Wow, the last post was by Sea and it was far back to Feb. I think, we have forgotten this place which we frequented previously, including me. Time flies, i have been working at VWO for close to 7 months, work is hectic. In a few months time, there will be a training scheme arranged for me. This means that i will need to take up short courses as well as a graduate diploma qualification. What to do? To be a Social Worker need license.
At this stage of life, i feel like embarking on a different journey with less emphasis on spearheading dhammaduta work. Spiritual practice will be eminent, but will spend more time to look the world and explore new things. I really wish to explore what Christianity is...fascinating...though from our point of view, it is blinded by the truth, but it has stayed on for so long...there must be some essence in it...
I have decided...a low profile truth seeker to be...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Long time no see
*brushing off the dust on this blog*
Wow, this place is sure quiet for some time! Probably we are more comfortable with face-to-face connections, together with the FOOD.
I shall start the updates with myself.
I am still on hunt for jobs while working as a Casual Junior Research Assistant (what a fancy name). As the current market does not offer many jobs, I may apply for jobs outside of my field like marketing and communications, public relations-related or anything that I am interested in. I am even considering joining the MOE in teaching.
So if you hear of any openings that may suit me, do let me know. Thank you!
One thing interesting to share is, now I enjoy the chanting sessions in my Sunday School, especially when I am able to play the Dharma instruments. I used to think chanting is boring and tedious, oops!
Surprisingly, it is easier to concentrate when leading the session rather than just chanting at the floor, as we have to be extra mindful of the beats, the other leaders' tones and also our own recitations.
Only now that we are fully familiar with our beats, I start to enjoy leading puja as much as meditation. The mind is focused. Therapeutic!
Our 20-minute Mahayana puja is lead by 3 people:
1) the leader/'Wei3 Nuo3', who plays 大磬/Da Qing，引磬/Yin Qing
2) 木鱼/Mu Yu player
3) 钟鼓/Zhong Gu/Bell & Drum player
Thank you Venerable Chun Qing and Venerable Bodhi for training us in so many sessions.
My last update is, I have started a new blog! I have dumped the msn blog. Please leave comments if you stop by so that I know who's viewing.
--> seaming.blogspot.com
So, how are you? Physically, economically, spiritually, mentally, socially?
(Don't need to reply a detailed answer if you don't have time. I am fine with "I am fine")
Wow, this place is sure quiet for some time! Probably we are more comfortable with face-to-face connections, together with the FOOD.
I shall start the updates with myself.
I am still on hunt for jobs while working as a Casual Junior Research Assistant (what a fancy name). As the current market does not offer many jobs, I may apply for jobs outside of my field like marketing and communications, public relations-related or anything that I am interested in. I am even considering joining the MOE in teaching.
So if you hear of any openings that may suit me, do let me know. Thank you!
One thing interesting to share is, now I enjoy the chanting sessions in my Sunday School, especially when I am able to play the Dharma instruments. I used to think chanting is boring and tedious, oops!
Surprisingly, it is easier to concentrate when leading the session rather than just chanting at the floor, as we have to be extra mindful of the beats, the other leaders' tones and also our own recitations.
Only now that we are fully familiar with our beats, I start to enjoy leading puja as much as meditation. The mind is focused. Therapeutic!
Our 20-minute Mahayana puja is lead by 3 people:
1) the leader/'Wei3 Nuo3', who plays 大磬/Da Qing，引磬/Yin Qing
2) 木鱼/Mu Yu player
3) 钟鼓/Zhong Gu/Bell & Drum player
Thank you Venerable Chun Qing and Venerable Bodhi for training us in so many sessions.
My last update is, I have started a new blog! I have dumped the msn blog. Please leave comments if you stop by so that I know who's viewing.
--> seaming.blogspot.com
So, how are you? Physically, economically, spiritually, mentally, socially?
(Don't need to reply a detailed answer if you don't have time. I am fine with "I am fine")
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Come and Support!
