Twenty Years of Taoist Practice 20Th Anniversary Commemorative Book of Taoist Federation (Singapore) 勤而行 二十载 新加坡道教总会成立二十周年纪念特刊
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MEDIA RELEASE for Immediate Release CELEBRATING OUR
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release CELEBRATING OUR RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY WITH NEW GUIDED WALKS BY THE NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD The Singapore Town Plan, showing Queen, Waterloo and Bencoolen Streets to be part of a “European Town”, late-19th century. Despite being originally designated as a European quarter, significant numbers of Eurasians, Chinese, Indians, Jews, Malays, amongst other communities, also settled in the area. Image courtesy of National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board Singapore, 14 November 2019 – Along Waterloo Street, a devotee from the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple walks two doors down to the neighbouring Sri Krishnan Temple to offer prayers. This is a common sight in the area, where temples, churches, a mosque and a synagogue are all within a stone’s throw of one another. These houses of worship stand as testaments to the diverse communities who lived, worked and played side by side around Queen, Waterloo and Bencoolen Streets in Singapore’s Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, exemplifying the values of understanding and openness that have allowed them to exist and thrive together. 2 With the launch of a new programme titled Harmony Walks by the National Heritage Board (NHB), Singaporeans will be able to embark on free guided walks along Queen, Waterloo and Bencoolen Streets and learn more about the commonalities shared by diverse communities in the areas of religion, culture and built heritage. Harmony Walks comprises three guided walks that will cover the following designated areas: • Harmony Walks: Queen, Waterloo and Bencoolen Streets • Harmony Walks: Telok Ayer (To be launched in 2020) • Harmony Walks: South Bridge Road (To be launched in 2020) 3 The first of the three walks is Harmony Walks: Queen, Waterloo and Bencoolen Streets, which covers a total of seven religious institutions – Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Sri Krishnan Temple, Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Kum Yan Methodist Church and Masjid Bencoolen. -
Dealing with Life’S Issues a Buddhist Perspective
Dealing with Life’s Issues A Buddhist Perspective B Ven. Thubten Chodron Published for Free Distribution Only Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Dharma Propagation Division Awaken Publishing and Design 88 Bright Hill Road Singapore 574117 Tel: (65) 6849 5342 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kmspks.org 1st Edition, January 2008 2nd reprint of 5,000 copies, April 2008 ISBN-13: 978-981-05-9395-7 EISSUES-0102-0408 © Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Cover design: BigstockPhoto.com@rgbspace Although reprinting of our books for free distribution is encouraged as long as the publication is reprinted in its entirety with no modifications, including this statement of the conditions, and credit is given to the author and the publisher, we require permission to be obtained in writing, to ensure that the latest edition is used. Printed by Zheng Yong Binding (S) Pte Ltd Tel: (65) 6275 6228 Fax: (65) 6275 6338 Please pass this book around should you feel that you do not need it anymore. As the Buddha taught, the gift of Truth excels all other gifts! May all have the chance to know the Dharma. It is very, very rare for one to have a precious human life and still be able to encounter the Buddha-Dharma, therefore please handle this book with utmost respect and care. Printed in Singapore on 100% recycled paper. Cover is printed using paper manufactured from 55% recycled fibre and 45% pulp from responsibly managed forests. Contents Preface M v m Romantic Love & Marriage M 1 m Dharma & the Family M 14 m Dharma Guidance on World Events M 30 m Dharma & Terminal Illness M 67 m Dharma & Suicide M 103 m Dharma & the Prison: Making Friends with Ourselves M 127 m Dear Reader, If you wish to share the production costs of this and many other beautiful Dharma Books and CDs for free distribution, so that more people can be touched by the beauty of Dharma and be inspired to live a happy and meaningful life, please photocopy the sponsorship form at the back of this book, fill in your particulars and return it to us. -
2014 Multi-Faith Forum Activity Journal
