House of Kassapa

Sharing

2008-05-01T11:27:00.000+08:00

There will be sharing this coming Saturday (3rd May 2008) at SBM which starts at 3pm sharp. This Saturday Sharing would be talking about "Monks in Politics" We'll be having discussion on recent political protest by monks in Tibet and Burma. So do come down for our sharing if you like to hear more!

Sharing 22/3/08

2008-03-20T17:10:00.001+08:00

There would be sharing this coming Saturday, 22th March 2008 at SBM. Sharing session would start at 3PM SHARP. This week, Venerable Bodhi would be conducting the Sharing.
Looking forward to see you soon.

Chinese New Year

2008-02-08T09:38:00.000+08:00

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Wishing all a Happy Chinese New Year from SBM and Kassapa House.

Kassapian Reunion Dinner January 2008

2008-02-05T21:40:00.000+08:00

Finally, the long awaited Kassapa Reunion dinner happened!

Preparation.

Steamboat was great and Yummy.

preparation and cleaning up was fast cause we had 12 pairs of hands and a pair of pro hands (my mum) Hee. or rather, our mum. =)

I can't wait for our next gathering thou'.

I guess it was most of your first time having vegetarian steamboat and I think you guys simply love it. Right?

Definitely a great reunion dinner for Kassapians. A pity to those who can't make it. But pls do make it for the next outing.

I love u guys. Hope to see all of you all around more often.

May we all cultivate oneself to help ourself and others.

i don't really have all the pictures cox some are w yy.

so here are the group photos taken in my room.

caught them unprepared.

Cherise and Marc has been distracting and spoiling the pics.

So finally, the last 3 that were more decent ones.

With Mega Metta,
Your Captain,
Clor.

SBM Saturday Sharing

2008-01-17T21:32:00.000+08:00

Pls be reminded that there will be sharing session this Saturday (19th January 2008) at SBM. The sharing session would commence at 3 pm sharp. This week's topic would be "Is the world coming to an end" which will be conducted by one of our Mentor Ang Hwee.

SBM Orientation

2008-01-09T22:26:00.000+08:00

SBM ORIENTATION at SENTOSA

Pls meet 10am sharp at SBM before proceeding to SENTOSA for our activities.

Meeting Venue: SBM

Time: 10am Sharp

Destination: SENTOSA

Attire: Beach Attire

See you soon!!!

庆公宴 pictures

2008-01-05T22:57:00.000+08:00

Certificate Presentation 2007

2008-01-03T20:18:00.000+08:00

This Sunday (6th Janaury 2008), SBM Youth will be presenting Certificates and a Video presentation to Campers who had attended our recent December Camp.

Pls take note:

Campers are to report 10am sharp at Potong Pasir MRT Control Station on Sunday (6th Janaury 2008).

Parents are invited to join us in the Certificate Ceremony and our very own Video Presentation of our recent December 2007 Camp Ehipassiko.

Members are strongly encourage to wear White coloured Camp Ehi-passiko 2007 Sequel Camp T-Shirt.

Happy New Year

2007-12-31T23:39:00.001+08:00

A time for the new year, to ponder, reflect

On the tasks of last year did I bear some neglect?

Were my floors cleaned and scrubbed

On which a diner could sup?

Did my life take direction,

Was it down, was it up?

Can I look back and smile,

Feel I learned from the past?

Were the lessons I learned the type that will last?

Did I give of myself without being asked,

For no personal gain, just rewards in my heart?

With those whom I met, did my soul see their needs?

Was I selfish or giving, could a true friendship start?

Could they see I meant best, did my close family know

That their growth and their acmes set my heart all aglow.

And when looking within at the mirror on the wall,

Can my soul still stand proud,

Did I give it my all?

- Pamela Pauley-Perreault

Year 2007 has drawn to a close. Things that you have undone, things that you have done, reflect on it. There is no right and wrong, it's how you made your choices. No matter the choice, it always had consequences.

Like the paramitta of Viriya, the end result is of little consequence, what truly counts, is the effort. Do your best in everything that you do. Be mindful of what you do, for a wandering focus is not favourable.

I hope that the poem above will touch you suffciently, at any rate, to allow you to reflect on the past year and resolve to improve in year 2008.

All the best in your endeavours, and Happy New Year.

Best regards,
Marc Sng (House of Maha Kassapa)

Laugh out loud!

2007-12-30T18:46:00.000+08:00

A young man named John received a parrot as a gift for Christmas.

