Dear Fellow BSS Volunteers,

Hope this email finds you well and happy.

I am sending you information on the following talks because they are very relevant to the service that we are providing. It will be very useful to have such knowledge at our fingertips.

If you are attending the talks, do please look for me when you arrive. It would be nice to catch up with each other.

Amituofo.

With Metta,

Catherine

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There will be a series of Dharma talks on "Buddhist Philosophy of Life and Death" at Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge, commencing 24 March 2006, at 8.00pm every Friday.

We also welcome everyone to join us in our weekly activities:

Fridays (8.00pm): Chanting of the Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha¡¯s Fundamental Vows

Sundays (2.30pm): Repentance of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Last Sunday of each month (10.00am): Confession Liturgy of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Grand Offering to the Buddhas

Our location:

Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge (Ci Xiu Zang Lin)

Address: 9 Geylang Lorong 29 #03/04-02 Singapore 388065

Telephone: 6-744-6430

Fax: 6-744-2945

Email: cixiuzl@...

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Dear Fellow BSS Volunteers,

Hope this email finds you well and happy.

I am sending you information on the following talks because they are very relevant to the service that we are providing. It will be very useful to have such knowledge at our fingertips.

If you are attending the talks, do please look for me when you arrive. It would be nice to catch up with each other.

Amituofo.

With Metta,

Catherine

If you are unable to view the Chinese text, please follow these steps:

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There will be a series of Dharma talks on "Buddhist Philosophy of Life and Death" at Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge, commencing 24 March 2006, at 8.00pm every Friday.

We also welcome everyone to join us in our weekly activities:

Fridays (8.00pm): Chanting of the Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha¡¯s Fundamental Vows

Sundays (2.30pm): Repentance of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Last Sunday of each month (10.00am): Confession Liturgy of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Grand Offering to the Buddhas

Our location:

Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge (Ci Xiu Zang Lin)

Address: 9 Geylang Lorong 29 #03/04-02 Singapore 388065

Telephone: 6-744-6430

Fax: 6-744-2945

Email: cixiuzl@... 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Lena Chen

To: BuddhistSupportServices@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:32 AM

Subject: [BuddhistSupportServices] Shan You volunteer orientation

Hi all:

 

       I would like to inform that we have a volunteer orientation on this 25 February, Saturday. We will be sharing on our services at Shan You, and also to answer enquiries on voluntary service. Below is the details :

 

Date : 25th February 2006 (Saturday)

Time : 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Venue : Shan You Counselling Centre

Address : Blk 9, Upper Boon Keng Road, #01-960, Singapore 380009

Nearby MRT : Kallang (5 mins walk from Kallang MRT)

 

Please kindly help us to publicize through your contacts or friends.

 

Thank you very much for your kind attention.

 

 

Warmest regards,
Lena Chen

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Lena Chen

To: BuddhistSupportServices@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:35 AM

Subject: [BuddhistSupportServices] FW: FW: [DharmaNews] [DDM] Venerable Guo Dong Public Talks & Workshop @ March 2006

Dear all,

 

Two of the talks are related to helping the dying in the Buddhist way. Do go down for them if you happen to be free.

 

May you be well and happy,

Lena

 

 

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To: mohchanyi@...
Subject: Fwd: FW: [DharmaNews] [DDM] Venerable Guo Dong Public Talks & Workshop @ March 2006

 

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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 12:12:52 +0800
From: "Lena Chen"
Subject: Today's session cancelled

Dear brothers and sisters,

Apologies for this late notification as i was on MC yesterday and could not
access the internet. Unfortunately, the number of people who have confirmed
coming is very low (less than 5) and we do not wish to waste the time of
the speakers as they have to make the trip down just for a one hour talk
each when they might have been able to spend that time more productively.
Hope that you understand, especially those of you who were looking forward
to coming for this session.

I will keep you all updated on future sessions. In the meantime, your
feedback on BSS/support group sessions would be very much appreciated!


With metta,
Lena


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Dear brothers and sisters,

Apologies for this late notification as i was on MC yesterday and could not
access the internet. Unfortunately, the number of people who have confirmed
coming is very low (less than 5) and we do not wish to waste the time of
the speakers as they have to make the trip down just for a one hour talk
each when they might have been able to spend that time more productively.
Hope that you understand, especially those of you who were looking forward
to coming for this session.

