Vesak Eve – Tue 21 May, 7pm
Light offering* & candlelight procession
Chanting and meditation at the Aloka Stupa
Vesak Day – Wed 22 May
A day of quiet retreat:
9-11am Aloka Stupa open for meditation
11:30am Lunch dana
12:30-2pm Aloka Stupa open for meditation
Vesak Celebration – Sun 26 May
10am Chanting, meditation & blessings
11:30am Lunch dana
12:30pm Dhamma talk by Bhante Mahinda
The Aloka Stupa will be open after the talk until 3pm.
As we usher in the New Year 2024, let us pray for peace, harmony and stability in the world. Let us remind ourselves to cultivate those values that will give rise to peace and harmony within ourselves. The age-old values of reverence, humility, contentment and gratitude; along with DĀNA SĪLA BHĀVANĀ* – generosity, good conduct and a holistic approach to the cultivation and purification of the mind – will equip us to face the challenges of our time.
Amidst war, violence, disasters and growing hatred in the world today, we must remain calm and peaceful so that we will be able to care for one another and work for the welfare and happiness of the many. We need to have peace within ourselves in order to live in harmony with others.
Hatred is not overcome by hatred, but by love and love alone.[1] Hence the need for the cultivation of METTĀ or loving-kindness. Those who are familiar with the cultivation of METTĀ should take their practice to another level. Those who are new to this practice should learn more about METTĀ and start practising immediately. METTĀ will protect us from the negative energies and thoughts rampant around the world today.
The world needs METTĀ to heal the divides amongst races, religions and nations.
We rejoice with the generosity of all our Dana providers as well as all those who have committed themselves to the cultivation of METTĀ and mindfulness through our weekly sessions on SAMATHA VIPASSANĀ over the past year. We hope you will continue with your practice and encourage others as well. (Weekly sessions will recommence on Sunday, 18 February 2024.)
In these challenging times, we need to turn to spirituality through the cultivation of METTĀ and other Dhamma practices, and invoke the blessings, guidance and protection of the Buddha Dhamma Sangha for all.
May the lunar Year of the Dragon – a symbol of power, honour and success – lay the foundation for peace, prosperity and stability in the world.
[1] Dhammapada verse 5.
Join us online to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Aloka Stupa with a special video presentation and a Dhamma talk by Bhante Mahinda.
Date: Sunday, 17th September 2023
Time: 5pm SYD / 3pm MY-SG
Offering of 108 lights at the Aloka Stupa on the auspicious occasion of the Aloka Stupa Anniversary on Sat, 16 Sep 2023, dedicated to peace, harmony and stability in the world.
Sponsor a Light (Closing date: Thu, 14 Sep)
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