80th Anniversary Celebration – 18 Nov 2018

80th_Anniversary -View of the Main Shrine Hall80th_Anniversary -View of the Main Shrine Hall
80th_Anniversary -The Buddhist Union Main Shrine Hall80th_Anniversary -The Buddhist Union Main Shrine Hall
80th_Anniversary -The Buddhist Union was festooned with flowers, flags and banners during the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -The Buddhist Union was festooned with flowers, flags and banners during the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Ven Kuan Jing leading the Dharma Service in the early morning80th_Anniversary -Ven Kuan Jing leading the Dharma Service in the early morning
80th_Anniversary -Offerings to the Buddhas and Heavenly Realms80th_Anniversary -Offerings to the Buddhas and Heavenly Realms
80th_Anniversary -Offerings to the Buddhas & the Heavenly Realm in the early morning of the 80th Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Offerings to the Buddhas & the Heavenly Realm in the early morning of the 80th Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Anniversary Cake80th_Anniversary -Anniversary Cake
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi (President of The Buddhist Union) and Ven Bao Tong (Vice-President of The Buddhist Union) happily posing for a picture in front of the stage80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi (President of The Buddhist Union) and Ven Bao Tong (Vice-President of The Buddhist Union) happily posing for a picture in front of the stage
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi and Ven Bao Tong welcoming guests to the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi and Ven Bao Tong welcoming guests to the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Ven Seck Kwang Phing, President of The Singapore Buddhist Federation was greeted by our Treasurer, Mr Steven Joo80th_Anniversary -Ven Seck Kwang Phing, President of The Singapore Buddhist Federation was greeted by our Treasurer, Mr Steven Joo
80th_Anniversary -Ven Seck Kwang Phing paying his respect to the Buddha. Looking on (picture from left) is Mr Tan Soon Lee (Secretary), Mr Steven Joo (Treasurer) and Ven Bao Tong (Vice-President)80th_Anniversary -Ven Seck Kwang Phing paying his respect to the Buddha. Looking on (picture from left) is Mr Tan Soon Lee (Secretary), Mr Steven Joo (Treasurer) and Ven Bao Tong (Vice-President)
80th_Anniversary -The guest of honour, Ven Seck Kwang Phing (President of The Singapore Buddhist Federation) paying respect to the Buddha. On the left is Ven Bao Tong80th_Anniversary -The guest of honour, Ven Seck Kwang Phing (President of The Singapore Buddhist Federation) paying respect to the Buddha. On the left is Ven Bao Tong
80th_Anniversary -The Maha Bodhi School Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe welcoming the VIP’s to the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -The Maha Bodhi School Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe welcoming the VIP’s to the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -The Lion and Dragon Dance performance by students of Maha Bodhi School at our Main Shrine Hall80th_Anniversary -The Lion and Dragon Dance performance by students of Maha Bodhi School at our Main Shrine Hall
80th_Anniversary -Some of the invited VIPs at the Guest Lounge before the commencement of the Anniversary Celebration Lunch80th_Anniversary -Some of the invited VIPs at the Guest Lounge before the commencement of the Anniversary Celebration Lunch
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi (picture on extreme right) talking to some of the invited VIPs at the Guest Lounge of The Buddhist Union80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi (picture on extreme right) talking to some of the invited VIPs at the Guest Lounge of The Buddhist Union
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi, President of the Buddhist Union arriving for the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi, President of the Buddhist Union arriving for the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Tong, Vice-President of The Buddhist Union arriving for the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Tong, Vice-President of The Buddhist Union arriving for the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Lion Dance greetings to Mr Yeo Guat Kwang and Mr Ong Seh Hong80th_Anniversary -Lion Dance greetings to Mr Yeo Guat Kwang and Mr Ong Seh Hong
80th_Anniversary -The invited Venerables and other VIPs arriving for the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -The invited Venerables and other VIPs arriving for the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Invited Venerables arriving for the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Invited Venerables arriving for the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -All stood to attention as all the guests sang the ‘Song of the Triple Gem’ In the background are staff and students from Maha Bodhi School80th_Anniversary -All stood to attention as all the guests sang the ‘Song of the Triple Gem’ In the background are staff and students from Maha Bodhi School
80th_Anniversary -Members of the Sangha singing the ‘Song of the Triple Gem’80th_Anniversary -Members of the Sangha singing the ‘Song of the Triple Gem’
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi, President of The Buddhist Union giving a speech during the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi, President of The Buddhist Union giving a speech during the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Cutting the Anniversary’s birthday cake80th_Anniversary -Cutting the Anniversary’s birthday cake
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi in a very cheerful mood during the 80th Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi in a very cheerful mood during the 80th Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi blowing the candles. Looking on is Ven Seck Kwang Phing and Ven Bao Tong80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi blowing the candles. Looking on is Ven Seck Kwang Phing and Ven Bao Tong
