2016 Alms & Sangha’s Offering

According to the Sutra of Generosity, one grows in beauty, strength, longevity, happiness and eloquence by making offerings to the Triple Gem. In the past, Venerable Maudgalyayana and Emperor Liang had also offered food to the Sangha to liberate their deceased loved ones from the lower realms.

Offering alms to the Sangha is a meritorious act as it allows the monastics to concentrate on their learning, practising and sharing of the Buddha’s teachings. You can choose from various offering packages or make monetary donations at our Front Office. All donations will be utilised for the building and funding of the Buddhist College of Singapore.

Date: 1st January 2016, Friday. Time: 8.00 am – 10.00 am. Venue: The Hall Of Great Compassion. Enquiries: 6849 5300.

The Meaning of Alms Offering to the Sangha

Packages of Alms & Sangha’s Offering(while stocks last!)	Offering Details
BOUNTIFUL HARVEST PACKAGE $48 (Food and Medication)	Redemption of Alms Offerings: 1st January 2016, 6:30 am – 9:00 am Venue: Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall Level 1
ABUNDANCE PROSPERITY PACKAGE $388 (Daily Necessities)	Redemption of Alms Offerings: 1st January 2016, 9:00 am – 10:30 am Venue:Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall Level 2 (Dining Hall) Offering to Sangha: 1st January 2016, 11:30 am to 12 noon Venue: Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall Level 2 (Dining Hall)

Kindly register and purchase the listed packages at our Front Office. Please produce your official receipt on 1 Jan 2016 to redeem the purchased packages at the stated time and venue.

Word of caution : Kindly note that staff and volunteers are NOT authorised to solicit donations for this event.

 Kindly note that there are limited parking lots in the Monastery. You are, therefore, urged to use public transport.

Sound of Wisdom – Imee Ooi Live In Concert

Imee Ooi, Malaysian music producer, composer, arranger and vocalist. Founder of IMM Musicworks in 1997, she has now released more than 50 albums of her own, and has produced countless musical works for Buddhist societies and organizations around the world. A devout Buddhist, Imee’s serenely pure voice and unique sense of musical arrangement has established her own genre in spreading the sounds of Dharma through Sutras, Mantras, and free composition that has transcended religious barriers and touched a variety of cultures and age groups. Imee’s works have also been regarded as a significant milestone in the development of Buddhist music with a wide range of compositions sung in seven different languages.

By popular demand from a growing fan base around the world, Sound of Wisdom –Imee Ooi Concert premiered in Kuala Lumpur in July 2015. It was the very first concert tour in which Imee appeared on stage in her 18 years in the Buddhist music industry. The concert gathered a tremendous turnout of about 9000 fans and included a live online broadcast which attracted some 30,000 online viewers.

The format of the presentation is both a Dharma musical and a modern concert in one. The content incorporates an array of music genres, focusing mainly on world and new age music, and aims to appeal to a new generation of concert-goers while providing the regulars with something familiar, inspiring and close to their heart. Besides having a strong and experienced team of stage art and technical professionals, ensemble performers will also include some of the best vocalists in Malaysia along with musical dancers who meet national standards.

In this coming Singapore world tour stop, Sound of Wisdom is also honoured to have the appearance of the very reputable Venerable Guang Sheng of Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery in a special performance.

Sound of Wisdom – Imee Ooi Live In Concert

Fundraising Concert in aid of Bright Hill Evergreen HomeSpecial performance by Venerable Guang Sheng

Date: 25 – 26 Nov 2015

Time: 7.30 pm

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

Tickets: $38 | $48 | $88 | $108 | $138 | $148

Enquiries: SISTIC Tel: 6348 5555 | www.sistic.com.sg *Ticket sales commence on 8 Oct 2015 | poster

观音诞 – 大悲忏法会

大悲忏法会

农历二月十九日、六月十九日、九月十九日都是观音诞。这三个日子分别是：观世音菩萨出生、成道及出家的日子。千处祈求千处应，苦海常作渡人舟是大家对观世音菩萨的普遍印象。每个时代的苦难众生，都会期待这样一位大慈大悲的菩萨现身、解救人们于烦恼的苦海。只要诚心一心称念南无观世音菩萨，有感必应，所求如愿。

地点: 大悲殿
日期: 2015年10月31日（农历九月十九日 · 星期六）
时间: 上午10时正 * 法会后有午餐供应
电话: 6849 5300

欢迎公众踊跃出席共沾法益

Consecration Ceremony and Open House of the New BCS Building

Thank you for your kind support to the Buddhist College of Singapore (BCS)!

