Date: 3 May to 19 Jul 2019 (Every Fri) refer to schedule below
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: The Buddhist Library, Level 2 Seminar Room
Fees: FOC (BL Members), $20 (Non members)
“What is Buddhism? Is it a religion or a way of life? How do we apply Buddhism in our daily lives?”
“Learning without practice is of no worth.
Though much he recites the Sacred Texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who counts others’ kine. He has no share in the fruits of the Holy Life.
Though little he recites the Sacred Texts, but acts in accordance with the teaching, forsaking lust, hatred and ignorance, truly knowing, with mind well freed, clinging to naught here and here-after, he shares the fruits of the Holy Life.”
The Dhammapada- Yamaka Vagga
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 3 May | The Core Teachings Dr. Lee Liang Tee – Why the Teaching of The Four Noble Truths – Understanding The Concept of Suffering – How to Cope in Today’s Context |
| 10 May | The Middle Doctrine Evelyn Goh Pih Yu – Doctrine of Dependent Origination – Applications and Implications to a Modern Lifestyle |
| 17 May | Buddhism as We See It Today Bhante Wimalajothi – General Concepts – Religion or Atheistic? – Comparison with Other Spiritual Movements – Its Relevance in Today’s Secular Context |
| 24 May | The Path Dr. Wong Weng Fai – The Middle Path – The Three Aspects of the Path – The Methodology to Escape from Rounds of Rebirth – Mind Transformation – Meditation |
| 31 May | The Founder – Life of Gautama Buddha Dr. Tham Weng Yew – His lifelong Work – His Contributions to the World – Significance of “Buddhahood” |
| 7 Jun | The 3 Facets of Buddhism Dr. Tham Weng Yew – A Look at Theravada, Mahayana & Vajrayana Concepts & Teachings – Rituals, Ceremonies and Culture |
| 14 Jun | Kalama Sutta Foo Siew Ee – Ten inadequate sources of knowledge – Three unwholesome roots – Four Sublime States – Four Solaces – Practical Applications |
| 21 Jun | Suffering and the Cause of Suffering Foo Siew Fong |
| 28 Jun | Facing the World Dr. Tham Weng Yew – Applying Buddhism in Modern Day Setting – Looking into Human Lifespan in the Buddhist Context – Tackling Death and The Dying Process |
| 5 Jul | Principles of Lay Followers Bhante Wimalajothi |
| 12 Jul | Mental Cultivation Bhante Dhammaratana |
| 19 Jul | Q&A All Speakers are invited to answer questions from participants |
Registration
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