Vesak 2025 Programme

Vesak 2025 Programme

Join us to celebrate Vesak on 11, 12 & 18 May 2025

Vesak Eve – Sun 11 May

5:45pm            Light Offering

6pm                 Chanting & meditation at the Aloka Stupa

SPONSOR A LIGHT

Closing date for light sponsorship: Fri 9 May

 

Vesak Day – Mon 12 May

9am – 3pm      One-Day Self Retreat at Aloka – Registration required

Please note that this is a self retreat – there will be no guided meditation sessions.

Lunch will be provided for retreat participants.

REGISTER HERE

The Stupa will be open for meditation from 9am-11am and 12:30pm-3pm.

 

Vesak Celebration – Sun 18 May

10am               Chanting & meditation

11:30am          Lunch    (Please bring a vegetarian dish to share)

12:30pm          Dhamma talk by Bhante Mahinda via Zoom**

The Aloka Stupa will be open after the talk until 3pm.

**Please note that Bhante’s talk will be screened live, onsite at Aloka. There is no online event.

 

Organised by Australian Buddhist Mission Inc.

Service Day & Shramadana at Aloka | Sun 20 Apr

Service Day & Shramadana at Aloka | Sun 20 Apr

Join us for merit-making activity to prepare Aloka’s grounds ahead of Vesak celebrations in May. All welcome, including family and friends.

Date:    Sunday 20 April

Time:    9:30 am – 3pm

*Please RSVP by Sun, 13 Apr to facilitate lunch arrangements. If you can assist by providing dana for lunch, please let us know.

If you are unable to come on Sun 20 Apr but would like to help out on another day, please contact Aloka.

Click here to RSVP

Sadhu sadhu sadhu!

What to bring:

  • hat & sunscreen
  • gardening gloves;
  • sturdy, closed shoes or work boots (NO slippers, thongs)
  • your own gardening tools (if you have some. Please label with your name)
  • water bottle

 

Sri Lankan New Year – Sunday 13 April

Sri Lankan New Year – Sunday 13 April

Join us at Aloka Meditation Centre to usher in the Sri Lankan New Year!

10:45am   Buddha puja and chanting

11:30am  Lunch*

12:30pm   New year blessings and Dhamma talk from Bhante (via Zoom)

1:30pm – 2:30pm   Stupa open to public

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for lunch.

Singapore event:  Unleash Your Inner Harmony – A Holistic Journey to Well-being

Singapore event: Unleash Your Inner Harmony – A Holistic Journey to Well-being

Vesak 2025 Seminar: Healthy Mind and Body

Saturday May 24, 2025 | Onsite at Stephen Riady Auditorium, Singapore

Free admission, limited seats. Attendance in person only.

Explore the intricate connection between mind and body, and learn practical tools and knowledge for a healthier, more balanced life through…

A profound keynote address by Venerable Mahinda offering a Buddhist perspective on achieving harmony between mind and body.
Expert insights into pressing topics:
  • Navigating emotional and mood disorders, including depression.
  • Unlocking the secrets to aging gracefully.
  • Addressing the challenges of a demanding career and finding balance.
Testimonies of inner transformation & healing

Register Now

Date:   Saturday 24 May, 2025

Time:   9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue:   Stephen Riady Auditorium, NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, #07-01, Singapore 018989

Enquiries:   Please contact the organisers directly via the Event information page.

Note: This event will be held onsite at the Stephen Riady auditorium in Singapore. It will not be broadcast online.

Learn more about Event and Speakers >>

Get Tickets Here >>

Organised by Aloka Mitra Singapore (AMS) in collaboration with Singapore Buddhist Mission (SBM).

Lunar New Year 2025 | 29 Jan & 2 Feb

Lunar New Year 2025 | 29 Jan & 2 Feb

Lunar New Year Day – Wed, 29 Jan

10am               Chanting and meditation

11:30am          Lunch    (Please bring a vegetarian dish to share)

1:00pm            Blessings from Bhante and Sister

(Note: Bhante and Sister will join those gathered at Aloka virtually via Zoom. There is no public online event.)

 

Lunar New Year Celebration – Sun, 2 Feb 

10am               Chanting and meditation

11:30am          Lunch   (Please bring a vegetarian dish to share)

12:30pm          Lunar New Year celebration

 

Organised by Australian Buddhist Mission (ABM)

2025 Programme Dates

2025 Programme Dates

Working Bee – Sat 18 January 2025, from 9:30am

Volunteers needed to prepare Aloka’s buildings and grounds ahead of the Lunar New Year.

 

Weekly Dhamma and Meditation Session – commences Sun 16 February, 9:30-11:30am

 

Sinhala New Year Celebration – Sun 13 April

Vesak Eve – Sun 11 May

Vesak Day – Mon 12 May

Vesak Celebration – Sun 18 May

 

Organised by Australian Buddhist Mission (ABM)