I will keep you all updated on future sessions. In the meantime, your
feedback on BSS/support group sessions would be very much appreciated!


With metta,
Lena


_______________________________________________________________

Thanks so much for all the hard work put in to organize all these talks. But I shall need to give this a miss.

Dear brothers and sisters,

 

As promised, here are the details of the upcoming BSS support group session that will be held in Mandarin!

 

Date: 18 Feb (Sat)

Time: 3.45 – 6.30 pm

Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre, Blk 9 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-960, Singapore 380009 (5 min’ walk from Kallang MRT)

Topics: What is Counselling (by Bear) and The Buddhist Perspective on Death (by Bhikkhuni Bodhi)

 

Again, I would appreciate it very much if you can RSVP your attendance with me by 17 Feb noon so that I can prepare necessary materials for participants. Those who have attended the first session are encouraged to come as well, if you are bilingual, as even though the topics are the same, the content may be different. Please feel free to bring friends, though RSVP with me as well and do inform them that the session is for BSS volunteers so that they come with right expectations.

 

I look forward to meeting you all next Saturday. In the meantime, take care and may you be well and happy!

 

 

With metta,

Lena

 

PS: Speakers’ profile below

 

 

 

Sean Liew (Bear) is an Executive of SunLIfe Youth Development Centre (Shan You Counselling Centre). He is an experienced youth worker, counsellor, trainer and a registered Professional Member of American Counselling Association. He has 7 years of experience in working with youths & their families. Sean holds a B.Bus (HRM) and a MSocSc (Counselling). He has recently completed his Graduate Diploma in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Sean has strong passion and interest in learning and discovering how one can motivates and empowers youth. He is happily married with two children.

 

Dr. Bhikkhuni Bodhi holds a Phd in Buddhist studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.  Prior to that, she graduated from our local university.  She has been teaching in the Buddhist Library, for both the diploma and post-graduate diploma classes.

 

 

 

 

Dear brothers and sisters,

 

As promised, here are the details of the upcoming BSS support group session that will be held in Mandarin!

 

Date: 18 Feb (Sat)

Time: 3.45 – 6.30 pm

Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre, Blk 9 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-960, Singapore 380009 (5 min’ walk from Kallang MRT)

Topics: What is Counselling (by Bear) and The Buddhist Perspective on Death (by Bhikkhuni Bodhi)

 

Again, I would appreciate it very much if you can RSVP your attendance with me by 17 Feb noon so that I can prepare necessary materials for participants. Those who have attended the first session are encouraged to come as well, if you are bilingual, as even though the topics are the same, the content may be different. Please feel free to bring friends, though RSVP with me as well and do inform them that the session is for BSS volunteers so that they come with right expectations.

 

I look forward to meeting you all next Saturday. In the meantime, take care and may you be well and happy!

 

 

With metta,

Lena

 

PS: Speakers’ profile below

 

 

 

Sean Liew (Bear) is an Executive of SunLIfe Youth Development Centre (Shan You Counselling Centre). He is an experienced youth worker, counsellor, trainer and a registered Professional Member of American Counselling Association. He has 7 years of experience in working with youths & their families. Sean holds a B.Bus (HRM) and a MSocSc (Counselling). He has recently completed his Graduate Diploma in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Sean has strong passion and interest in learning and discovering how one can motivates and empowers youth. He is happily married with two children.

 

Dr. Bhikkhuni Bodhi holds a Phd in Buddhist studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.  Prior to that, she graduated from our local university.  She has been teaching in the Buddhist Library, for both the diploma and post-graduate diploma classes.

 

 

 

 

Be thankful that you have something to be thankful for; for there are those with none.

Being able to feel blessings, being able to feel blessed, is itself a blessing.

Dear brothers and sisters,

 

As promised, here are the details of the upcoming BSS support group session that will be held in Mandarin!

 

Date: 18 Feb (Sat)

Time: 3.45 ¨C 6.30 pm

Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre, Blk 9 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-960, Singapore 380009 (5 min¡¯ walk from Kallang MRT)

Topics: What is Counselling (by Bear) and The Buddhist Perspective on Death (by Bhikkhuni Bodhi)

 

Again, I would appreciate it very much if you can RSVP your attendance with me by 17 Feb noon so that I can prepare necessary materials for participants. Those who have attended the first session are encouraged to come as well, if you are bilingual, as even though the topics are the same, the content may be different. Please feel free to bring friends, though RSVP with me as well and do inform them that the session is for BSS volunteers so that they come with right expectations.

