Ork Pansa/Devo Day 11 October 2022

The Buddha spent his 7th Rains Residence Retreat in the Tavatimsa Heaven to teach the Abdhidhamma (Higher Dhamma) to his late mother Queen Mahamaya, as a mark of gratitude to her. When the Buddha completed the teaching to his mother, he descended from Tavatimsa heaven to earth in Sankassa (Sankissa) City on the last day of the Rains Residence Retreat.

This day is now known as Ork Pansa in Thai or Devo Day. Palelai Buddhist Temple will be celebrating Devo Day on 11 October 2022, Tuesday.

Programme:

9am

Chanting of Protective Discourses at Palelai Buddha Hall

Alms-round (pindapata) in the temple compound.

9.30am to 10.30am

Lighting of candles and incense

Paying homage to the Triple Gem

Taking refuge and requesting for the Five Precepts

Chanting of protective discourses and blessings by the Sangha

Offering of tokens of appreciation to the Sangha

Sharing of merits with departed ones.

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October 2022《Recollection of The Buddha Meditation Course》is open for registration.

Join us for Rice Pagoda Charity Day on 25 Sep

Rice Pagoda (Chedi Kao San), a traditional North-Eastern Thai practice of dana (giving and sharing), is celebrated in conjunction with our Annual Charity Day. You are welcome to donate rice, dry rations, adult diapers and adult milk powder to the temple which will be distributed to community welfare organisations and homes. A portion will also be sent to Sri Lanka to support those impacted by the economic crisis.

A public ceremony will be held to rejoice in the goodness of the donors, all are welcome to join:
Time: 9 - 10.30am
Date: Sunday, 25 September 2022
Venue: Main Shrine

The distribution will then begin after the meal dana at 12pm. We will need volunteers to load the items onto lorries on that day. For those who wish to volunteer, please be at the temple by 11.45pm.

On Saturday, 24 September, we will also need volunteers to help sort out the items for the beneficiaries. If interested, please be at the Main Shrine at 1pm.

The temple will be building up the rice pagoda from 15 August - 24 September 2022.

Join Dhamma Chat on every Tuesday and Q&A session on every Sunday, where you will be able to speak and ask Ajaan Suchart questions directly. The details are in the poster.

Registration is open for Children Dhamma Class and Youth Dhamma Group.

Kathina Celebration 2022

The Kathina ceremony is celebrated once a year after the conclusion of the Vassa (Rains Retreat). Traditionally, it starts from the day after Devo Day and continues for the whole month.

The ceremony could be traced back to the 25th year of the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment. A group of thirty Monks from Saketa were journeying together with the intention of spending the Vassa with the Lord Buddha at Jetavana Grove near Savatthi in the Kingdom of Kosala, India. However, the Vassa started before they could reach the destination and had to stop travelling.

Immediately, after the Vassa the Monks continued with their journey to Jetavana Grove near Savatthi to pay their respect to the Lord Buddha and listen to his Dhamma. As it was still raining and by the time the Monks reached their destination, they were all exhausted and drenched. Their robes were worn down. Lady Visaka, who was at the monastery saw the condition of the Monks and had requested the Lord Buddha to accept her offering of robes to the Monks. Lord Buddha consented to her request. Since then the Kathina Ceremony is observed every year.

<忆佛念禅修课程> 现以接受报名。

《Recollection of The Buddha Meditation Course》is open for registration.

Registration is open for the 3rd Run of Basic Meditation Course (8 lessons)

No 9pm chanting during Vassa period

Asalha Puja on 13 July 2022

Notice: No Almsround on 24th June

Dear Devotees,

Please be informed that there will be no Pindapata (almsround) at Blk 511 Bedok North Street 3 Food Centre this coming Friday, 24 June 2022 as the market will be closed for cleaning.

However you are still encouraged to Dana at the temple.

Sadhu anumodana 🙏🏼

第一届中学生生活营 〝心中的宁静” 主办单位：“心中的宁静”义工团

Learn the basic of Pali Chanting from Phra Ong Junior Cittasaṃvaro.

May Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Martin Piyadhammo

Join us on Saturday, 28th May at 6pm for a Dhamma Q&A session with Than Ajahn Martin Piyadhammo, one of Luang Ta Maha Bua's foremost western disciples.

Find out more about Than Ajahn on his website Forest Dhamma Talks and YouTube channel.

The session will start with a live Q&A , following by reading of the questions submitted.

1. Live Q&A

- Please ensure that your video and audio is working well

- Use the “Raise Hand” function in zoom to ask questions

- Unmute to ask questions when informed by the MC to do so

2. Reading of submitted questions

- Please submit the questions at https://bit.ly/submit_question

- Feel free to use the “Raise Hand” function in zoom or type in the zoom chat for any follow up questions

Chao Khun Keng Dhamma Talk @ Dining Hall this Friday, 29th April 7pm

Chao Khun Keng will be giving us a Dhamma talk in English this Friday, 29 Apr at the Dining Hall. No registration needed, only walk-ins. Hope to see you!

This year Vesak day falls on 15 May 2022, Sunday. You and your family are invited to join us in celebrating this most sacred Buddhist observance day.

April Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Martin Piyadhammo

Join us on Saturday, 23rd April at 6pm for a Dhamma Q&A session with Tan Ajahn Martin Piyadhammo, one of Luang Ta Maha Bua's foremost western disciples.

Find out more about Tan Ajahn on his website Forest Dhamma Talks.

The session will start with a live Q&A , following by reading of the questions submitted.

1. Live Q&A

- please ensure that your video and audio is working well

- use the “raise hand” function in zoom to ask questions

- unmute to ask questions when informed by the MC to do so

2. Reading of submitted questions

- please submit the questions via the online form below

- feel free to use the “raise hand” function in zoom or type in the zoom chat for any follow up questions

Meditation Hall Usage for Day 2 of Luang Por Kalyano Easter Weekend Retreat

With the upcoming Luang Por Kalyano Easter Weekend Virtual Retreat (15-17 April), the Meditation Hall on level 3 will be made available for retreatants to practice and attend the live sessions on Saturday, 16th April from 9.45am-7pm.

As seats are limited in the Meditation Hall, please register using this form to receive confirmation: https://forms.gle/A9DyQp9SP4TfLjrL6