Date: 13 Jul 2025 (Sun)
Time: 10am to 5pm (华文部活动: 2.30 – 4.30pm)
Venue: The Buddhist Library *
About this Programme
The Buddhist Library celebrates Dhamma Day every year, marking the day when the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the five ascetics at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. This day is considered a time to express gratitude for the Buddha’s teachings, which offer humanity a way to release from themselves from their bonds.
The Buddhist Library’s “Dhamma Day 2025” activities will have both English- and Chinese-language programmes. Both will feature chanting of the Dhammacakkappavattanasutta and dhamma talks by the Sangha.
The detailed program is below.
* Note: in the event that the Library has to close for renovations, we will announce alternate plans on this webpage as well as on the Library’s noticeboard.
初转法轮日
初转法轮日是佛教徒庆祝释迦牟尼成佛之后，在鹿野苑为五比丘第一次宣说佛法的日子。世界各地的佛教徒都会在这一天感恩佛陀弘扬解脱人道的法门。
师父会带领信众诵《初转法轮经》与开示。
* 请注意: 如果图书馆因维修而暂时关闭，我们将在此网页以及图书馆布告栏发布替代计划。
| Time | Activities |
|---|---|
| 10.00am | Offerings to the 28 Buddhas and Chanting (Pali) |
| 10.30am | Chanting of Dhammacakka Sutta/First Sermon of the Buddha (Pali) |
| 1.15pm – 2.15pm | Dhamma Talk by BL Sangha (English) |
| 2.30pm | 诵《初转法轮经》与开示 Chinese Chanting of the Buddha’s First Sermon and Talk |
| 3.15pm | 诵《八十八佛大忏悔文》与开示 Chinese Chanting of 88 Buddhas and Talk |
| 4.00pm | 礼赞五方佛 Praise to the Five Buddhas (Chinese) |
| 4.15pm | 回向与祝福 Dedication of merits and blessings (Chinese) |
| 4.30pm | Puja and Dedication of merits in English/Pali |
| 5.00pm | End |