We cordially invite you to join us on 4 Oct 2015 (Sun) for the Consecration Ceremony and Open House of the new BCS building

Consecration Ceremony and Open House of the New BCS Building

Date：4 Oct 2015 (Sun)

Time： – Consecration Ceremony & Prayers (12.00 pm – 2.00 pm) – Open House of BCS (10.00 am – 12.00 pm)

Venue：BCS new building | Level 1

Enquiry：6849 5300 | poster

药师消灾燃灯法会

药师消灾燃灯法会
本寺定于26/10/2015至01/11/2015（农历九月十四日至九月二十日）举办药师消灾燃灯法会，设供灯消灾延寿，敬请踊跃参与！

虔诵药师经地点：万佛宝塔
日期：26/10/2015－31/10/2015，农历九月十四至十九
时间：晚上7时30分
法会后，有巴士车载送至宏茂桥地铁站

虔礼药师宝忏一咏日
地点：大悲殿
日期：01/11/2015，农历九月二十，星期日
时间：早上9点正

燃灯消灾延寿功德金· 福位功德主 $100.00，合家6个名字
· 禄位功德主 $50.00， 合家2个名字
· 寿位功德主 随缘，1个名字

报名地点：寺务处 询问：6849 5300

药师如来护安康 宝莲彩灯照喜乐
药师消灾法会期间( 26/10/2015至01/11/2015 )佛台上供着七彩宝莲灯兼念佛机（七彩绚丽颜色变幻及多种圣号唱诵），欢迎善信诚请回家供养三宝、聆听圣号，功德殊胜。

七彩宝莲灯兼念佛机
每对 $38
数量有限 · 欢迎预订
电话: 6849 5333

十二首佛曲:
1 一声佛号一声心
2 阿弥陀佛（四字）
3 南无阿弥陀佛
4 南无观世音菩萨
5 六字大明咒
6 阿弥陀佛
7 阿弥陀佛（地钟念佛）
8 观音菩萨（地钟念佛）
9 南无地藏王菩萨
10 南无消灾延寿药师佛
11 药师心咒
12 黄财神心咒

注：凡预定七彩宝莲灯念佛机者，请凭收据在26/11至15/11/2015 起至寺务处领取。
 

The Grand Prayer that Blesses and Benefits All Sentient Beings

Join us in one of the grandest Mahayana Buddhist rituals in the forms of extensive prayer and merits dedications; it is a majestic example of universal compassion. The opportunity to participate in such a meritorious event is most precious and should be cherished by all.

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宏船老和尚圆寂廿五周年纪念

“佛法博大精深，其弘传之责任，不仅出家人，而尤赖在家居士共肩此艰巨任务。俾人人皆知正觉之大道。吾人研习佛法，约有远缘，近缘两大类别之根器，其夙根敏颖者，一闻千悟，可以顿超如来地，此曰近缘。其由积渐勤学，循序而进，终至解行相应，契合佛心而成道者，虽不一定今生证得，而待来生者，即曰远缘。便不论如何，诸位如能时时得有闻法之机会，或得阅及而受文字般若之熏陶；心生欢喜，以是因缘，即是种下菩提之因，久远将来，当亦有成佛之机会。故曰佛教方便多门也。”—— 摘自《宏船长老法汇》

启建法界圣凡冥阳两利水陆普渡大斋胜会

净坛	法会	送圣
13/12/2015 农历十一月初三 (星期日·下午２时)	14-19/12/2015 农历十一月初四至初九 (星期一至星期六)	20/12/2015 农历十一月初十 (星期日·下午１时)

水陆普度大斋胜会此殊胜功德，超度十方法界、四生六道、水陆空行一切孤魂，并为十方信众超度各姓门中历代宗祖、六亲眷属、冤亲债主、一切亡灵。以此胜福功德，庄严十方施主合家眷属，消灾免难、福慧增长、身心安乐、如意吉祥。更为祈祷：世界和平，国泰民安。普愿十方善信，同赴胜会，共沾法喜，利乐有情。登记立位，功德无量。

法会地点: 光明山普觉禅寺 报名地点: 光明山普觉禅寺| 寺务处 报名日期: 2015年9月1日（农历七月十九日起至牌位满额为止） 询问电话: 6849 5300 *本寺从未派人出外沿户登记或收取法会功德金，恐未周知，顺此敬告。

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水陆法会是佛教中最隆重最殊胜的一种经忏佛事法会。全名是：法界圣凡水陆普度大斋胜会。

法界：是指诸佛与众生本性平等，理常一故，通称法界。

圣凡：是指十法界中，有四圣界即佛、菩萨、缘觉、声闻；有六凡界是天、人、阿修罗、地狱、饿鬼、畜生。

水陆：是指在水、陆中三界众生居住受报之处。空中飞行之众生须依陆地而休息，故属于陆地，加上水中生灵，共称水陆。

普度：是指悉皆度化六道众生，使之解脱饥饿之痛苦。

大斋：是指不限制的给予众生饮食。

胜会：是法施之意。除布施众生饮食外，又有诵经持咒之法施，令受苦众生心开意解，得法水之
滋润，故名胜会。

会者：聚集之意，教渡者与被教渡者集会于一堂。即是说：藉此启建水陆法会普度大斋之功德，超度六道中受苦众生，使之离苦得乐，趣入佛道。

内坛、大坛、供斋，超荐功德金表 :

