Dear brother & sisters of the Dhamma,
I am sure most of you is aware of our upcoming activity. Yes! Vesak Day Celebration!
Hence, I am proud to say that the society will be celebrating one of the most important events in the Buddhist calendar – Vesak Day over at Palelai Buddhist temple.
This day marks the Birth, Enlightment & Final Nibbina of Lord Buddha. This auspicious event is observed & celebrated throughout the Buddhist world with great veneration.
Program are as follows:
6.00am - Morning chanting
7.00am - Taking of the 5 Precepts / 8 Precepts
8.00am - Pinapata (Alms collection by venerables)
11.00am – Offering of Lunch (Dana) to the monks
12.00pm - Free lunch to all devotees
6.00pm - Evening chanting
7.00pm - Candlelight procession followed by the chanting of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (Lord Buddha's First Discourse) and Parittas (protective discourses).
Details are as shown:
Date: 19th May (Vesak Day)
Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple (We will meet @ Tanah Merah Ctl Station)
Time : Gather @ 9.30am
Those wish to join us for this meritorious event on Vesak day, please ‘SMS’ to Aung @ 90904156 / Chek Beng @ 96586402. Do remember to include your name.
(Those whom have register on the wednesday, need no confirmation.)
Should you have any doubts, feel free to contact Aung @ 90904156 or Xin Hao @ 94301046.
On behalf of the management committee, I hereby take this opportunity to wish a Very Happy Vesak Day!
May you, your family and friends be all way well and happy !
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
"The survival of Buddhism and the survival of the Dhamma are two different things. The success of a Buddhist organization should never be measured in conventional commercial terms but by how well it embodies the Buddha's teachings."