What to do on Vesak Day replied by Bodhi hut @ Thu, 22 May 2008 09:04:27 +0800

Bodhi hut — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:04:27 +0800

Originally posted by faith.capri:

Bodhi Hut: hey thanks for your offer =) the problem is that I have commitment at my buddhist org during vesak day every year, that is why i'm looking for other days besides vesak that have this 3-step-1-bow..

So where is your buddhist org?

What to do on Vesak Day replied by Bodhi hut @ Thu, 22 May 2008 09:03:46 +0800

Bodhi hut — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:03:46 +0800

Guang Ming Shan and Shuang Lim Temple has this 3 step one bow, Guang Ming Shan usually organise this one day before Vesak Day,as Shuang Lim Temple I am not too sure the date they usually held the event.

As for Guang Ming Shang, if you are their volunteer worker, there is one organise a week before the actual day. Beside doing at temples, you could do this at home, its not the location or the numbers of time you do this 3 step one bow, it is the thought of doing it, you can do it everyday, which means a year you will have complete a cycle of 365 times, of coz doing at temple you will have another kind of feelings.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by werther @ Thu, 22 May 2008 00:04:25 +0800

werther — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:04:25 +0800

Originally posted by faith.capri:

Bodhi Hut: hey thanks for your offer =) the problem is that I have commitment at my buddhist org during vesak day every year, that is why i'm looking for other days besides vesak that have this 3-step-1-bow..

Hi you can try out 3 step 1 bow on vesak day, the atmosphere could be different than the one not carried out in vesak day. Maybe you can try it next year or next next year..

I think Guang Ming Shan organise this 3 step 1 bow for volunteers becos the volunteers could be busy on vesak day itself so will miss out the ceremonies.

See if you have the affinity to attend the 3 step 1 bow..

Amituofo

What is the 3 step 1 bow Ceremony all about?

Upon every prostration, the Buddha can be visualised standing upon one's open palms which symbolise lotuses (that denote purity). Every prostration is thus paying respects to the Buddha or the countless Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of every direction. This practice helps to purify the mind, humble the ego, and lessen obstacles along the spiritual path as one repents past unwholesome deeds of body, speech and mind, and aspires towards spiritual improvement. It is also an occasion to express gratitude to the Buddha for His compassion.

Concentration and calmness can be achieved as one becomes constantly mindful of the processes of the body, speech and mind during the practice. Unanswered spiritual questions are sometimes answered as one enters deep concentration and realises the roots of the problems.

As the ceremony is lengthy (taking slightly more than two hours) and over undulating land of different surfaces, it reminds one of the long and difficult journey towards Enlightenment. However it also serves to remind us that as long as one has determination, all difficulties can be overcome. Perseverance in completing the journey despite its difficulties also strengthens one's faith in the Triple Gem to lead us towards Enlightenment.

The break of dawn at the end of the ceremony represents the light of wisdom dispelling the darkness of ignorance as one advances on the spiritual path towards Enlightenment. Participating in this special event, among others, on the holy Vesak Day is considered very meritorious. It is extremely difficult to describe the spiritual joy one feels upon completion of the ceremony, receiving the blessing of cool holy water being sprinkled upon the head by the Sangha. It is an experience that one has to go through to fully appreciate it!

http://tewem.tripod.com/Pg_Bud_3Step1Bow.htm

What to do on Vesak Day replied by faith.capri @ Wed, 21 May 2008 23:18:41 +0800

faith.capri — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:18:41 +0800

Bodhi Hut: hey thanks for your offer =) the problem is that I have commitment at my buddhist org during vesak day every year, that is why i'm looking for other days besides vesak that have this 3-step-1-bow..

What to do on Vesak Day replied by Bodhi hut @ Wed, 21 May 2008 22:55:40 +0800

Bodhi hut — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:55:40 +0800

Hi, Faith.capri,

I seen you have join Bodhi hut...actually i got extra tickets that day which has a few different group slot..but i gave away to my mum dharma friends...I got four friends who joined me this year..

If you are keen, we can go next year...

What to do on Vesak Day replied by faith.capri @ Wed, 21 May 2008 21:20:54 +0800

faith.capri — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:20:54 +0800

Bodhi Hut : thanks for sharing ! :)

justdoit77: I'm already in a buddhist org. not all organisations have this 3-step-1-bow ceremony due to space constraints etc.

I want to try the 3-step-1-bow cus my friends have experienced and recommended me to join. they say they'll feel very happy after that. its the feeling & experience to have gone through it..

What to do on Vesak Day replied by justdoit77 @ Wed, 21 May 2008 20:28:17 +0800

justdoit77 — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:28:17 +0800

Originally posted by faith.capri:

as asked before by Isis, anyone knows when and where will there be the 3 bow 1 step ceremony besides on vesak day?
anyone went for this years? share your experience? cus I've heard so much about it.. wanna try but I already have something on for vesak..

That's why you should join a buddhist organisation, so when there is any good opportunity or event, you will get to know it.
If there is no 3 step 1 bow event in the near future, you probably can still do it at home, bow to buddha statue, confess regret your wrong deeds in the past. This is a good way to clear off your bad karma.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by Bodhi hut @ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:34:25 +0800

Bodhi hut — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:34:25 +0800

Happy Vesak Day..

