Dhamma Talks in June

“Mahaparinibanna Sutta” with Uncle Vijaya, Date : 26/6/09  Time:8pm.

Followings are our coming sutta classes conducted by Uncle Vijaya and also an English Dhamma talk by Rev. Dr Sumana Sir.

12 June (Friday)

Sutta Study with Uncle Vijaya

Dhammacakka

This is the first sermon that the Buddha gave, on the second full moon day after his enlightenment. It is a very important sutta where the Buddha outlines his understanding of the Dhamma and summarises his entire teaching which he would elaborate on for the next forty five years. He explains the Four noble truths, the noble eightfold path and he declares the Middle Path whereby his followers are urged to avoid the extremes of austerities and luxury, and not to rely on rites and rituals to gain salvation.

18June (Thursday)

English Dhamma Talk : Buddhism is a message of happiness & not suffering

Speaker : Rev. Dr Sumana Siri – Chief Sangha Nayaka of U.K & Europe

Rev. Dr. Sumana Siri, 41 years a Buddhist monk and a modern Buddhist thinker of international renown, was born to Singaporean parents in Malaysia. The first to be ordained in Singapore’s history, he read Buddhist Philosophy & Western Philosophy in Sri Lanka, Law in London and Christian Theology at Oxford University. A Homeopathic and Naturopathic doctor who holds degrees from both the U.K. and the USA, he has read illuminating research papers on a variety of doctrinal and secular topics in many global parleys. At a young 53, he has preached in 53 countries girdling the globe! His deep knowledge of Asian History, Sociology, Psychology and world religions together with his unique ability to communicate in 11 languages has stood him in good stead in his mission to spread Buddha’s message, bringing the richest gift of all gifts, the gift of Dhamma to an ‘impoverished’, struggling world!

26 June (Friday)

Sutta Study with Uncle Vijaya

Mahaparinibbana sutta

This is the longest of all the suttas recorded in the entire tripitaka. It is as important as the first discourse because it recounts in touching and great detail the last three months of the Buddha’s life, when the Blessed One travels from Rajagaha to Kusinara. He stops in several towns along the way and he gives his last advice on several matters. It is also a very moving sutta because it records the sorrow of the disciples who are not yet enlightened as well as  the wisdom of the arahants in understanding that all component things must necessarily pass away, including the physical body of the Enlightened One.

Please make time to come and learn from these very learned teachers..bring your family and friends too! The gift of Dhamma excels all gifts! For enquiries, contact Sis Cheng Sim at 012-3126122