The Second Singapore Kagyu Monlam


Time: April 30 – May 2, 2011
Place: Singapore Tai Pei Buddhist Centre

The 2nd Singapore Kagyu Monlam 2011 organized by Karma Kagyu Choe Gong Kuen ZangLing Buddhist Centre was successfully held at Singapore Tai Pei Buddhist Centre from 30th April to 2nd May 2011. This year, we are honored to have His Eminence Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche to preside over the Singapore Kagyu Monlam again. Three Rinpoches, five Khenpos and a total of 92 Sangha members and around 700 devotees attended this grand Monlam.

During this Monlam, rare and special holy objects were displayed as part of the celebration of Karmapa 900, including Mother Black Pill by the 15th Karmapa Khakhyab Dorje, Bone of Marpa Lotsawa, Gampopa’s Hat and many others. Amongst these holy objects, the sacred statue of the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa known as the talking statue was placed on Karmapa’s throne table. The Karmapa 900 Book was displayed as well among other things at the free distribution counter.

The first day began with a procession carrying the portrait of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa and the Sacred Statue of the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa. This was led by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche. After placing the portrait and sacred statue on the throne, a mandala offering was made to His Holiness. Throughout the three days Monlam prayers were performed as outlined by the Gyalwang Karmapa with the prayers from the Kagyu Monlam Aspiration Book. Twenty-Branch Monlam prayers were chanted every morning, and the rest of the sessions were composed of selected prayers such as The Way Of Bodhisattva.etc.

On the night of the second day Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche led a special prayer for the deceased.

Towards the end of the Monlam, all the Sangha members and devotees performed “The Lamp Prayer”. Holding a crystal-like lotus lamp with their utmost sincerity, everyone dedicated all the merits that have been accumulated and offer this towards the flourishing of Buddha dharma and World Peace.


Acknowledgement

We as the main organizing committee would like to thank Lama Karma Chodrak, the main organizer of the Kagyu Monlam International, for his encouragement and support to make this event successful.

 

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