Happy Niu Year!
3gems is doing guiding for an exhibit at the Peranakan Museum, I'm one of the guiders, do come if you are interested!
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6 Feb - 26 Apr 2009
SERENITY IN STONE
One of the more important archaeological finds of the 20th century was made by chance in the city of Qingzhou in Shandong province, northeast China . Chinese serene-looking sculptures were created in the 6th century CE during the Northern Wei, Eastern Wei andNorthern Qi dynasties. Despite being buried for a few centuries, these sculptures still retain traces of paint and gold leaf. It is not hard to imagine that 1400 years ago, these sculptures were extremely exquisite and resplendent. Come admire their grand splendour!
For a limited period only.
Tours Dates & Time
Every Friday, 7pm
Every Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am & 4pm
Tour will be conducted in English
Venue
Peranakan Museum , 39 Armenian Street
*Strictly by email registration only (Limited to 10 visitors per tour)
Register with your full name, mobile, email & total no of participants. Please specify your tour date & destination (Serenity in Stones) to info@3gems.net one week prior of your preferred date
Buddhist Guide Service
Free of Charge
*Admission fees to the museum apply*
Adult: S$8Group Discount (5Pax): S$5
For more inormation, please visit http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg.
3gems is doing guiding for an exhibit at the Peranakan Museum, I'm one of the guiders, do come if you are interested!
---
6 Feb - 26 Apr 2009
SERENITY IN STONE
One of the more important archaeological finds of the 20th century was made by chance in the city of Qingzhou in Shandong province, northeast China . Chinese serene-looking sculptures were created in the 6th century CE during the Northern Wei, Eastern Wei andNorthern Qi dynasties. Despite being buried for a few centuries, these sculptures still retain traces of paint and gold leaf. It is not hard to imagine that 1400 years ago, these sculptures were extremely exquisite and resplendent. Come admire their grand splendour!
For a limited period only.
Tours Dates & Time
Every Friday, 7pm
Every Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am & 4pm
Tour will be conducted in English
Venue
Peranakan Museum , 39 Armenian Street
*Strictly by email registration only (Limited to 10 visitors per tour)
Register with your full name, mobile, email & total no of participants. Please specify your tour date & destination (Serenity in Stones) to info@3gems.net one week prior of your preferred date
Buddhist Guide Service
Free of Charge
*Admission fees to the museum apply*
Adult: S$8Group Discount (5Pax): S$5
For more inormation, please visit http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy 2009!
Some of you might be at the Spiritual Countdown now hahaha but I'm at home, wishing you guys all the best in the year(s) ahead.
May all beings always have happiness and its causes.
May all beings always be free from suffering and its causes.
May all of us grow with wisdom and compassion with each passing moment.
May all beings never be separated from the Awakened Mind.
Some of you might be at the Spiritual Countdown now hahaha but I'm at home, wishing you guys all the best in the year(s) ahead.
May all beings always have happiness and its causes.
May all beings always be free from suffering and its causes.
May all of us grow with wisdom and compassion with each passing moment.
May all beings never be separated from the Awakened Mind.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sis Pei Fuen rocks
It is really nice to meet up with u all. I dunno whether i talk too much again on my own experience. I felt i like to share the sorrow i have went through with people. Please feedback to me, ok?
Sis Pei Fuen is really shuai4. One word to summarize from me-"Enlightened" (light bulb, tink!) I really liked to listen how she analyze things, brief yet so true, straight to the point.
Wow, really learnt a lot from her. She is really a good role model to learn from.
Kalyana Mitra, my happy beautiful friends. I love all of you. Muaks...
Sis Pei Fuen is really shuai4. One word to summarize from me-"Enlightened" (light bulb, tink!) I really liked to listen how she analyze things, brief yet so true, straight to the point.
Wow, really learnt a lot from her. She is really a good role model to learn from.