 

I look forward to meeting you all next Saturday. In the meantime, take care and may you be well and happy!

 

 

With metta,

Lena

 

PS: Speakers¡¯ profile below

 

 

 

Sean Liew (Bear) is an Executive of SunLIfe Youth Development Centre (Shan You Counselling Centre). He is an experienced youth worker, counsellor, trainer and a registered Professional Member of American Counselling Association. He has 7 years of experience in working with youths & their families. Sean holds a B.Bus (HRM) and a MSocSc (Counselling). He has recently completed his Graduate Diploma in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Sean has strong passion and interest in learning and discovering how one can motivates and empowers youth. He is happily married with two children.

 

Dr. Bhikkhuni Bodhi holds a Phd in Buddhist studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.  Prior to that, she graduated from our local university.  She has been teaching in the Buddhist Library, for both the diploma and post-graduate diploma classes.

 

 

 

 

Dear all,

Kindly support this V-day fund raising effort by Shan You, thanks!

With metta,
Lena


-----Original Message-----
From: Beng Wee [mailto:bengwee@...]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 12:03 PM
To: bengwee@...
Subject: FW: Valentine Roses 2006

Hi Friends,

Valentine's Day is a good day to express our appreciation, love, gratitude
or kindness to our friends, colleagues, teachers and family members.
Through simply presenting a stalk of rose, it does effectively convey our
thoughts and messages, which are often beyond words. Indeed, this graceful
gesture can be very meaningful by dedicating it to the less fortunate ones,
to those need more care and support.  Henceforth, Shan You Counselling
Centre intends to promote this spirit during the forthcoming Valentine's Day
with 'For Love, For Charity' roses.

During Valentine's Day, Shan You staff and volunteers will be appealing the
public to purchase roses.  The funds raised will then be channelled to
support community services meant for our beneficiaries; i.e., children,
youths, elderly and families (details can be view at www.shanyou.org.sg) who
are really in need for help.

We hereby appeal for your esteem organisation to support our Valentine's Day
fund raising effort.  We will bundle the Valentine rose and a handphone
string at $10 for a good cause.  Our volunteers/staff will be pleased to
deliver the fresh roses to your office, thus your fellow staff members will
enjoy the convenience of purchasing fresh roses directly.

Please help to disseminate this spirit of Valentine to your fellow
colleagues.  We sincerely appreciate your help and please contact Nina at
67489975 or Khema at 67419293 for details about ordering our "For Love, For
Charity" roses.

Warmest regards,
Beng Wee

Dear brothers and sisters,

 

The first session was both enjoyable and useful as feedbacked by some of those of you who came. Thanks for your support and commitment! We will definitely plan even more enriching sessions for you in the future so hope to see more of you attending the sessions.

 

Please find the attached notes from Mr Alan Yeo’s presentation on “What is counseling” for your own perusal. I am afraid there are no notes for Shangpa Rinpoche’s session.

 

Also, here is a reminder that the next support grp session will be held on 18 February (Saturday) with the same topics but by different speakers and held in Mandarin. I am sure that there will be new knowledge and insights for you to gain, as well as new friends to meet, so make a note in your diary and come!

 

Wishing all of you a very happy Lunar New Year ahead,

Lena

 

 

Be thankful that you have something to be thankful for; for there are those with none.

Being able to feel blessings, being able to feel blessed, is itself a blessing.

Amituofo,

Tks for yr invitation, I shall be attending the group session tomorrow.

With Palms Joined
Shirley Lim G.H.