The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got even angrier and more rude. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Suddenly, there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."

John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in its behavior, the bird continued, "May I ask what the turkey did?"

- from Cherise

庆公宴 '07

2007-12-26T09:23:00.000+08:00

Kassapians,

Please confirm whether you are going to attend 庆公宴 ASAP and let your leaders or Clorine know.

Thanks,
Marc Sng

Annual Appreciation Dinner 2007 (庆公宴 '07)

2007-12-26T09:17:00.000+08:00

Celebrating Singapore Buddhist Mission (Youth) 11th Anniversary and Singapore Buddhist Mission’s 26th.

The Annual Appreciation Dinner: Back to School is to reward and thank all members of Singapore Buddhist Mission’s youth group, for their countless contributions and sacrifices to the family!

2007 has been a fruitful year for us. We have organised many events together, played together, fall and cry and learn together as a family. We have shared tears and laughter, shed sweat and blood. But most importantly, we have shared a nostalgic and sweet wonderful memory of being together in the youth group!

Back to School! is fully sponsored for every one of you in this SBM youth family! Because every one of you matters!

Expect a nice sumptuous buffet meal and many fun games and activities! There will be a dance floor where all of you are welcomed to show your smooth moves and a karaoke system for you to show your singing talent.

This event will be held at the famous Lim Chu Kang crab farm. Private buses will be available to transport the members there and members are also encouraged to stay overnight.

Dress code: What else but your school uniform!

And if you do not have, (which is very unlikely) come in SBM tee shirt. Do come and enjoy yourself and have a laugh at everyone in the myriad of different school uniforms! It will be a fresh and interesting way to look at one another again!

TransportBuses will be arranged for the members to go to the crab farm. The bus will leave SBM on Saturday afternoon at two timings: 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

There will also be buses arranged for those who want to go back on Saturday night at 10.30pm to Lavender and Potong Pasir MRT station.

CEP preparations

2007-11-28T23:56:00.000+08:00

No sharing on 1 December 2007, Saturday.

Camp preparations is undergoing and we do need plenty of help. We appreciate if you could come down and help out in the various sectors.

We are collecting consent forms and camp fees as well. Please remember to submit/make payment this Saturday.

Your cooperation is vastly appreciated.

CEP consent forms

2007-11-25T01:19:00.000+08:00

Please submit your forms ASAP.

It is imperative to do so to ensure there are no trip-ups.

Thanks.

Marc
(relaying message from Clorine)

CEP '07

2007-11-15T06:33:00.000+08:00

Please be reminded to complete your consent forms and return them to SBM on Saturday. We will be finalising certain details and others will be discussed then.

Be punctual.

Sharing Sessions

2007-11-08T19:28:00.000+08:00

There will be a Sharing Session held this Saturday (10th November '07) at SBM. Pls be there at 3pm sharp. This week, brother Ang Hwee would be conducting a special sharing that will bound to be interesting and keep you guys in ANTICIPATION.

Interested to know more? Do join us in our sharing this coming saturday.

In addition, it was noticed that in recent weeks, members tended to came in late and miss Puja and/or mediation sessions. Coming in late will disrupt the attention of those members who are practising their chanting and/or mediation.

We would appreciate that everyone could play their part in coming to SBM puctually so that members could benefit from the puja and mediation, as well as our shairng. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

It's a great encouragement to see Kassapians during. Do come often and we'll make our house a strong and united one. Love.

With mega metta,
cLor thE cAptain

Posting

2007-11-03T07:34:00.000+08:00

Kassapians,

Email me at marc.sng@gmail.com for the username and password to post on the blog.

Regards,
Marc

Gay Lionel =P

2007-11-01T20:48:00.000+08:00

Lionel Foo. Disturb me at 1 am in the morning to do this for his handphone wall paper. Looks suited for him anyway. =P

Fish-a-friend Day

2007-10-31T19:31:00.000+08:00

CONGRATUALATIONS Kassapians!!

We've got the highest attendance for this Saturday.
Thanks to all the girls Michelle, Yi Xiang and Yeat Yuan for making the effort to come down,
and not forgetting Pearly & Zeyan & Tessa and cherise for bring 2 , 1 and 1 new friend(s) respectively.

We've all brought a total of 6 new people on this Saturday.
Keep up the good work people!!
We can bring more the next FISH day, yes? =)
See u all next Saturday.
Take care and have a beautiful Sunday.

With Mega Metta,
ClOr