80th_Anniversary -The longevity bun taste delicious, said Ven Seck Kwang Phing to Ven Bao Shi80th_Anniversary -The longevity bun taste delicious, said Ven Seck Kwang Phing to Ven Bao Shi
80th_Anniversary -The invited guests were having a sumptuous 8-course vegetarian lunch80th_Anniversary -The invited guests were having a sumptuous 8-course vegetarian lunch
80th_Anniversary -The Birthday Cake. Looking on (from left) is Ven S Dhammaratana, Ven Seck Kwang Phing, Ven Bao Shi, Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Ven Bao Tong and Mr Ong Seh Hong80th_Anniversary -The Birthday Cake. Looking on (from left) is Ven S Dhammaratana, Ven Seck Kwang Phing, Ven Bao Shi, Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Ven Bao Tong and Mr Ong Seh Hong
80th_Anniversary -Students from the Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band giving their performance during the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Students from the Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band giving their performance during the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Students from the Maha Bodhi School beating the drum and cymbals during the Lion Dance performance80th_Anniversary -Students from the Maha Bodhi School beating the drum and cymbals during the Lion Dance performance
80th_Anniversary -The music ‘Friendship Runs Deep’ played by The Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band80th_Anniversary -The music ‘Friendship Runs Deep’ played by The Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band
80th_Anniversary -The Buddhist Union would like to give our appreciation to students and staff of Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band for their kind performance80th_Anniversary -The Buddhist Union would like to give our appreciation to students and staff of Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band for their kind performance
80th_Anniversary -Singing the Anniversary Birthday song on the stage80th_Anniversary -Singing the Anniversary Birthday song on the stage
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi presenting a cheque to Ven Seck Kwang Phing in aid of the Singapore Buddhist Federation80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi presenting a cheque to Ven Seck Kwang Phing in aid of the Singapore Buddhist Federation
80th_Anniversary -Representative of Buddha of Medicine Welfare Society receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi80th_Anniversary -Representative of Buddha of Medicine Welfare Society receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi
80th_Anniversary -Representative from IMH Charity Fund receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi80th_Anniversary -Representative from IMH Charity Fund receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi
80th_Anniversary -Representative of Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi80th_Anniversary -Representative of Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi
80th_Anniversary -Representative of Maha Bodhi School receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi80th_Anniversary -Representative of Maha Bodhi School receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi
80th_Anniversary -Representative of Metta Welfare Association receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi80th_Anniversary -Representative of Metta Welfare Association receiving the cheque from Ven Bao Shi
80th_Anniversary -Ms Corina Woo received the cheque from Ven Bao Shi on behalf of the Sakyadhita-NKF Dialysis Centre80th_Anniversary -Ms Corina Woo received the cheque from Ven Bao Shi on behalf of the Sakyadhita-NKF Dialysis Centre
80th_Anniversary -A group photograph of all the representatives of charitable organisations with Ven Bao Shi and Ven Bao Tong80th_Anniversary -A group photograph of all the representatives of charitable organisations with Ven Bao Shi and Ven Bao Tong
80th_Anniversary -Our MC80th_Anniversary -Our MC
80th_Anniversary -Our invited VIPs singing together while enjoying the lunch80th_Anniversary -Our invited VIPs singing together while enjoying the lunch
80th_Anniversary -Our invited guest singing a song80th_Anniversary -Our invited guest singing a song
80th_Anniversary -Would you like to sing a song, said the Venerable to the VIPs80th_Anniversary -Would you like to sing a song, said the Venerable to the VIPs
80th_Anniversary -Our 2 Venerables posing a photogragh with the invited VIPs80th_Anniversary -Our 2 Venerables posing a photogragh with the invited VIPs
80th_Anniversary -Mr Yeo Guat Kwang was invited to sing a song80th_Anniversary -Mr Yeo Guat Kwang was invited to sing a song
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi in her joyous mood with Mr Yeo Guat Kwang. Looking on is Ms Seah Lee Eng80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Shi in her joyous mood with Mr Yeo Guat Kwang. Looking on is Ms Seah Lee Eng
80th_Anniversary -Mr Yeo Guat Kwang was taking a selfie with the VIPs80th_Anniversary -Mr Yeo Guat Kwang was taking a selfie with the VIPs
80th_Anniversary -Mr Ong Seh Hong (right) singing a song together with another guest80th_Anniversary -Mr Ong Seh Hong (right) singing a song together with another guest
80th_Anniversary -Cheers! may we see each other and celebrate again on the 100th Anniversary80th_Anniversary -Cheers! may we see each other and celebrate again on the 100th Anniversary
80th_Anniversary -A token gift for Ven Seck Kwang Phing80th_Anniversary -A token gift for Ven Seck Kwang Phing
80th_Anniversary -A token gift for Mr Gerald Ee80th_Anniversary -A token gift for Mr Gerald Ee
80th_Anniversary -The invited guests were having vegetarian lunch while enjoying the music played by the Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band80th_Anniversary -The invited guests were having vegetarian lunch while enjoying the music played by the Maha Bodhi School Symphony Band
80th_Anniversary -Our invited devotees enjoying a course of vegetarian yu shen. They were tossing for good health and good luck.80th_Anniversary -Our invited devotees enjoying a course of vegetarian yu shen. They were tossing for good health and good luck.