Kalyana Mitra, my happy beautiful friends. I love all of you. Muaks...
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Feedbacks from GLs
Dear all,
I have conducted a short debrief with the GLs and the following were their responses:
1. What is good about the workshop which have helped you a lot during the camp?
- mentally prepared for the camp
- sharing of past experiences from ex-GLs
2. What could be done to better equipped the GLs or the difficulties faced during the camp?
(a)What should GL do during OTOT time? Should GL be bossy or just relax?
A: This depends on experience. If the participants are tired, just let them rest, do not have to control of supervise them all the time.
(b)Some participants are so quiet that even GLs tried their very best, they still kept quiet.
A: If this is the case, then do not have to force them to speak. As long as they are paying attention to classes, thinking on the issues. It is sufficient as we have achieved the objective of imparting Dhamma to them and let them contemplate on it.
(c)My group has three resource persons. Most of the time they are disappeared and our group are very lonely.
A: Reflect to the main comm and do not put all the subcomm of the same department under one group, distribute them.
(d)As GLs, we are not briefed on the programmes until the very day itself. (after further questioning, no meeting on every night to debrief the camp and prepare for the next day programmes)
A: Reflect to the main comm it is a need to have a meeting every night to brief the GLs on the next day programmes. This is to ensure that the GLs are more prepared and they could convey the message to the participants well. GLs reflected that when they were asked about the programmes, they could not answer.
(e)They are no communication between main comm and GLs. GLs did not know the objectives and theme of activities. One GL reflected that he/she only knew the theme of dhamma talk after Venerable said it. Also, one GL frustrated that main comm did not want to eat together with GLs, no team spirit.
A: Reflect to the main comm on the last day of the camp to reflect the importance
of communication in a team.
3. What is the best experience you have after four days of camp?
- bonding, friendship
- every moment in the camp
- welfare visit to Bishan Home
- one GL received feedback: "You are not a bad GL"
- satisfaction because group is responsive
A: Keep the friendship going even the camp has finished. Organise outings or meals together with members.
I have conducted a short debrief with the GLs and the following were their responses:
1. What is good about the workshop which have helped you a lot during the camp?
- mentally prepared for the camp
- sharing of past experiences from ex-GLs
2. What could be done to better equipped the GLs or the difficulties faced during the camp?
(a)What should GL do during OTOT time? Should GL be bossy or just relax?
A: This depends on experience. If the participants are tired, just let them rest, do not have to control of supervise them all the time.
(b)Some participants are so quiet that even GLs tried their very best, they still kept quiet.
A: If this is the case, then do not have to force them to speak. As long as they are paying attention to classes, thinking on the issues. It is sufficient as we have achieved the objective of imparting Dhamma to them and let them contemplate on it.
(c)My group has three resource persons. Most of the time they are disappeared and our group are very lonely.
A: Reflect to the main comm and do not put all the subcomm of the same department under one group, distribute them.
(d)As GLs, we are not briefed on the programmes until the very day itself. (after further questioning, no meeting on every night to debrief the camp and prepare for the next day programmes)
A: Reflect to the main comm it is a need to have a meeting every night to brief the GLs on the next day programmes. This is to ensure that the GLs are more prepared and they could convey the message to the participants well. GLs reflected that when they were asked about the programmes, they could not answer.
(e)They are no communication between main comm and GLs. GLs did not know the objectives and theme of activities. One GL reflected that he/she only knew the theme of dhamma talk after Venerable said it. Also, one GL frustrated that main comm did not want to eat together with GLs, no team spirit.
A: Reflect to the main comm on the last day of the camp to reflect the importance
of communication in a team.
3. What is the best experience you have after four days of camp?
- bonding, friendship
- every moment in the camp
- welfare visit to Bishan Home
- one GL received feedback: "You are not a bad GL"
- satisfaction because group is responsive
A: Keep the friendship going even the camp has finished. Organise outings or meals together with members.
Friday, December 12, 2008
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