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Buddhist News Buddhist News KAGYU MONLAM The Indonesian Buddhist Commu- SINGAPORE nity (IBC) in Singapore visited Fo Guang Shan on 19 October 2019 10th Monlam Grand Puja as part of their Temple Tour Pro- gramme. The IBC was formed in year 2002 to gather Indonesian Buddhists who work and study in There were Dharma talks on some Singapore. evenings, from 7.30-9.30pm, such as Shangpa Rinpoche’s sharing TZU CHI SINGAPORE on “The Commentary on Sadhana of Avalokiteshvara” on 18 Septem- Documentary Screening His Eminence Palchen (Ba Jin) ber; Venerable Dr. K Gunaratana’s teaching on “Karuna - Compassion, Rinpoche led this annual Monlam The Meaning of It, Its Effects and Grand Puja from 19-21 September Disturbing Factors” on 19 Septem- 2019 at the Singapore Federation ber; and Venerable Chuan Guan on Chinese Clan Association, 8am- “Everyday Love and Compassion” 8pm daily for three consecutive on 21 September, and “Wisdom in days. At the end of the puja, there Love and Compassion” on 27 Sep- were special sutra song recitations tember. by the Lamas, performances, light offering ceremony and dedication BUDDHIST LIFE MISSION To mark Tzu Chi Singapore’s 26th of merits. For a more detailed event SINGAPORE Anniversary, it screened the docu- report and interview, keep a lookout mentary, “Walking Dharma” for the for December Issue feature. Dharma and Prayer Assemblies first time in Singapore on 19 Octo- ber 2019, 3.30-7pm at the Tzu Chi KARMA KAGYUD Humanistic Youth Centre. Through BUDDHIST CENTRE the film, it is hoped that the audi- ence will gain a deeper understand- ing of why Tzu Chi volunteers “go 6th Mani Dungdrub amongst people” to serve and ren- der help, without seeking anything in return and how they accompany the needy on the journey of life. TAI PEI BUDDHIST CENTRE Dharma Class Enrolment The 6th Mani Dungdrub organised by the Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre was led by Abbot Shangpa Venerable Hai Tao held a series of Rinpoche, and supported by Lamas Dharma assemblies and pujas from and Anis from Jangchub Choeling 27-30 September 2019, at various Monastery, Nepal. It opened on 14 locations; Man Fatt Lam Temple and September 2019, and concluded on 118 Rivervale Drive. There was also 28 September with the final count of a Life Liberation session held on 29 124,058,077. They celebrated the September at the Sembawang SAF successful completion of the 100 Yacht Club. Million Mani recitation with heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, participants FO GUANG SHAN and volunteers on 28 September SINGAPORE 2019 in the Closing Ceremony and Grand Dedication Prayer. IBC Visit Dharma Talks Tai Pei Buddhist Centre Dharma for the Young (K1-Sec 4) with classes held every Sunday, 10am-12.45pm has commenced enrolment for Year 2020. For more details and registra- tion, please visit http://www.dabei. org.sg. 50 For You Information 佛友资讯 PB p50 - News.indd 50 2019/10/23 13:28:21 EVENTS CHINA CULTURAL CENTRE, SINGAPORE THANGKA EXHIBITION The "Enlightenment Upon Sight – Thangka Art Exhibition", organised by China Cultural Centre, Tourism Style Radio and Television Bureau in Qinghai Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Singapore Philosojoy Pte Ltd., was opened on 6 October 2019. At the exhibition launch, more than 500 guests attended the opening talk and reception. This exhibition featured more than 70 works of thangkas, of which more than 50 works were from China by masters, the late Xia Wu Cai Lang (夏吾才郎) and Geng Deng Da Ji (更登达吉), and others from Bhutan and Tibet featuring a myriad of styles and schools, from the colourful to the gold, black and red thangka. Read more in “Enlightenment Upon Sight – Thangka Exhibition”. Photo credit: Master Geng Deng Da Ji TZU CHI SINGAPORE 26th ANNIVERSARY & OPENING OF NEW TCM FREE CLINIC (KHATIB) Close to 600 Tzu Chi volunteers gathered at the Jing Si Hall on 20 October 2019 to mark Tzu Chi Singapore’s 26th Anniversary. Tzu Chi volunteers welcomed the 10-metre scroll from Tzu Chi’s Headquarters in Taiwan that records the NGO's journey and milestones through the years. The management team of Tzu Chi Singapore also worked jointly to weave dumpling strings together, which symbolised firmly rooting Tzu Chi’s Path and Dharma Lineage in Singapore. A month before, Buddhist Tzu Chi Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Free Clinic (Khatib) was officially inaugurated on 29 September 2019, and the inauguration ceremony was graced by MP for Nee Soon GRC, Dr. Lee Bee Wah, and Minister for Law and Home Affairs, Mr K. Shanmugam. Offering a variety of holistic services, the clinic aims to cater for the different needs of patients, especially the elderly. Apart from four consultation and treatment rooms, the free clinic has a room for stretching therapy (La Jin). The services offered there include internal medicine, acupuncture, stretching therapy as Photo credit: Tzu Chi Foundation Singapore well as health education and dietary therapy. PB For You Information 佛友资讯 51 p51 EVENTS.indd 51 2019/10/23 14:14:15 Special ENLIGHTENMENT UPON SIGHT THANGKA EXHIBITION UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE FROM CHINA - PEMA RINCHEN - Thangka is a unique form of expression in traditional Tibetan art. Its brilliant colours, unique pigment formula, stylistic approach, concise and clear strokes, strong religious iconography and motifs have captivated the hearts and imagination of many. At the recent “Enlightenment Upon Sight – Thangka Art Exhibition", organised by China Cultural Centre, Tourism Style Radio and Television Bureau in Qinghai Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Singapore Philosojoy Pte Ltd, there were more than 70 works of Thangkas exhibited. This exhibition, is a rare and amazing treat on many levels as the exhibits included more than 50 works by two generations of Chinese arts and crafts masters, the late Xia Wu Cai Lang (夏吾才郎) and Geng Deng Da Ji (更登达吉), and many original works from Bhutan and Tibet, and some were even from the personal collection of Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche. Above: (left) Avalokitesvara by Master Geng Deng Da Ji, and him painting (right) Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Intangible Cultural Heritage An intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is Both masters, the late Xia Wu a practice, representation, expression, Cai Lang and Geng Deng Da Ji knowledge, or skill, as well as the are famous artists known for their instruments, objects, artefacts, and unique style of painting and their cultural spaces that are considered contribution to the Regong Arts. by UNESCO3 to be part of a place's The Regong Arts (or Rebgong cultural heritage. According to the arts)1 are the popular arts on the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding subject of Tibetan Buddhism – painting, sculpture, engraving, of the Intangible Cultural Heritage – architecture and embroidery.2 or living heritage – is the mainspring The Late Master Xia Wu Cai Lang of humanity's cultural diversity and These cultural and art forms are its maintenance a guarantee for associated with communities in Tongren County and along the river Rongwo continuing creativity. which crosses the current Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the In general, they consist of the products province of Qinghai in China, with a strong integration of the natural scenery and processes of a culture that are of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. In 2009, Regong Arts with Thangka as its core preserved and passed on through the was listed on the "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage generations. Some of that heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. For You Information interviewed Master Geng takes the form of cultural property, Deng Da Ji and Tai Gao Di, biographer of the late Master Xia Wu Cai Lang formed by tangible artefacts such as and researcher and historian on Regong Arts, on this cultural heritage and buildings or works of art. Many parts artistic form of expression. of culture, however are intangible and they include oral traditions and Enlightenment Upon Sight expressions; languages and songs; According to Buddhist belief, enlightenment is the experience of true reality, performing arts; social practices; an “awakening” through which one could comprehend the true nature rituals and festive events; knowledge of things. The goal – the ultimate wish and aspiration of Buddhists, is to and practices concerning nature become enlightened and attain nirvana. Nirvana is believed to be attainable and the Universe; and traditional only with the elimination of all greed, hatred, and ignorance within a person, craftsmanship. signifying the end of the cycle of death and rebirth. 52 For You Information 佛友资讯 53 p52 53 Cover Story - ENLIGHTENMENT UPON SIGHT THANGKA EXHIBITION.indd 52 2019/10/23 13:43:30 Why is this title, “Enlightenment works by Bhutan and Tibetan artists. This has increased my motivation Upon Sight” (见即愿满) chosen? and confidence in Thangka's heritage and innovation. In addition, this is “Enlightenment Upon Sight" has also a rare opportunity for exchange as I have learned a lot in other artists' the connotation of a wish (goal or works. I hope that I will have the opportunity to come back to Singapore for expectation) being fulfilled upon exhibitions and exchanges in the future. the sight of a person or object. Metaphorically, this exhibition also Thangkas – Same But Different aims to meet the expectations of There are many different types of Thangka, and in this exhibition, the audience with the concept and there are may exquisite pieces from Bhutan and Tibet. How are they artistry conveyed by the thangka different? pieces exhibited. More importantly, Bhutan, Tibet and Qinghai Regong Thangka all belong to the art form of it is for the audience to experience Tibetan Buddhism, and of which depict iconic figures according to the joy and perfection from it. iconometrical measurements stipulated in the Pratimālakṣaṇa《造像量度 经》. Thus, the differences lie in the artistic styles such as the usage of What are the representative colours and treatment of the backgrounds.
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