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Welcome to The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society

Vesak Day 2013

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:28
 
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THE MAHAPRAJNA BUDDHIST SOCIETY

 

PIC3106The word 'Mahaprajna', a Sanskrit term means 'Great Wisdom'. In Buddhist learning, the accumulation of merits go hand in hand as understanding and practice are of equal importance. However, as wisdom has the ability to guide practices, there is an emphasis on the gaining of wisdom where cultivation is concerned. As such, 'Mahaprajna' was adopted as the name for the society.

The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society was established in December 1985 under a set of unique historical and religious conditions. A group of Buddhists, under the guidance of Master Hou Zhong, established TMBS. The aspiration was to initiate Buddhist missonary work in order to overcome the prevailing conditions unconducive to the growth of Buddhism.In setting up the society, we aim to achieve the nurturing of true Buddhists through Buddhist education. This would help to muster the strength needed in propagating Buddhism for the benefit of sentient beings. In time to come, the spirit of Buddhism will be well spread.In brief, TMBS can be described as a Buddhist community which aspires to walk the bodhisattva path of benefitting all living beings through Buddhist education, providing for the welfare of the Sangha, as well as upgrading the standard of lay Buddhists.

慧严佛学会成立于一九八五年十二月,其创立是基于确信智慧是佛法的一大要素,是指导一切善行及慈悲的修持,所以本会取名“慧严”,是取自智慧庄严的意思。

慧严佛学会是在特殊的历史和宗教环境中成立的。 当时,有许多所谓的庙宇及其众多的信徒,然而佛教与道教之间的区别却鲜为人知。大部分的佛教寺院也很少自动自发地组织活动来吸收新信徒。此外,造成佛教停滞不前的部分原因也包括缺乏有才能及有领导素质的人才。所以一群佛教徒在宗法师的领导下,毅然成立了慧严佛学会,希望透过佛教的布教工作来排除普遍不利佛教成长的种种因素。

简单地说,慧严佛学会是一个希望以佛学教育利益一切众生,护持僧宝,以及提高佛教徒的素质来实践菩萨行的佛教团体。

2012学生郊游

日期: 二零一二年四月六日 (星期五)
请密切注意报名日期与详情!

2012 Student Outing

Date:     6 Apr 2012 Friday

Keep a lookout for the registration date and details!

 

录影制作课程招生

 

(一) 招生目:教导学生基本的录影制作知识及技术,以协助制作本会活动档案。

(二) 招对象:以本会佛学班的学生为主。

(三) 课程期限: 至少六堂课

(四) 开课日期: 二零一二年三月四日(每星期天晚上七点三十分至九点三十分)

(五) 招名額:十位

费用: $50(讲义费)

备注:由前电视台专业摄影师教授。完成课程后,学生需为本会的录影制作小组至少服务一年,借此熟习操作技巧。无法发心服务者,请勿报名。

 

Enrolment for Video Production Course

1) Objective: This crash course covers basic video production knowledge and skills.
2) Target audience: TMBS students (including alumni)
3) Course duration: At least 6 lessons
4) Commencement: 4 March 2012, every Sunday, 730pm to 930pm
5) No of participants: 20
6) Course fee: $50
7) Remarks: The course is conducted by ex mediacorp videographer. Participants are encourage to help out in the audio and video group upon completion. We are seeking seeking volunteers who are interested in video production and able to dedicate the time at TMBS.

 

Chanting Session

Time: Every Sunday 2pm to 4pm

Program for each lunar month:

1st Sunday - Prajna Assembly
2nd Sunday - Universal Assembly
3rd Sunday - Samantabhadra Assembly
4th Sunday - Repentance Assembly

Grow your merits

Buddhism education is of utmost importance, as it is the key to either the rise or fall of Buddhism. Since our society’s main objective is to promote Buddhism education, we hope you will support us financially on a long term basis. Download giro form

Songs From TMBS Choir

We have a collection of Buddhist songs in a CD entitled “Sentient Beings Meet the Bodhisattva each selling at S$22. All funds collected will be allocated to the society's donation fund.
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