we would need a cameraman to snap a few shots. Anyone available?? Can you please let me know by this friday? I'd need to compile them into a list =)
All I need are just name, phone number and time slot where they're free to help out.
Thanks a lot ya !!! Have a nice day !!

Kaizia

Chinese New Year Gathering

As I told you guys, we will be having more activities for this year. Currently, we are working on the whole semester's events and the schedule will be out soon. So do check out our Facebook group and this blog for more information...

So as a start there will be our Chinese New Year Gathering on 6th February at Vista B.
We will be doing it pot luck style this time. So a list of stuff that needs to be brought is out:
Mandarin Oranges
Fried Bee Hoon
Agar-agar/Jelly
Curry
Kuih-Muih (any dessert)
Fried Rice
Fried Chicken
Drinks
Ice-Cream
Fruits

Do remember to wear either Orange, Red, Pink or Yellow only on that day so that we can have the CNY mood!!!

If you have any ideas for the event, you can always share it in the chatbox or let me know. Will love to hear from you all.

So do drop your name in the Facebook group if you are interested or send me an e-mail at eishinlaw@yahoo.co.uk

Will update you all with the latest information

~ ai xin ~
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