Date: 15 May to 31 Jul 2020 (Every Fri) refer to schedule below
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm (with optional 30mins for Q&A)
Venue: Skype
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 |
|---|---|
| 15 May | Concept of 5 Aggregates Bhante Wimalajothi |
| 22 May | The Core Teachings Dr. Wong Weng Fai – Why the teaching of the Four Noble Truths – Understanding the concept of suffering – How to cope in today’s context |
| 29 May | A Disciplinary cord for Laity Bhante Somananda |
| 5 Jun | The Theory of Kamma and Rebirth Bhante Wimajothi |
| 12 Jun | Understanding the concept of Suffering Bhante Somanada |
| 19 Jun | The Doctrine – 3 Characteristics of Existence Bhante Wimalajothi |
| 26 Jun | Mental Culture and its Gradual Process Bhante Somanada |
| 3 Jul | The Middle Doctrine Dr. Wong Weng Fai – Doctrine of Dependent Origination – Applications and implications to a modern lifestyle |
| 10 Jul | 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 |
| 17 Jul | The Founder – Life of Gautama Buddha Dr. Tham Weng Yew – His Lifelong Work – His Contributions to the World – Significance of “Buddhahood” |
| 24 Jul | The 3 Facets of Buddhism Dr. Tham Weng Yew – A look at Theravada, Mahayana & Vajrayana Concepts & Teachings – Rituals, Ceremonies and Culture |
| 31 Jul | 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 |