1 Name : Galvihara Seated Image of the Buddha Time : 12th Century A.D. Location : Polonnaruwa (North Central Province-Sri Lanka) Founder : King Parakramabahu A Harmonious World Begins with Education 2558th Vesak Day Celebration: Learning from the Buddha's Inspirational Teachings Resolving Conflicts and Facilitating Peace and Security................................ 4 Religion and its Teachings are the Most Important Education for All Humanity...................................... 5 Religious Unity and Religious Education Can Facilitate World Peace...................................................... 5 Establishing a Religious Sacred City to Realize Religious Education....................................................... 8 Establishing a Multifaith University and Strengthening Religious Education and Religious Exchange.. 8 Wonderful New Development in the Revival of Religious Education in Indonesia.................................. 9 Indonesian Guest Photos............................................................................................................................ 11 2 “What Should We Do When Hearts are Corrupted and Society is in Chaos? —On Toowoomba, Australia as a Model City of Peace and Harmony........ 16 Unkind Human Mindset is the Root of the Chaotic Society...................................................................... 17 Religious Education is Crucial in Resolving World Crises........................................................................ 19 Cooperation between Religions is the Critical Step.................................................................................. -
Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2021
SINGAPORE TERRORISM THREAT ASSESSMENT REPORT 2021 2 3 OVERVIEW The terrorism threat to Singapore remains high. Global terrorist groups like the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda (AQ) have proven resilient and adaptable, despite their leadership losses and setbacks in recent years. Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they have stepped up their recruitment and propaganda efforts on social media, encouraging their supporters worldwide to conduct attacks. 2. The enduring appeal of ISIS violent ideology is seen among the self- radicalised cases dealt with in Singapore in the past two years, the majority of whom were ISIS supporters. While Islamist terrorism remains the key concern, other emergent threats such as far-right extremism can also potentially propel at- risk individuals towards violent radicalism. In December 2020, Singapore detected its first self-radicalised individual who was inspired by far-right extremist ideologies. 3. There is currently no specific and credible intelligence of an imminent terrorist attack against Singapore. However, since the last Report issued on 22 January 2019, the Internal Security Department (ISD) has averted terrorist attacks by two Singaporean youths targeting places of worship in Singapore. These cases underscore the very real threat of lone-actor attacks by self-radicalised individuals. EXTERNAL TERRORISM THREAT ISIS Continues to be Primary Threat 4. Despite losing its last territorial stronghold in March 2019, ISIS remains an active insurgent force in Syria and Iraq. It reportedly still has some 10,000 fighters in the conflict zone and tens of millions of dollars in cash reserves. Over the past year, ISIS has escalated its insurgent activities in the conflict zone, taking advantage of the security vacuum left by reduced military operations due to COVID-19 and the reduction in US troops in Iraq. -
Religious Harmony in Singapore: Spaces, Practices and Communities 469190 789811 9 Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore
Religious Harmony in Singapore: Spaces, Practices and Communities Inter-religious harmony is critical for Singapore’s liveability as a densely populated, multi-cultural city-state. In today’s STUDIES URBAN SYSTEMS world where there is increasing polarisation in issues of race and religion, Singapore is a good example of harmonious existence between diverse places of worship and religious practices. This has been achieved through careful planning, governance and multi-stakeholder efforts, and underpinned by principles such as having a culture of integrity and innovating systematically. Through archival research and interviews with urban pioneers and experts, Religious Harmony in Singapore: Spaces, Practices and Communities documents the planning and governance of religious harmony in Singapore from pre-independence till the present and Communities Practices Spaces, Religious Harmony in Singapore: day, with a focus on places of worship and religious practices. Religious Harmony “Singapore must treasure the racial and religious harmony that it enjoys…We worked long and hard to arrive here, and we must in Singapore: work even harder to preserve this peace for future generations.” Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore. Spaces, Practices and Communities 9 789811 469190 Religious Harmony in Singapore: Spaces, Practices and Communities Urban Systems Studies Books Water: From Scarce Resource to National Asset Transport: Overcoming Constraints, Sustaining Mobility Industrial Infrastructure: Growing in Tandem with the Economy Sustainable Environment: -
Apr–Jun 2013
