Decoding Buddhist Chants for Wakes with Shifu YouGuang
Have you ever been curious about specific Buddhist prayers at funeral wakes? This session offers a deeper understanding of the role of chanting in Buddhist funerals, highlighting its importance in the journey of the soul.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- About Your Host
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What You'll Do
Join Venerable You Guang Shifu for an enlightening exploration of funeral chanting in Buddhist traditions. This event will delve into the profound significance of these chants, which are integral to honouring the deceased and guiding their souls in the afterlife. Venerable You Guang will decode the meanings and purposes behind the chants, explaining how they reflect Buddhist beliefs about life, death, and rebirth. Attendees will gain insights into the rituals associated with funeral chanting, learning how these practices provide comfort to grieving families and foster a sense of connection with the spiritual realm. This session offers a deeper understanding of the role of chanting in Buddhist funerals, highlighting its importance in the journey of the soul.
About Your Host
Venerable You Guang is the Abbot of Samantabhadra Vihara, Chairman of Public Relations for the Singapore Buddhist Federation, and Executive Director of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. He also serves as the First Vice President of the Metta Welfare Association, focusing on special education and social needs.
Ordained at Fa Hua Monastery and having received Higher Ordination in Taiwan, Venerable You Guang teaches Buddhist principles to promote a harmonious lifestyle through classes and consultations. He actively engages in interfaith dialogues and events organized by various organizations, fostering understanding, trust, and respect within the community.
More Details
Attire
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and wear covered shoes.
What to bring?
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration. To be fair to all participants, we will not wait for latecomers.
- The event will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at Chinatown Complex. Alternative parking is available at Chinatown Point and Maxwell Food Centre.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed during the event.
Terms and Conditions
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Sunday, 3 November 2024
Ticket Price
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