--- Lena Chen <lena@...> wrote:

> Dear BSS volunteers,
>
>
>
> Here's a reminder to RSVP for this Sat's support group session if
> you
> have not done so. It is indeed a privilege to have Shangpa Rinpoche
> with
> us for this Sat, so do come down if you are able to make it.
>
>
>
> Hope to hear from all of you soon!
>
>
>
>
>
> With metta,
>
> Lena
>
>
>
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Lena Chen

To: BuddhistSupportServices@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 2:52 PM

Subject: [BuddhistSupportServices] First BSS support group session this Sat - pls RSVP by this Fri 3 pm

Dear BSS volunteers,

 

I am pleased to invite all of you for our very first BSS English support group session! Here are the details of the session:

 

Date: 21 January (Saturday)

Time: 4 – 6.30 pm

Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre, Blk 9 Upper Boon Keng Rd #01-960 Singapore 380009

What to expect: -     Updates on BSS

-          Not one but TWO talks, firstly “What is Counselling, What is not” (speaker: Dr Alan Yeo), secondly “What   happens before, during and after death” (speaker: Shangpa Rinpoche). Pls scroll to the bottom for speakers’ background.

-          Opportunity to get to know and network with other BSS volunteers

 

This session is primarily for BSS volunteers but you may feel free to bring friends who are interested to find out more about BSS Please RSVP with me by this Friday 3 pm so that I can prepare enough materials and drinks for this session. If you have already RSVP with me, you do not need to RSVP again.

 

If you would like to have further details on the session or directions to Shan You, please feel free to email me or call me at 67419293.

 

Look forward to meeting you guys this Saturday! In the meantime, may you all be well and happy.

 

 

With metta,

Lena

 

PS: Speakers’ background below.

 

 

Alan Yeo has an MA in Psychology (US) and an MEd (NTU-NIE).  He has counselled students since 1990 where he was a lecturer & manager in a private school. He attained his Specialist Diploma in Counselling & Guidance (Temasek Polytechnic), and a post-Graduate Diploma in Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy (US).  He is also trained in Eriksonian Hypnotherapy. In 1999, he joined a local tertiary institution as her Staff Psychologist, providing counselling support to the 1,300 admin and academic staff. In 2003, he started his own practice, focusing on personal, couples, parenting and teen issues. He is an Associate Counsellor (J C Integra) for Singapore Airlines and an Adjunct Lecturer and external counsellor for Temasek Polytechnic staff. Alan is appointed to the Films Consultative Panel by the Minister of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). He is co-authoring a 2-year MCYS-funded project with a Family Service Centre, researching on Abused Children. He is also a Family Life Ambassador with MCYS. As the Editorial Consultant for the teen magazine, LIME, and writes a monthly 2-page advice column. He is an Associate Trainer, Lecturer, Personal Therapist, and Supervisor with Executive Counselling & Training Academy. He has conducted counselling-related workshops and talks for EDB, MOE, NUS, Temasek Polytechnic, SHATEC, YWCA,GB (Thailand), Shan You Counselling Centre, Fitness & Health International, and other organizations.  He also lectures for the Australian College of Applied Psychology- Singapore Sports Council's degree programme. 

 

Shangpa Rinpoche, at age 2, was recognised as an incarnation of the Great Yogi Shangpa Rinpoche, who was a disciple of His Holiness, the 15th Gyalwa Karmapa. He was ordained by His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa when he was 9 years old. When he was 16 years old, he joined the Tibetan Higher Institute of Buddhist Studies in Varanasi and mastered Buddhist philosophy, literature, poet, history of Buddha and Sanskrit, etc. He also received many teachings and empowerment from many great teachers, particularly His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Urgyen Tulku Rinpoche, Tenga Rinpoche, Khunu Rinpoche and Khenpo Rinchen.

In 1982, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche requested Rinpoche to go to Singapore to be the spiritual teacher. Since then he has been the religious adviser of the Singapore Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre and giving teachings and advice to its members and devotees. On the 4th September 1998, he was enthroned  as the abbot and since then, he has been relentlessly making efforts to spread the Buddha's teachings for the benefit of sentient beings. Rinpoche has also taken on additional responsibilities as abbot of Vikramashila Buddhist Institute in Nepal, Tharpa Choeling Nunnery in Mustang, and Drubgyud Choeling Monastery cum Institute in Lumbini. To manage his works in these areas, Rinpoche established the Shangpa Foundation in 1996 and became its Chairman with the approval and support of the Nepalese Government. Rinpoche is currently residing in Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore and he travels frequently to the other countries to keep in touch with the progress of his works and to continue with the propagation of Buddhism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hello,

 

Ok, thanks for informing Yenny.

 

I forgot to mention that there will be a Chinese session held in the month of February with the same topics, but with Mandarin speakers. Those of you who prefer Mandarin or are bilingual are welcome to attend the February session. More details will be emailed out at a later date.