VOL. 9 iSSUe 1 FEATURE APr – jUn 2013 · vOL. 9 · iSSUe 1 From Garden City to Oriental, Utai, Mexican: The Story of Icons of Learning: The Redesign of Gardening City the Singapore Jewish Community the Modern Library 04 10 24 01 BIBLIOASIA APR –JUN 2013 Director’s Column Editorial & Production “A Room of One’s Own”, Virginia Woolf’s 1929 essay, argues for the place of women in Managing Editor: Stephanie Pee Editorial Support: Sharon Koh, the literary tradition. The title also makes for an apt underlying theme of this issue Masamah Ahmad, Francis Dorai of BiblioAsia, which explores finding one’s place and space in Singapore. Contributors: Benjamin Towell, With 5.3 million people living in an area of 710 square kilometres, intriguing Bernice Ang, Dan Koh, Joanna Tan, solutions in response to finding space can emerge from sheer necessity. This Juffri Supa’at, Justin Zhuang, Liyana Taha, issue, we celebrate the built environment: the skyscrapers, mosques, synagogues, Noorashikin binte Zulkifli, and of course, libraries, from which stories of dialogue, strife, ambition and Siti Hazariah Abu Bakar, Ten Leu-Jiun Design & Print: Relay Room, Times Printers tradition come through even as each community attempts to find a space of its own and leave a distinct mark on where it has been and hopes to thrive. Please direct all correspondence to: A sense of sanctuary comes to mind in the hubbub of an increasingly densely National Library Board populated city. In Justin Zhuang’s article, “From Garden City to Gardening City”, he 100 Victoria Street #14-01 explores the preservation and the development of the green lungs of Sungei Buloh, National Library Building Singapore 188064 Chek Jawa and, recently, the Rail Corridor, as breathing spaces of the city. -
President Trump Says Antisemitism Is 'Horrible' and 'Has to Stop'
ASHTON Opinion. Tradition. KUTCHER MCMASTER GOD’S RECOUNTS ON THE TALMUDIC HOLOCAUST NUDGE TALE A2. A9. A11. THE algemeiner JOURNAL $1.00 - PRINTED IN NEW YORK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 , 2017 | 28 SHEVAT 5777 VOL. XLV NO. 2296 President Trump At Least Ten Jewish Community Says Antisemitism Centers Across Is ‘Horrible’ and US Targeted ‘Has to Stop’ BY BARNEY BREEN-PORTNOY At least ten Jewish community centers across America received telephone bomb threats on Monday, according to media reports. NBC News reported that JCCs in Birmingham, Cleve- land, Chicago, St. Paul, Tampa, Albuquerque, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville and Buffalo were evacuated. No bombs were found at any of the threatened sites. This marked the fourth spate of concurrent bomb threats issued against JCCs in different parts of the US since the start of 2017. In a statement on Monday, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt said, “We are confident that President Donald Trump. Photo: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons. BY BARNEY BREEN against Jewish community centers “There is something going on Police tape outside the JCC in Nashville, Tenn., after a recent across the country and the that doesn’t allow it to fully heal,” telephone bomb threat. Photo: YouTube screenshot. -PORTNOY desecration of graves at a Jewish he stated. “Sometimes it gets better Antisemitism is “horrible” and cemetery in St. Louis. and then it busts apart. But we want JCCs around the country are taking the necessary security “has to stop,” US President Donald “The antisemitic threats to have it get very much better, get protections, and that law enforcement officials are making Trump said on Tuesday during targeting our Jewish commu- unified and stay together.” their investigation of these threats a high priority. -
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- ,- The 1EWISH Vo1CE HERALD /'f) ,~X{b1)1 {\ ~ SERVING RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS V C> :,I 18 Nisan 5773 March 29, 2013 Obama gains political capital President asserts that political leaders require a push BY RON KAMPEAS The question now is whether Obama has the means or the WASHINGTON (JTA) - For will to push the Palestinians a trip that U.S. officials had and Israelis back to the nego cautioned was not about get tiating table. ting "deliverables," President U.S. Secretary of State John Obama's apparent success Kerry, who stayed behind during his Middle East trip to follow up with Israeli at getting Israel and Turkey Prime Minister Benjamin to reconcile has raised some Netanyahu's team on what hopes for a breakthrough on happens next, made clear another front: Israeli-Pales tinian negotiations. GAINING I 32 Survivors' testimony Rick Recht 'rocks' in concert. New technology captures memories BY EDMON J. RODMAN In the offices of the Univer Rock star Rick Recht to perform sity of Southern California's LOS ANGELES (JTA) - In a Institute for Creative Technol dark glass building here, Ho ogies, Gutter - who, as a teen in free concert locaust survivor Pinchas Gut ager - had survived Majdanek, ter shows that his memory is Alliance hosts a Jewish rock star'for audiences ofall ages the German Nazi concentra cr ystal clear and his voice is tion camp on the outskirts of BY KARA MARZIALI Recht, who has been compared to James Taylor strong. His responses seem a Lublin, Poland, sounds and [email protected] for his soulfulness and folksy flavor and Bono for bit delayed - not that different looks very much alive. -
Between Mumbai and Manila
