A Year-End Reflection
As 2022 draws to a close, it is a perfect time to reflect on the many high and low moments we have experienced throughout this year — extremely joyous and happy moments, extremely sad and low ones, and plenty of wins and loses, too.
Reflect on the opportunities and lessons we have learnt. Absorb those good and bad moments that made us who we are today. Let go of our bad and sad moments — know that there are just so many other causes and conditions happening around us that we do not have influence over.
Most importantly, there is so much for us to be thankful for. Be grateful for all the sentient beings that have been kind to us. See how dependent we are on others’ kindness, and how much benefits we have received throughout the year. Reiterate from your heart a wish to repay that kindness and make a positive contribution to the welfare of all living beings.
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery invites you to join us in our 2023 Countdown: 108 Bell Resonance.
On the eve of New Year’s Day, make an Aspiration Lamp Offering, and pray for good health, fortune, and wisdom for you and your loved ones.
At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2023, the bell at the monastery will be tolled 108 times to welcome 2023.
With each toll of the bell, we “ring out” our delusions and defilements accumulated from the past year, while looking forward to a fresh start in the new year. Meanwhile, our wisdom grows and Bodhicitta arises. The melodious sound of the bell reminds us to stay away from the Three Poisons (greed, ignorance, and hatred) while cultivating positive values such as wisdom and compassion. It is also said that the bell can represent the enlightened voice of the Buddha and serve as a call for protection against evil and disasters.
This ceremony can also be viewed live on our Facebook (http://bit.ly/KMSfb) and YouTube (http://bit.ly/KMSyt) pages.
With blessings from the Triple Gem, may the hearts and minds of all beings continue to be attuned to the Dharma in 2023; and with good intentions and good wishes may it benefit all sentient beings. Best Wishes!
年终反思
2022年即将画上句点。正所谓「新年新气象」，我们不妨趁着年间交错的美好时刻，审视过去的自己，展望无限的未来。这一年里，大家都经历了各种高山低谷 —— 有开心快乐的难忘时段、有悲伤难忍的惆怅伤感、还有数不清的跌宕起伏组成了我们精彩的一年。
面对过往，让我们反思每一个人、事、物的教诲。是所有好与不好的事组成了养分，让你我在消化吸收之后塑成了此刻的自己。让我们忘却种种的痛苦与伤感，虽然不可控的人生总让我们彷徨不安，但我们要学会明白世间的无常，将心中的步伐越走越平缓。
最重要的是抱持感恩的心面对一切。感谢所有善待我们的众生一直无限地的释放善意，让我们在刻苦艰难中不觉畏惧继续前行。由衷的向法界一切众生表示感谢，愿共沾法喜，同浴佛恩。
2023年光明山普觉禅寺邀您一起闻钟声，迎祥年。
这个岁末年初，诚邀您到光明山燃灯许愿，祈愿我们所爱之人健康、好运、平安吉祥。
2023年凌晨12点整，108鸣吉祥钟声将与我们一同迎接新年的到来，让过去一年中积累的烦恼随钟声扬长而去，共同期盼崭新的未来。
在辞旧迎新之际，让我们闻钟声、诚祈愿，智慧长、菩提生。敲钟的目的与寓意其实在于提醒众生，远离贪、嗔、痴、与各种烦恼，以深切的慈悲愿心，使听闻到钟声的众生都能明心见性，得到解脱。钟声长鸣，透彻大千世界，108响钟声也寓意着佛祖的声声誓愿，祈求诸佛菩萨护佑众生得大智慧，解除一切危机与灾难。
您可通过脸书直播 (http://bit.ly/KMSfb) 与Youtube频道 (http://bit.ly/KMSyt)实时观看以上活动。
愿三宝加持，早登无上觉，时时心清净，日日事吉祥。祝愿各位2023年福慧双收，善心善愿善能利益一切众生。法喜充满。吉祥如意！
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108 Bell Resonance 闻钟声、迎祥年
Usher in 2023 on a virtuous and auspicious note! Join the Sanghas to welcome the New Year with 108 deep resonances of the bell and wholesome aspirations in prayers. With blessings from the Triple Gem, may the hearts and minds of all beings be attuned to the Dharma!
所谓：“闻钟声、烦恼轻，智慧长、菩提生。”
这个岁末年初，让我们在僧众敲响的108鸣吉祥钟声中，共同祈愿。愿三宝加持、吉祥如意！
线上直播：Facebook: https://bit.ly/KMSfb | YouTube: https://bit.ly/KMSyt
询问：6849 5326 | sed@kmspks.org
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New Year Celebration - An Auspicious Day of Blessings 辞旧迎新庆元旦 斋僧共天渡有情
Herald and celebrate the new year with Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery on 1 Jan 2023 with festivities, prayers and offerings to the Triple Gem Bring home good fortune and bountiful blessings as we make aspirations for a healed world and the end of suffering for all sentient beings.
慈疗寰宇困，兔悲挽疫情；斋僧罗汉应，离苦渡有情。
诚礼金刚忏，元旦齋诸天；无上妙功德，天解困中众。
礼敬佛法僧，斋供诸天悦；利乐诸有情，十方共加持。
Date 日期：1 January 2023 (Sun) | 2023年1月1日（星期日）
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Activities 活动 |
Venue 地点 |
6am
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Offering to Buddha & Celestial
Beings
吉祥斋天 |
Hall of Great Compassion
大悲殿 |
8am
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Alms Offering
托钵 |
Hall of Great Compassion
大悲殿 |
11.30am
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Sangha Offering
供僧仪式 |
Dining Hall
斋堂 |
1.30pm
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The Grand Diamond Gem
Repentance Ceremony
虔礼金刚宝忏 |
Hall of Great Compassion
大悲殿 |
线上直播：Facebook: https://bit.ly/KMSfb | YouTube: https://bit.ly/KMSyt
询问：6849 5326 | sed@kmspks.org
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Q: What can we do about anger that has been building up over a long period of time?
It will take a while to free our minds from this. Habitual anger must be replaced with habitual patience, and this takes time and consistent effort to develop. When we notice our anger building up towards someone, it’s helpful to ask ourselves, “What button is this person pushing in me? Why am I so irritated by her actions?” In this way, we research our reactions to determine the real issue involved. Do we feel powerless? Do we feel no one listens to us? Are we offended? Observing in this way, we’ll come to know ourselves better and can then apply the right antidote to that disturbing attitude.
Of course, prevention is the best medicine. Instead of allowing our anger to build up over time, it’s better to be courageous and try to communicate with the other person earlier on. This stops the proliferation of misconceptions and misunderstandings. If we allow our anger to build up over time, how can we blame it on the other person? We have some responsibility to try to communicate with people who disturb us.
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