 

With metta,

Lena

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: BuddhistSupportServices@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BuddhistSupportServices@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of yenny low
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 3:08 PM
To: BuddhistSupportServices@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BuddhistSupportServices] First BSS support group session this Sat - pls RSVP by this Fri 3 pm

 

Dear Lena,

 

so sorry im not free on this sat 21/01/2006. cant attent.  

 

 

Best regards,

 

Yenny.

Lena Chen <lena@...> wrote:

Dear BSS volunteers,

 

I am pleased to invite all of you for our very first BSS English support group session! Here are the details of the session:

 

Date: 21 January (Saturday)

Time: 4 ¨C 6.30 pm

Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre, Blk 9 Upper Boon Keng Rd #01-960 Singapore 380009

What to expect: -     Updates on BSS

-          Not one but TWO talks, firstly ¡°What is Counselling, What is not¡± (speaker: Dr Alan Yeo), secondly ¡°What   happens before, during and after death¡± (speaker: Shangpa Rinpoche). Pls scroll to the bottom for speakers¡¯ background.

-          Opportunity to get to know and network with other BSS volunteers

 

This session is primarily for BSS volunteers but you may feel free to bring friends who are interested to find out more about BSS Please RSVP with me by this Friday 3 pm so that I can prepare enough materials and drinks for this session. If you have already RSVP with me, you do not need to RSVP again.

 

If you would like to have further details on the session or directions to Shan You, please feel free to email me or call me at 67419293.

 

Look forward to meeting you guys this Saturday! In the meantime, may you all be well and happy.

 

 

With metta,

Lena

 

PS: Speakers¡¯ background below.

 

 

Alan Yeo has an MA in Psychology (US) and an MEd (NTU-NIE).  He has counselled students since 1990 where he was a lecturer & manager in a private school. He attained his Specialist Diploma in Counselling & Guidance (Temasek Polytechnic), and a post-Graduate Diploma in Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy (US).  He is also trained in Eriksonian Hypnotherapy. In 1999, he joined a local tertiary institution as her Staff Psychologist, providing counselling support to the 1,300 admin and academic staff. In 2003, he started his own practice, focusing on personal, couples, parenting and teen issues. He is an Associate Counsellor (J C Integra) for Singapore Airlines and an Adjunct Lecturer and external counsellor for Temasek Polytechnic staff. Alan is appointed to the Films Consultative Panel by the Minister of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). He is co-authoring a 2-year MCYS-funded project with a Family Service Centre, researching on Abused Children. He is also a Family Life Ambassador with MCYS. As the Editorial Consultant for the teen magazine, LIME, and writes a monthly 2-page advice column. He is an Associate Trainer, Lecturer, Personal Therapist, and Supervisor with Executive Counselling & Training Academy. He has conducted counselling-related workshops and talks for EDB, MOE, NUS, Temasek Polytechnic, SHATEC, YWCA,GB (Thailand), Shan You Counselling Centre, Fitness & Health International, and other organizations.  He also lectures for the Australian College of Applied Psychology- Singapore Sports Council's degree programme. 

 

Shangpa Rinpoche, at age 2, was recognised as an incarnation of the Great Yogi Shangpa Rinpoche, who was a disciple of His Holiness, the 15th Gyalwa Karmapa. He was ordained by His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa when he was 9 years old. When he was 16 years old, he joined the Tibetan Higher Institute of Buddhist Studies in Varanasi and mastered Buddhist philosophy, literature, poet, history of Buddha and Sanskrit, etc. He also received many teachings and empowerment from many great teachers, particularly His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Urgyen Tulku Rinpoche, Tenga Rinpoche, Khunu Rinpoche and Khenpo Rinchen.