I have attended KPMS 3 step one bow on 18-05-2008, this is my 4th yr, I have uploaded pictures and video in my forum, interested can click below to view..thanks...

Video

KMPS 3 step one Bow 光明山三步一拜 18-05-2008

http://bodhihut.17.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=2057#2057

Pictures

http://bodhihut.17.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=1219

Amitabha

What to do on Vesak Day replied by jinsei @ Tue, 20 May 2008 21:08:00 +0800

jinsei — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:08:00 +0800

Originally posted by knightlll:

I just want to say that i enjoy my celebrations of Veask Day very much. : )

Same here. Everywhere I can see compassion - merits for the disaster victims, people donating, etc.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by knightlll @ Tue, 20 May 2008 20:59:19 +0800

knightlll — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:59:19 +0800

I just want to say that i enjoy my celebrations of Veask Day very much. : )

What to do on Vesak Day replied by faith.capri @ Tue, 20 May 2008 13:26:16 +0800

faith.capri — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:26:16 +0800

as asked before by Isis, anyone knows when and where will there be the 3 bow 1 step ceremony besides on vesak day?
anyone went for this years? share your experience? cus I've heard so much about it.. wanna try but I already have something on for vesak..

What to do on Vesak Day replied by TIB1062Y @ Mon, 19 May 2008 07:16:28 +0800

TIB1062Y — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:16:28 +0800

Originally posted by jayh272416:

If you're a buddhist: Do whatever you're supposed to do for your religion. I dunno, cuz Im not a buddhist.

If you're not: Do whatever you want. Take trains, do some shopping, play with your xbox, etc.

Lolx... I also not a buddhist here, but you say the "take train" part like saying people here are all train enthusiasts, take train for joyride... Lolx..

What to do on Vesak Day replied by werther @ Mon, 19 May 2008 06:40:50 +0800

werther — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:40:50 +0800

I hope i can be awakened enough to go for puja later.

I'll be retaking my refuge in the triple gems and five precepts later on.

What a wonderful day it is for Buddhist!

What to do on Vesak Day replied by jayh272416 @ Sat, 17 May 2008 19:54:52 +0800

jayh272416 — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:54:52 +0800

If you're a buddhist: Do whatever you're supposed to do for your religion. I dunno, cuz Im not a buddhist.

If you're not: Do whatever you want. Take trains, do some shopping, play with your xbox, etc.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by 798 @ Sat, 17 May 2008 19:54:45 +0800

798 — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:54:45 +0800

go temple pray, maybe donate fund for china.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by justdoit77 @ Sat, 17 May 2008 19:53:42 +0800

justdoit77 — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:53:42 +0800

Originally posted by dragon_stone:

You can see lots of tentages erected for the celebrations in many HDBs' estates. Its good to bring the celebrations to the masses but it is also getting to be too commercialised. I would give it a miss...

Can still attend the non-commercialised event in the tentage as well.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by justdoit77 @ Sat, 17 May 2008 19:52:49 +0800

justdoit77 — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:52:49 +0800

Originally posted by JerryYan:

our organisation operating a booth in KMS on vesak day.

Why feel shy? What booth is that?

What to do on Vesak Day replied by dragon_stone @ Fri, 16 May 2008 09:32:10 +0800

dragon_stone — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:32:10 +0800

You can see lots of tentages erected for the celebrations in many HDBs' estates. Its good to bring the celebrations to the masses but it is also getting to be too commercialised. I would give it a miss...

What to do on Vesak Day replied by TWE @ Wed, 14 May 2008 02:32:40 +0800

TWE — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:32:40 +0800

Helping out at one of those celebrations . Its one of those " panda eyes " days agn .

What to do on Vesak Day replied by JerryYan @ Sun, 11 May 2008 06:29:34 +0800

JerryYan — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:29:34 +0800

Originally posted by justdoit77:

Yes, I have seen before, on and off there are 3 steps 1 bow on non-vesak day.
KMS got 3 step one bow event on vesak day.

our organisation operating a booth in KMS on vesak day.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by justdoit77 @ Sun, 11 May 2008 06:16:05 +0800

justdoit77 — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:16:05 +0800

Originally posted by Isis:

None. Do you know of 3 step one bow ceremony that does not occur on only vesak day or on vesak day ?

Thanks

Yes, I have seen before, on and off there are 3 steps 1 bow on non-vesak day.
KMS got 3 step one bow event on vesak day.

What to do on Vesak Day replied by Isis @ Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:19 +0800

Isis — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:19 +0800

Originally posted by justdoit77:

which 3 step one bow you will go to?

None. Do you know of 3 step one bow ceremony that does not occur on only vesak day or on vesak day ?

Thanks

What to do on Vesak Day replied by justdoit77 @ Fri, 09 May 2008 21:44:02 +0800

justdoit77 — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:44:02 +0800

Originally posted by Isis:

3 steps one bow ceremony ..

Puja, dharma talks, ,

and eat nice vegetarian food.. :D

which 3 step one bow you will go to?

What to do on Vesak Day replied by justdoit77 @ Fri, 09 May 2008 21:41:01 +0800

justdoit77 — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:41:01 +0800

go temple pray, attend puja, receive blessing and so on

What to do on Vesak Day replied by Ongsoosiang @ Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:15 +0800

Ongsoosiang — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:15 +0800

Reciting Namo Amituofo.

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