(Picture taken from Singapore Tzu Chi World Journal 2007 June issue图片取自《新加坡慈济世界》二零零七年六月)
Singapore celebrates Vesak Day according to the lunar calendar, on 15th of the 4th month. However, Tzu Chi combines Vesak Day, Mother's Day and Global Tzu Chi Day on the 2nd Sunday on May. At the start of May, Tzu Chi started a photo exhibition of Tzu Chi past and history and our activities in Spore / South East Asia. This is followed by the chanting of Lotus Sutra on one Saturday night. The climax of course is 13 May 07, where we celebrate all the 3 important days.
在新加坡，我们在农历四月十五欢庆卫塞节。不过，慈济在阳历五月的第二个礼拜天，同时欢庆浴佛节、母亲节和全球慈济日。从五月一日起，慈济便在会所展示为期二十天的“慈济四十一周年静态展”，介绍慈济的起源，以及在新加坡以至整个东南亚的活动。在五月的一个礼拜六傍晚，大家到会所颂《妙法莲花经》。当然，重头戏是五月十三日的“全球慈济日暨浴佛典礼”，让大家感念佛恩、父母恩、众生恩。
The morning started with all Tzu Chi people bringing back the bamboo banks they received. All the bamboo banks are arranged on stage. Due to the expected large turnout, the Buddha Bathing Ceremony was divided into 2 sessions, the first for all Tzu Chi members and the second for all visitors. That time, I was still not a member; hence I attended the 2nd session.
一大早，慈济人便把募出的竹筒都带回娘家，排列于台前。因为估计出席率会很高，浴佛典礼分两班，慈济人去第一班，大德到第二班。那时，我还未加入慈济，因此参加第二班。
在新加坡，我们在农历四月十五欢庆卫塞节。不过，慈济在阳历五月的第二个礼拜天，同时欢庆浴佛节、母亲节和全球慈济日。从五月一日起，慈济便在会所展示为期二十天的“慈济四十一周年静态展”，介绍慈济的起源，以及在新加坡以至整个东南亚的活动。在五月的一个礼拜六傍晚，大家到会所颂《妙法莲花经》。当然，重头戏是五月十三日的“全球慈济日暨浴佛典礼”，让大家感念佛恩、父母恩、众生恩。
The morning started with all Tzu Chi people bringing back the bamboo banks they received. All the bamboo banks are arranged on stage. Due to the expected large turnout, the Buddha Bathing Ceremony was divided into 2 sessions, the first for all Tzu Chi members and the second for all visitors. That time, I was still not a member; hence I attended the 2nd session.
一大早，慈济人便把募出的竹筒都带回娘家，排列于台前。因为估计出席率会很高，浴佛典礼分两班，慈济人去第一班，大德到第二班。那时，我还未加入慈济，因此参加第二班。
(Picture taken from Singapore Tzu Chi World Journal 2007 June issue图片取自《新加坡慈济世界》二零零七年六月)
The turnout was indeed huge. Chairs go all the way from the start to the end of the hall and then proceed up to the mezzanine level. While waiting, I watch Master's teachings that are continuously aired on the various TV around the hall. When the ceremony started, everybody in group of eight: "walked up stage, formed a circle and bowed 90 degrees, hands outward", towards the feet of a status of Buddha. This is called "receiving at the Buddha's Feet". While walking down from the stage, I received my first bamboo bank from, coincidently Guo Xiang SG.
估计很准，出席率的确很高，椅子从礼堂前排到礼堂后，再往上至夹楼。在等待典礼开始的近半小时，我就观看散于礼堂各处的电视，绵绵不绝的播着上人的《人间菩提》。典礼开始后，大家分批，每组八人,走上礼台、围成一圈、弯腰九十度、双手往佛陀脚下伸出。这叫“礼佛足、接花香” 。走下礼台时，很巧地，我从国香师姑手中接下了我的第一个竹筒。
After the end of the whole ceremony, a SG give us a toured of the photo exhibitions of Tzu Chi. I learned more about the various activities Tzu Chi did in Singapore and South East Asia, especially in Indonesia during the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake / Tsunami. The day ended with a vegetarian lunch.
整个典礼后，一位师姑带着一群大德们，走于静态展中的照片、海报，向我们解释慈济在新加坡以及东南亚各地的活动，特别是二零零四年南亚大地震、海啸时。当天的活动就在午膳后结束。
估计很准，出席率的确很高，椅子从礼堂前排到礼堂后，再往上至夹楼。在等待典礼开始的近半小时，我就观看散于礼堂各处的电视，绵绵不绝的播着上人的《人间菩提》。典礼开始后，大家分批，每组八人,走上礼台、围成一圈、弯腰九十度、双手往佛陀脚下伸出。这叫“礼佛足、接花香” 。走下礼台时，很巧地，我从国香师姑手中接下了我的第一个竹筒。
After the end of the whole ceremony, a SG give us a toured of the photo exhibitions of Tzu Chi. I learned more about the various activities Tzu Chi did in Singapore and South East Asia, especially in Indonesia during the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake / Tsunami. The day ended with a vegetarian lunch.
整个典礼后，一位师姑带着一群大德们，走于静态展中的照片、海报，向我们解释慈济在新加坡以及东南亚各地的活动，特别是二零零四年南亚大地震、海啸时。当天的活动就在午膳后结束。
(Picture taken from Singapore Tzu Chi World Journal 2007 June issue, the guy in sky blue T-shirt in the middle is me图片取自《新加坡慈济世界》二零零七年六月，图中间穿蔚蓝恤杉的男生就是我)
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