Manfred Hutter (ed.) Between Mumbai and Manila Judaism in Asia since the Founding of the State of Israel (Proceedings of the International Conference, held at the Department of Comparative Religion of the University of Bonn. May 30, to June 1, 2012) V&R unipress Bonn University Press Bibliographic information published by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek lists this publication in the Deutsche Nationalbibliografie; detailed bibliographic data are available on the Internet at http://dnb.d-nb.de. 296’.095’0904–dc23 ISBN 978-3-8471-0158-1 ISBN 978-3-8470-0158-4 (E-Book) Publications of Bonn University Press are published by V&R unipress GmbH. Copyright 2013 by V&R unipress GmbH, D-37079 Goettingen All rights reserved, including those of translation into foreign languages. No part of this work may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilm and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printing and binding: CPI Buch Bu¨cher.de GmbH, Birkach Printed in Germany Contents Manfred Hutter / Ulrich Vollmer Introductory Notes: The Context of the Conference in the History of Jewish Studies in Bonn . ................... 7 Part 1: Jewish Communities in Asia Gabriele Shenar Bene Israel Transnational Spaces and the Aesthetics of Community Identity . ................................... 21 Edith Franke Searching for Traces of Judaism in Indonesia . ...... 39 Vera Leininger Jews in Singapore: Tradition and Transformation . ...... 53 Manfred Hutter The Tiny Jewish Communities in Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia . 65 Alina Pa˘tru Judaism in the PR China and in Hong Kong Today: Its Presence and Perception . -
Chapter 7 an Insider's Research Into Buddhist History1
Chapter 7 An Insider’s Research into Buddhist History1 Jack Meng-Tat Chia Buddhism is one of the major religions in present-day Singapore. In fact, one can easily notice the rich diversity of different Buddhist traditions – Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana – co-existing and interacting in our global city-state. According to the 2000 census, Buddhism is both the majority and fastest growing religion in Singa- pore.2 Despite this, there are only a handful of studies on the history of Buddhism in Singapore.3 As I have argued in a recent essay, while these previous research provide a useful introduction to change and continuity in the history of the religion, they tend to be overly ambitious and broad in their scope. Rather than focusing on specific themes or providing in-depth case studies of Buddhist practices, organizations and personalities, these studies examined the religion in an overarching manner. As a result, they are seldom able to fully explore and analyze the multi-faceted and complex issues surrounding Buddhism in the history of Singapore.4 For this reason, research on specific themes and case studies in the religion remain to be done. 1 I am grateful to C. C. Chin, Kuah Khun Eng, Loh Kah Seng, and Soh Gek Han for their helpful comments. Pseudonyms are used in this paper. 2 Singapore, Census of Population 2000 (Singapore: Department of Statistics, 2000). 3 See Shi Chuanfa 释传发, Xinjiapo Fojiao fazhan shi 新加坡佛教发展史[A History of the Development of Buddhism in Singapore] (Singapore: Xinjiapo Fojiao Jushilin, 1997); Y. D. Ong, Buddhism in Singapore: A Short Narrative History (Singapore: Skylark Publications, 2005); Hue Guan Thye 许原泰, Xinjiapo Fojiao: Chuanbo yange yu moshi 新加坡佛教: 传播沿 革与模式 [Buddhism in Singapore: Propagation, Evolution and Practice] (M.A. -
High Holy Days 5778
High Holy Days 5778 Tishre 5778 Fall 2017 Kahal Joseph Congregation Los Angeles California This Booklet is Dedicated in Memory of Anita Wozniak Hana bat Haviva, z’’l 1961-2017 May the community she loved so much shine through the pages in your hands. Table of Contents Dedication to Anita Wozniak .............................................. 2 Guide to Prayer Services .................................................... 4 Rabbi Raif Melhado’s Message .......................................... 6 President Yvette Dabby’s Message ................................... 7 A Letter from Ron Einy, Chairperson ................................ 9 A Letter from Michelle Kurtz, VP of Membership ............ 10 KJ Holiday Schedule Rosh Hashana ........................................................... 11 Yom Kippur ................................................................ 13 Sukkot ........................................................................ 14 Simhat Torah .............................................................. 16 Introducing our Clergy ..................................................... 18 What is Rosh Hashana? ................................................... 20 What is Yom Kippur? ........................................................ 22 History of Iraqi & Persian Jews ........................................ 24 History of Kahal Joseph ................................................... 26 Preserving Iraqi Heritage .................................................. 28 The Selihot Prayers in English Letters ........................... -
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