In 1982, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche requested Rinpoche to go to Singapore to be the spiritual teacher. Since then he has been the religious adviser of the Singapore Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre and giving teachings and advice to its members and devotees. On the 4th September 1998, he was enthroned  as the abbot and since then, he has been relentlessly making efforts to spread the Buddha's teachings for the benefit of sentient beings. Rinpoche has also taken on additional responsibilities as abbot of Vikramashila Buddhist Institute in Nepal, Tharpa Choeling Nunnery in Mustang, and Drubgyud Choeling Monastery cum Institute in Lumbini. To manage his works in these areas, Rinpoche established the Shangpa Foundation in 1996 and became its Chairman with the approval and support of the Nepalese Government. Rinpoche is currently residing in Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore and he travels frequently to the other countries to keep in touch with the progress of his works and to continue with the propagation of Buddhism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear BSS volunteers,

 

I am pleased to invite all of you for our very first BSS English support group session! Here are the details of the session:

 

Date: 21 January (Saturday)

Time: 4 ¨C 6.30 pm

Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre, Blk 9 Upper Boon Keng Rd #01-960 Singapore 380009

What to expect: -     Updates on BSS

-          Not one but TWO talks, firstly ¡°What is Counselling, What is not¡± (speaker: Dr Alan Yeo), secondly ¡°What   happens before, during and after death¡± (speaker: Shangpa Rinpoche). Pls scroll to the bottom for speakers¡¯ background.

-          Opportunity to get to know and network with other BSS volunteers

 

This session is primarily for BSS volunteers but you may feel free to bring friends who are interested to find out more about BSS Please RSVP with me by this Friday 3 pm so that I can prepare enough materials and drinks for this session. If you have already RSVP with me, you do not need to RSVP again.

 

If you would like to have further details on the session or directions to Shan You, please feel free to email me or call me at 67419293.

 

Look forward to meeting you guys this Saturday! In the meantime, may you all be well and happy.

 

 

With metta,

Lena

 

PS: Speakers¡¯ background below.

 

 

Alan Yeo has an MA in Psychology (US) and an MEd (NTU-NIE).  He has counselled students since 1990 where he was a lecturer & manager in a private school. He attained his Specialist Diploma in Counselling & Guidance (Temasek Polytechnic), and a post-Graduate Diploma in Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy (US).  He is also trained in Eriksonian Hypnotherapy. In 1999, he joined a local tertiary institution as her Staff Psychologist, providing counselling support to the 1,300 admin and academic staff. In 2003, he started his own practice, focusing on personal, couples, parenting and teen issues. He is an Associate Counsellor (J C Integra) for Singapore Airlines and an Adjunct Lecturer and external counsellor for Temasek Polytechnic staff. Alan is appointed to the Films Consultative Panel by the Minister of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). He is co-authoring a 2-year MCYS-funded project with a Family Service Centre, researching on Abused Children. He is also a Family Life Ambassador with MCYS. As the Editorial Consultant for the teen magazine, LIME, and writes a monthly 2-page advice column. He is an Associate Trainer, Lecturer, Personal Therapist, and Supervisor with Executive Counselling & Training Academy. He has conducted counselling-related workshops and talks for EDB, MOE, NUS, Temasek Polytechnic, SHATEC, YWCA,GB (Thailand), Shan You Counselling Centre, Fitness & Health International, and other organizations.  He also lectures for the Australian College of Applied Psychology- Singapore Sports Council's degree programme. 

 

Shangpa Rinpoche, at age 2, was recognised as an incarnation of the Great Yogi Shangpa Rinpoche, who was a disciple of His Holiness, the 15th Gyalwa Karmapa. He was ordained by His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa when he was 9 years old. When he was 16 years old, he joined the Tibetan Higher Institute of Buddhist Studies in Varanasi and mastered Buddhist philosophy, literature, poet, history of Buddha and Sanskrit, etc. He also received many teachings and empowerment from many great teachers, particularly His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Urgyen Tulku Rinpoche, Tenga Rinpoche, Khunu Rinpoche and Khenpo Rinchen.

In 1982, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche requested Rinpoche to go to Singapore to be the spiritual teacher. Since then he has been the religious adviser of the Singapore Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre and giving teachings and advice to its members and devotees. On the 4th September 1998, he was enthroned  as the abbot and since then, he has been relentlessly making efforts to spread the Buddha's teachings for the benefit of sentient beings. Rinpoche has also taken on additional responsibilities as abbot of Vikramashila Buddhist Institute in Nepal, Tharpa Choeling Nunnery in Mustang, and Drubgyud Choeling Monastery cum Institute in Lumbini. To manage his works in these areas, Rinpoche established the Shangpa Foundation in 1996 and became its Chairman with the approval and support of the Nepalese Government. Rinpoche is currently residing in Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, Singapore and he travels frequently to the other countries to keep in touch with the progress of his works and to continue with the propagation of Buddhism.