March 2008

 

 

6 Thu

A BEAUTIFUL LIFE – The JOY OF SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY

Talk cum Q & A session by Sylvia Bay, Dharma Teacher

 

As we live day after day and year after year, how do we find meaningfulness in living?  As we brave through the up's and down's of life, how can Buddhist practices help us find the deeper meaning of our being? Let Sylvia bring you through the Buddha's rendition of a meaningful life and discover your own beautiful life.

 

 

13 Thu

EXECUTIVES’ INSIGHTS ON SHORT-TERM MONK/NUN-HOOD

Sharing by Edward Wong, Ruby Pan and Yow Jit Sin

 

What is the practice of short-term novitiate (monkhood or nunhood)? Must all Buddhists go through this? Is such a practice suitable for busy executives? Personally, what did they learn from it? How has it increased their effectiveness and spirituality? Let them share with you their experiences in India & Nepal.

 

 

20 Thu

buddhist backpacker’s series: The HAPPINESS that is Bhutan

Sharing by Elaine Sng, PR practitioner

 

The isolated and peaceful kingdom of Bhutan, where Vajrayana Buddhism is the state religion, had been shrouded in mystery for many years.  Sandwiched between two of the hungriest and fastest growing nations, India & China, Bhutan faces threat of globalisation and modernisation.  Intrigued by the fact that life seems to be still simple, despite external influences, and that Gross National Happiness is still valued over Gross Domestic Product, Elaine painstakingly saved up for a trip to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

 

 

27 Thu

Applying Buddhism@work: avoid evil, do good, get ahead!

Sharing by Siew Chee Hoe, Regional Manager & Yap Ching Wi, Buddhist Youth Worker

 

Chee Hoe will be discussing on common dilemmas faced when applying Budddhism at work - applying the 5 precepts (moral guiding principles); the importance of reputation and deciding between being active and passive. Chee Hoe will draw on his personal experiences and his expertise as a Trainer to offer insights and practical tips. Ching Wi will reflect on her career development and offering lessons learnt in areas of ethics, faith and courage. Come and decide if theirs are the winning ways to get ahead.

 

 

VENUE                                                            

 

All sessions are at Awareness Place [Well-Being] Centre, Level 3, #03-39 Blk 231 Bain Street,

Bras Basah Complex (Beside the National Library, nearest MRT station: City Hall)

 

TIME          7.30pm – 9.30pm

 

REGISTRATION  

Please register to avoid disappointment: email wsdp@kmspks.org, tel 6849 5346 or sms 9736 1146

 

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS / FACILITATORS 

 

Sylvia Bay has nine years of formal education in Buddhism and holds a BA (Hons) in Buddhist Studies from Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka. She has been teaching Dhamma for 6yrs at Mangala Vihara and gives regular Dhamma talks at the invitation of various Buddhist organisations in Singapore, such as Tisarana, Buddhist Fellowship and Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. Sylvia also holds a Masters Degree in International Public Policy.

 

Edward Wong, Bank Executive with a local bank, has been practicing Mahayana Buddhism since 2004. Having a Metta heart in nature, he has been actively involving in various voluntary works which enables him to put Buddhist teachings into practice; thus bringing joy and compassion to the needy. 

 

Elaine Sng is a PR practitioner by profession, who frequently travels to off-the-beaten-track places for pleasure, pilgrimage, or simply just to regain her sanity.  She has been volunteering with the Youth Ministry at KMSPKS since 2006, including helping out as a tour guide for the Vesak Trail for the past 2 years.  She has also just begun her stint as a volunteer Sunday School Teacher at the PKS Saturday & Sunday School.

 

Ruby Pan is an English language and literature teacher who is trained in drama. She used to write, perform and direct until teaching took over her life. She has worked with The Necessary Stage and appeared on the Mr. Brown Show. She also volunteers her services regularly for the KMSPKS Youth Ministry.

 

Siew Chee Hoe is a regional product manager with an electronics firm. He is also a trainer, versed in NLP. His first encounter with Buddhism was in Secondary 3 in Malaysia. After taking refuge in 1990, Chee Hoe has been volunteering at organisations such as the Buddha’s Light International Association and KMSPKS.

 

Yow Jit Sin is currently working as a laboratory Technician with a local research company. With a strong passion in helping people, he joined KMSPKS and some other organizations as a volunteer.  Jit Sin also spends his time meaningfully by attending regular Dharma classes despite his busy work schedule.

 

Yap Ching Wi is the Manager of the Youth Ministry in KMSPKS. She is trained in social work from NUS & LSE. An active volunteer, she has contributed in organisations such as the Re-making Singapore Committee & the Singapore Association of Social Workers. When she encountered Buddhism 7 years ago, she realized that her childhood dream of wanting to save the world is not childish after all!

 

 

 

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