25 November 1999
第4页 广告 专栏 2联合晚报 (Lian He Wan Bao), 25 November 1999, Page 4
22 November 1999
联合晚报 (Lian He Wan Bao), 22 November 1999, Page 8
This article announces a major 34-day Buddhist prayer gathering at Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre in Singapore, held to welcome the new millennium with prayers for peace and happiness.
Shared by Shangpa Rinpoche, abbot of the Centre, the prayer gathering, known as the “Melody of Compassion”, was planned from 28 November 1999 to 1 January 2000. The main aim was to complete 100 million recitations of the Six-Syllable Mantra, OM MANI PADME HUNG, dedicated to peace and the well-being of people around the world.
The event was expected to attract thousands of devotees from Singapore and overseas, including participants from India, Nepal, France, the United States, Malaysia and other countries. About 80% of the participants were expected to be local devotees.
During the prayer period, a team of monks would lead continuous mantra recitations at the centre, with devotees welcome to join at any time. The article explains that 1,000 mantra recitations take around 15–20 minutes, and that the accumulated recitations were traditionally regarded as having great spiritual benefit.
The opening day included a special ceremony, followed by teachings by visiting senior Buddhist masters in December. The article presents the event as one of the largest and longest prayer gatherings held by the centre, bringing together people from different countries to pray for world peace, harmony and the well-being of all beings.
Shared by Shangpa Rinpoche, abbot of the Centre, the prayer gathering, known as the “Melody of Compassion”, was planned from 28 November 1999 to 1 January 2000. The main aim was to complete 100 million recitations of the Six-Syllable Mantra, OM MANI PADME HUNG, dedicated to peace and the well-being of people around the world.
The event was expected to attract thousands of devotees from Singapore and overseas, including participants from India, Nepal, France, the United States, Malaysia and other countries. About 80% of the participants were expected to be local devotees.
During the prayer period, a team of monks would lead continuous mantra recitations at the centre, with devotees welcome to join at any time. The article explains that 1,000 mantra recitations take around 15–20 minutes, and that the accumulated recitations were traditionally regarded as having great spiritual benefit.
The opening day included a special ceremony, followed by teachings by visiting senior Buddhist masters in December. The article presents the event as one of the largest and longest prayer gatherings held by the centre, bringing together people from different countries to pray for world peace, harmony and the well-being of all beings.
16 November 1999
新明日报 (Shin Min Daily News), 16 November 1999, Page 9
The article reports on a 35-day Mani prayer gathering held at the Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre in Singapore to welcome the arrival of the year 2000.
The prayer assembly was scheduled to begin on 28 November 1999 and continue until 1 January 2000. Led by Shangpa Rinpoche, the centre’s abbot, devotees gathered to recite one hundred million repetitions of the Six-Syllable Mantra, OM MANI PADME HUNG, dedicating the merits toward peace and the well-being of the world.
During the 35-day period, Shangpa Rinpoche and visiting monks also gave teachings on Buddhist practice, including the Six-Syllable Mantra and Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig). The centre welcomed devotees to participate in the prayers and teachings.
The article also gives some background on Shangpa Rinpoche, describing his Buddhist education and his role at the Singapore centre. It notes that he had been involved in teaching and promoting Buddhism in Singapore for many years.
The overall message of the article is one of prayer, devotion and hope for peace as the new millennium began, with the immense recitation of the Six-Syllable Mantra offered for the benefit of all beings.
The prayer assembly was scheduled to begin on 28 November 1999 and continue until 1 January 2000. Led by Shangpa Rinpoche, the centre’s abbot, devotees gathered to recite one hundred million repetitions of the Six-Syllable Mantra, OM MANI PADME HUNG, dedicating the merits toward peace and the well-being of the world.
During the 35-day period, Shangpa Rinpoche and visiting monks also gave teachings on Buddhist practice, including the Six-Syllable Mantra and Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig). The centre welcomed devotees to participate in the prayers and teachings.
The article also gives some background on Shangpa Rinpoche, describing his Buddhist education and his role at the Singapore centre. It notes that he had been involved in teaching and promoting Buddhism in Singapore for many years.
The overall message of the article is one of prayer, devotion and hope for peace as the new millennium began, with the immense recitation of the Six-Syllable Mantra offered for the benefit of all beings.
16 November 1999
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