Buddha’s Relic - Rare and Not to be Missed!
佛陀琐骨舍利, 一年一度供众瞻仰, 把握难得机缘.
AUSPICIOUS VESAK DAY 2018
For the first time, BW Monastery is showcasing its Monastery keepsake - Buddha collarbone relics from 2,300 years ago, for public viewing and paying homage. The relics will only be exhibited once a year during the Monastery’s annual Vesak Day Puja celebrations.
19-20 MAY 2018
sUNDAY, 9AM ~ 5PM
Big Box Level 3 Event Hall
The registration DOES NOT include any coupon sales.
The Nirvana Sutra states: “Seeing the Buddha relics is as if seeing the Buddha himself.”
On 10th August 2017, BW Monastery was gifted by Abbot Elder W Dhammarathana of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, the precious relic of Buddha’s collarbone. The relic was personally escorted by the Sri Lanka Sangharaja into the premises of BW Monastery. The relic will only be opened for public viewing once a year during our Vesak Day Puja. Don’t miss this precious opportunity to pay homage to the relic of Buddha!
Origin of Buddha Collarbone Relics:
2,300 years ago, King Ashoka’s son Arhat Mahinda of India personally escorted Sakyamuni Buddha’s collarbone relics to Sri Lanka, for it to be offered within Thuparama Monastery. On 10th August 2017, Abbot Elder of Mihintale Raja Maha Vihara gifted the precious Relics to BW Monastery. The Relics were then escorted personally by Sri Lanka Sangharaja to BW Monastery.
Exciting Highlights:
Date: 19th & 20th May (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9.00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 1 Venture Ave, Singapore 608521
5min walk from Jurong East MRT, Big Box Level 3 Event Hall (how to get here?)
The Auspicious Vesak 2018 event is a fund raising event co-organised by BW Monastery and Blossom Seeds. All net proceeds raised are shared by two parties and will go into their General Fund to be used for the daily operation of the two societies.
吉祥佛诞
若瞻视舍利、浴佛、供养佛 , 净障积无边福!
2018年5月19-20日
上午9时 ~ 下午5时
BIGBOX 3楼
《大般涅槃经》云："若见如来舍利，即是见佛。"吉祥寺获得稀有珍贵的释迦牟尼佛锁骨舍利，如同镇寺之宝，本寺仅在浴佛会期间开放供众瞻仰，敬请把握一年一度的展出(为期两日)，万勿错失良机！
舍利出处
此舍利是2300年前印度阿育王的儿子摩哂罗阿罗汉，亲自携带到斯里兰卡的比库尼寺供奉的，至极珍贵。
本寺所供奉的释迦牟尼佛锁骨舍利，乃佛教古国斯里兰卡最古老的寺庙、已经有2324年历史的－米希特莱寺（Mihintale Temple），现任住持－达摩长老所馈赠，并亲自于2017年8月10日护送至吉祥宝聚寺。达摩长老同时也是斯里兰卡鉴定佛舍利的专家。
众多精彩活动
2018年5月19日和20日在裕廊东Big Box 3楼的活动大厅，有许多活动等着您来参与！
世界最具特色之舍利塔展
百闻不如一见的舍利塔群展 经典记载：“一华一香，礼拜供养，右旋行道，寿命富饶，不祈自增，……一切所愿任意满足。” 有愿必成的美事，就在吉祥佛诞上。您不但能看到舍利塔群展，还可以在舍利塔前供灯、供花、许愿，佛菩萨一定很欢喜！ 会上备有各种精致的小塔与信众结缘，记得把吉祥带回家！
洒花献佛
您知道散花供佛的意义吗？经典上说那是在赞叹佛陀出世的稀有珍贵！ 对佛供养香花，好处真不少，让您能处事如花、见者欢喜、身常香洁、欢喜真理等等！
货先睹为快!
三合一：尝美食、购百货、作慈善
如果购物是您的最爱，现场设置的80个摊位肯定让您乐此不彼。您可以品尝到美味可口的素食、购买到实用的杂货及觅得各种佛具用品。
出售食品令人垂涎，有：
（1）奶制品：素比萨、乳酪蛋糕和酸奶产品
（2）面饭类：素炒粿条、炒米粉、叻沙、卤面、椰浆饭、印度煎饼
（3）特色小吃：炒萝卜糕、芋头糕、木薯糕、金瓜糕、红龟糕、麻糍
（4）异国风情：斯里兰卡小吃、泰国街头食品
（5）饮品类：冷热甜品、咖啡、茶、椰子水
百货商品如洗浴用品、保健品、家居用品等。干粮食品如面条、米粉、汤料等。 佛具用品如香、灯、念珠等 。还有林林总总……心动就要行动喔！
吉祥卫塞节庆祝活动是一项由吉祥宝聚寺和福善基金会联合主办的筹款活动。该活动所筹得的善款将由两个团体平分，并用于团体的日常营运及开销。