80th_Anniversary -A section of the invited guests at the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -A section of the invited guests at the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Group Photo (from left) Ven Dr Chang Qing, Mr Terry Chan (Committee Member), Mr GS Tan (Asst Secretary), an invited guest, Ven Bao Tong (Vice-President), Mr Tan Tiong Huat (2nd Vice-President), Ms Jessica Wong and Ms Corina Woo (Committee Member)80th_Anniversary -Group Photo (from left) Ven Dr Chang Qing, Mr Terry Chan (Committee Member), Mr GS Tan (Asst Secretary), an invited guest, Ven Bao Tong (Vice-President), Mr Tan Tiong Huat (2nd Vice-President), Ms Jessica Wong and Ms Corina Woo (Committee Member)
80th_Anniversary -Mr GS Tan, BU Asst Secretary was preparing the vegetarian yu sheng as Ven Bao Tong and Ms Corina Woo looked on happily in the foreground80th_Anniversary -Mr GS Tan, BU Asst Secretary was preparing the vegetarian yu sheng as Ven Bao Tong and Ms Corina Woo looked on happily in the foreground
80th_Anniversary -Mr Tan Soon Lee, BU Secretary (2nd person from the left) tossing the vegetarian yu sheng together with the guests. On his right is Ms Seah Lee Eng, a long term member of BU80th_Anniversary -Mr Tan Soon Lee, BU Secretary (2nd person from the left) tossing the vegetarian yu sheng together with the guests. On his right is Ms Seah Lee Eng, a long term member of BU
80th_Anniversary -The 91 years old Mr Lim Bock Chwee (centre picture), is probably one of our oldest surviving members. He joined The Buddhist Union in the 1960s80th_Anniversary -The 91 years old Mr Lim Bock Chwee (centre picture), is probably one of our oldest surviving members. He joined The Buddhist Union in the 1960s
80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Tong shaking hand with Mr Koh Leong Kwang, 82 years old (former Secretary of The Buddhist Union). Looking on are Ven Bao Shi and some members of BU80th_Anniversary -Ven Bao Tong shaking hand with Mr Koh Leong Kwang, 82 years old (former Secretary of The Buddhist Union). Looking on are Ven Bao Shi and some members of BU
80th_Anniversary -Happily tossing for good health and prosperity during the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Happily tossing for good health and prosperity during the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -The VIPs tossing for good health and blessings with a long pair of chop sticks80th_Anniversary -The VIPs tossing for good health and blessings with a long pair of chop sticks
80th_Anniversary -Some of the invited devotees are also old members of The Buddhist Union80th_Anniversary -Some of the invited devotees are also old members of The Buddhist Union
80th_Anniversary -Mr Gordon Ung (left) talking to some of our older BU members80th_Anniversary -Mr Gordon Ung (left) talking to some of our older BU members
80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for the wonderful lunch80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for the wonderful lunch
80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for the wonderful Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for the wonderful Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -The invited guest is an old Buddhist Union’s member who is in her 80s80th_Anniversary -The invited guest is an old Buddhist Union’s member who is in her 80s
80th_Anniversary -Thank you for coming. Please come to BU more often80th_Anniversary -Thank you for coming. Please come to BU more often
80th_Anniversary -Guests saying good-bye to Ven Bao Shi after the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Guests saying good-bye to Ven Bao Shi after the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Guests saying good-bye to our beaming Ven Bao Shi after the Anniversary lunch80th_Anniversary -Guests saying good-bye to our beaming Ven Bao Shi after the Anniversary lunch
80th_Anniversary -Venerable Bao Shi encouraged the young man to study Buddhism and be always filial to his parents80th_Anniversary -Venerable Bao Shi encouraged the young man to study Buddhism and be always filial to his parents
80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for the wonderful lunch. May you be well and happy!80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for the wonderful lunch. May you be well and happy!
80th_Anniversary -My appreciation to the Venerable for the kind hospitality, We hope to see each other again80th_Anniversary -My appreciation to the Venerable for the kind hospitality, We hope to see each other again
80th_Anniversary -Thank you for coming. Hope to see you again!80th_Anniversary -Thank you for coming. Hope to see you again!
80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for your kind hospitality80th_Anniversary -Thank you Venerable for your kind hospitality
80th_Anniversary -It was a wonderful Celebration! Thank you Venerable80th_Anniversary -It was a wonderful Celebration! Thank you Venerable
80th_Anniversary -Monks leading the Dharma Function in the afternoon80th_Anniversary -Monks leading the Dharma Function in the afternoon
80th_Anniversary -Reciting the Diamond Sutra after the Anniversary Celebration80th_Anniversary -Reciting the Diamond Sutra after the Anniversary Celebration
80th_Anniversary -Ven Kuan Jin leading the ‘Releasing the Flaming Mouth Ritual’ – Ulka Mukha Puja in the evening at the Main Shrine Hall80th_Anniversary -Ven Kuan Jin leading the ‘Releasing the Flaming Mouth Ritual’ – Ulka Mukha Puja in the evening at the Main Shrine Hall

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