一 内坛功德主: • $30,000以上 • $20,000 • $10,000 • $5,000 • $3,000	三 诸经坛 ( 消灾植福 ): • $300 ( 5-6个名 ) • $200 ( 1-4个名 ) • $20 ( 限1个名 )	五 供斋香积金类别: • 上堂大斋 $3,000 • 福寿大斋 $2,000 • 如意斋 $1,000 • 罗汉斋 $500 • 随缘
二 大坛功德主: • $2,000 • $1,000	四 净土坛 ( 附荐超度 ): • $300 ( 5-6个名 ) • $200 ( 1-4个名 ) • $20 ( 限1个名 )

Phor Kark See Vegetarian Mooncakes

The cool breeze sets a relaxed mood; the full moon heralds the reunion of thousands families.

This mid-autumn festival, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery brings you delectable Phor Kark See vegetarian mooncakes. Celebrate this festivity with your loved ones and not forgetting the tranquillity and naturalness of the Buddhadharma.

Sale starts from 6 – 27 Sept 2015, 9.30 am – 3 pm at KMSPKS Dining Hall. Please call 6849 5300 for more information. [poster]

A Festive of Family Gathering

1 White Lotus Paste $38.00 ($9.50 each)

2 Red Lotus Paste $32.00 ($8.00 each)

3 Hawaii Nut White Lotus Paste $40.00 ($10.00 each)

4 Olive Seed Red Lotus Paste $36.00 ($9.00 each)

5 Green Tea Paste with Melon Seed $36.00 ($9.00 each)

6 Coffee Paste with Melon Seed $36.00 ($9.00 each)

7 Mixed Nuts Paste $45.00 ($11.25 each)

8 Durian Snow Skin $40.00 / 4 pcs ($10.00 each) Durian Snow Skin (small) $30.00 / 8 pcs ($3.80 each)

9 Mint Paste Snow Skin $38.00 / 4 pcs ($9.50 each) Mint Paste Snow Skin (small) $30.00 / 8 pcs ($3.75 each)

Suspension of Group Practices

The following group practices shall be suspended over the specified period:

Recitation	Date of Suspension	Date of Resumption
Medicine Buddha Sutra	15/08/2015	05/09/2015
Pureland	30/08/2015	06/09/2015
Diamond Sutra	30/08/2015	06/09/2015

Enquiry: 6849 5300

8 Precepts Retreat in Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya, the site made holy as the place where Buddha attained Enlightenment. The Eight Precepts is code of ethics laid down by Buddha for lay Buddhists to aid in their spiritual practice, experiencing short-term monastic life. Observing the Eight Precepts helps one eradicate negative karma and it is significantly auspicious to be able to observe the Eight Precepts at Bodhgaya. May this short retreat enhance your wisdom and happiness.

8 Precepts Retreat in Bodhgaya
Date:	6 – 15 Nov 2015
Retreat Fee:	S$2,660 – Fee includes return economy airfare, airport taxes, hotel accommodation (twin sharing), all vegetarian meals, admission fees, tips for guides & drivers, visa fee & group travel insurance.
Participant Requirement:	16 – 65 years old, males and females
Registration Date:	Now till 23 Sept 2015 or when fully registered
Registration:	Register Online Here or at KMSPKS Reception Office (9am – 4.30pm) with the following Registration Form.
Enquiry:	Tel: 6849 5300 | Email: sem@kmspks.org | poster

Monkhood Novitiate Programme

Experience the life of a Sangha to increase your Wisdom and Compassion. Detach from all Worldly matters and advance towards Spiritual Blissfulness.

Monkhood Novitiate Programme
Date:	4 – 15 Nov 2015
Venue:	– Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (Report on 4 Nov) – Bodhgaya (Depart on 6 Nov, Return on 15 Nov)
Fee:	S$2,660 – Fee includes return economy airfare, airport taxes, hotel accommodation (twin sharing), all meals (vegetarian), aircon coach, admission fees, tip for guides & drivers, visa fee & group travel insurance.
Registration:	Read T&C and Register Online Here or at KMSPKS Reception Office (9am – 4.30pm) with the following Registration Form
Registration Date:	Now till 14 Sep 2015 or when fully registered (First-come, first-served)
Interview Date:	19 Sep 2015 (Saturday)
Participant Requirement:	Male ONLY, 16 to 65 years old
Remarks:	– Remarks Shortlisted participants are required to attend a preparatory course – Full payment will be collected upon confirmation of acceptance
Enquiry:	Tel: 6849 5300 | Fax: 6452 6341 | Email: sem@kmspks.org | poster