Hi everyone, the session tomorrow will start at 7pm instead! Hope to see you! :)

Happy midweek everyone! Next Monday 11 Dec, we are fortunate to have Venerable Juewei to share with us tips and tricks on how to care for oneself. Do join us if you are keen to learn more about it! 😊

Planning for the year ahead?

📆 Our Digital Buddhist Calendar 2024 is now available!

Deepen your spiritual practice with our comprehensive calendar featuring observance days.

🧘‍♂️ Renew your aspirations bi-weekly

🌟 Gain bite-sized wisdom

🎓 Learn more about Buddhism


Download now: https://handfulofleaves.life/buddhist-calendar-singapore-2024/

Available on Google Calendar and Apple Calendar.

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Wait, but why observe holy days?
How does it help with our spiritual practice?
Read this comprehensive guide here 👉 bit.ly/hol-observance-guide

The 23rd 100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat in Singapore -
Date: 21st to 25th Dec 2023 (Thur to Mon)
Time: 9am - 9pm (Last day ends at 6pm)
Location: The Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association
Registration link: https://forms.gle/6UXYNHGaDsntNYhK7

If you are unable to join us full time for the retreat, here is the offerings information for part-time participants:
One Day - $40
Morning (9am – 12.30pm) - S$15
Afternoon (1.30pm – 5.30pm) - S$15
Evening (6.30pm - 9pm) - $10

Please take note of the following information:
• Part-time tickets will only be available for purchase at the event venue during the retreat
• Vegetarian meals are NOT included within the ticket price. If there are extra meal boxes available during the retreat, they will be distributed to part-time participants.

Grateful to have Jue Wei Shifu with us 🙏😊 Thank you everyone for joining us. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!

Dear Dharma Brothers and Sisters,

Buddhist Youth Network & Singapore Buddhist Mission will be holding a 365 lights offering on 31st Dec to express gratitude to our loved ones, teachers and friends. All proceeds from the gratitude lights will go to support Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship Limited (Aranya).

Sponsor a gratitude light :
https://www.sbm.sg/365gratitudelights

Lights will be offered on behalf of all sponsors, physical attendance is not required. If you would like to do the offering in person, please contact Singapore Buddhist Mission (Mason) at 82437603.

Hi, everyone! Join us for MDC this coming Monday, Brother Pei Jing will be sharing with us on The Four Noble Truths. :)
Date: 18 Dec 2023
Time: 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Venue: NUS MD6-03-01N
Topic: The Four Noble Truths

If you would like to join but cannot come in person, you may join via zoom as well.
Zoom: http://bit.ly/medicaldhammacircle

Announcement for Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s Public Talk

Topic : The Myth of Impermanence
Date: 16-12-2023
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Level 3 The Star Gallery, Singapore 138617
*Free admission, no registration required. Admission time start at 6:30pm.

We kindly wish to remind everyone who wish to attend the public talk that our venue has a maximum capacity of 700 individuals. Therefore, entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we reach this capacity, regrettably, we won't be able to permit any one else to enter the hall. Your understanding and cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.🙏🙏🙏

Organizer: Tergar Singapore
Facebook: https://facebook.com/tergar.singapore

Greetings Friends,

We are delighted that Ajahn Vajiro will be offering a 5-Day retreat on cultivating the ten perfections in Singapore.

Date: 19 Jan to 24 Jan 2024
Residential retreat only
Venue: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Prajna Meditation Hall

Registration link:
https://bit.ly/5DLPVSIR

Please refer to the poster for more details.

Anumodana. Sadhu. 🙏

☸ *Online Retreat with Ajahn Anan* Registration is open
🎙️Thai, Chinese & English
📆: 15-20 Feb 2024

📝 Registration & more info:
https://watmarpjan.org/en/live/retreat-feb2024/

You are welcome to join this 6-day online meditation retreat with Ajahn Anan where we will cultivate the mindfulness, peace and understanding that bring us out of suffering. The schedule includes periods of group chanting and meditation, along with Dhamma talks and question & answer sessions. It is open for everyone from all countries.

🌟 Kick-start 2024 with a series led by Phra Goh Chun Kiang

🔎 Explore the significance of the 5 Faculties (Indriyas), delve their essence, and understand their crucial role in our spiritual practice.

🗣 Speaker: Phra Goh Chun Kiang
Dates:
Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb 1, 15, 22, 29
(Break on 8 Feb for CNY)
Day: Thursday
Time: 7.30pm
Topic: The Five Faculties

🔹No registration is required
🔹Zoom ➿ link
http://bit.ly/AniccaDukkhaAnatta
Meeting ID: 891 8520 0699
Passcode: 12345

💗Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu

Dhamma Buds
🌱 法芽

Thinking of a new year resolution? Why not take up a new volunteer role at Palelai and make a meaningful gift of your service and time?

For more details on volunteering at Palelai: https://palelaibuddhisttemple.org/volunteer

To learn more about service dana in Buddhism, please watch Chao Khun Keng’s recent dhamma talk: https://www.facebook.com/palelaibuddhisttemple/videos/1057043312105619

Hello, everyone! For the next 2 weeks, we'll be taking a break. We'll be having the next session on 8 Jan. Keep well and have a merry buddha-mas and happy new year! :))

*Ajahn Cattamalo Singapore Dhammaduta 2024*
Abbot, Muttodaya Forest Monastery

📅 *19 Jan 2024 (Fri)*
🛐 Palelai Buddhist Temple
⏰ 7pm: Dhamma Talk

📅 *20 & 21 Jan 2024 (Sat & Sun)*
🛐 Wat Ananda Temple (Lvl 3)
⏰ 8am - 7pm: 2 Days Meditation Retreat 🧘‍♂️
📚 Registration required: bit.ly/aj-cattamalo-retreat2024

📅 *22 Jan 2024 (Mon)*
🛐 Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (NDR)
⏰ 7pm: Dhamma Talk

*Who is Ajahn Cattamalo*
In 1988, Ajahn Cattamalo Bhikkhu was ordained in the tradition of Venerable Ajahn Chah in Ubon Ratchathani, NorthEast Thailand. He spent the first seven years practising under numerous meditation teachers of the Thai Forest Tradition. In 2008 he returned to Germany to set up Muttodaya Forest Monastery, where he is currently serving as the Abbot.

*365 Gratitude Lights Offering*
Registration will close on 30th Dec.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/njHMYcxgY74n7CAp/?mibextid=WC7FNe

📢Cordially inviting you to Let's talk Health @ HYC!
Talk of the month: *“The POWER of Plant-based diet” "植物性饮食的力量！"*

Let's kickstart the new year with a WFPB Extravaganza!! 🥳 Look forward to witness the amazing benefits of Plant-based diet, learn how to Eat Healthy from experienced plant-based Doctor and Nurse, and of course, how to cook delicious yet healthy meals with simple recipes for all 😋😋
新的一年让我们聚一聚啦！🤩 期待大家一起来见证奇妙的植物性饮食力量，向茹素多年的医生护士学习如何吃得健康，更少不了美味健康的食谱分享 👩🏻‍🍳🧑🏻‍🍳

📆Date: 14th Jan 2024 (Sunday)
⏰Time: 2pm- 5pm
🏠Venue: Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre (30A Yishun Central 1)- Power Station
Language: English
FREE ADMISSION

Registration: https://forms.gle/FhsFFnetuqzctihWA
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3191715310?omn=83699345546

See you soon 🤗🤗