Vesak Day Blessings [Day 2 - 7th May] | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T08:25:51+08:00 Peatix BW Monastery Vesak Day Blessings [Day 2 - 7th May] tag:peatix.com,2017:event-255140 2017-05-07T12:30:00SGT 2017-05-07T12:30:00SGT Be Blessed For a Doubly Good Cause This Vesak DayLooking to seek blessings for yourself or your loved ones during the very auspicious Vesak Day but not sure where to do so? Look no further, BW Monastery brings this service to you easily during the Monastery’s Vesak Day Celebrations on 6th and 7th May 2017, with the mere click of the keyboard.You can even choose the type of blessings you wish to seek for, from the various sessions designated for the particular type of blessings, and proceed to make reservations for that timeslot. BW Monastery Venerables will be leading these blessing sessions with prayers to the respective Bodhisattvas which govern those blessings, specifically students will be praying to the Manjushri Buddha to seek for wisdom in their studies; elderly to the Medicine Buddha for good health; those who are working to the Treasure King Bodhisattva for smooth-sailing careers and prosperous wealth.You and your loved ones will be warmly welcomed to join in the blessing sessions, at the time slots that you have signed up for, at Big Box Level 3 Event Hall at Jurong, as nothing beats receiving the virtuous blessings with your own presence.You can register as many names as you wish, but do sign up early as each session comes with limited spaces. Each name will only cost you $66 for the Wisdom, Health or Success sessions and $388 for the Prosperity session.$50 Coupon Gets You Goodies On SiteWhat’s more, each name registered will receive a coupon booklet in return that is of $50 in value, for you to purchase delicious vegetarian food, practical groceries and useful Buddhist-related accessories and goods from more than 80 stalls set up on site. The proceeds collected from the blessing sessions will go to BW Monastery’s operating fund, which means you will be doing a double good – a virtuous act on your part helps the Monastery go a long way and earns Bodhisattvas’ blessings in return for you and your loved ones! No other deal can be sweeter!So wait no further, sign up now through the online form designed for the blessing activity! Come be blessed for a doubly good cause!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tlbrP2QVIoFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Q: Can I attend other time slots even though I have not signed up for them?A: Each timeslot is dedicated for a limited number of attendees due to space constraints. Hence, it is essential that you register for the timeslot you wish to attend and stick by it. Any intention to change timeslot or type of blessing has to be raised to the personnel in charge of the blessing activity in advance and by 4th May 2017 latest. Please contact the following email for any changes - web@bwm.org.sgQ: Do I have to pay for the session as well if I am only here to accompany the person who is seeking blessing to attend his/her session?A: Only those with a purchased ticket will be allowed to enter the blessing area to attend the session. If you are accompanying your friend and do not want to attend the blessing session, you do not need to purchase a ticket.Q: Can I sign up for the sessions on the spot?A: As there is a maximum number of slots per blessing session, tickets are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. We may not have plans to do any on-site sales if the tickets are fully sold prior to the event.Q: How and where do I redeem my $50 coupon booklet?A: Print out the ticket slip or confirmation of your reservation and proceed to the blessing area in the Event Hall at Big Box, Level 3. Look for the registration counter for coupon booklet redemption. Coupon booklets are non-transferable and are limited for redemption only by the names of participants for the blessing sessions or those who registered on behalf, as shown on the printed reservation confirmations.Q: Can I get a refund if I have registered but is eventually unable to attend the session.A: Unfortunately, all payment made cannot be retracted. If you cannot make it to the blessing sessions, you are still welcomed to attend the other Vesak Day celebrations and activities held throughout the day at Big Box Level 3 Event Hall. Your coupon redemption will be valid during the two days of the Auspicious Vesak Day celebrations.