Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship Limited 阿兰若护僧团

14/08/2026

The offering of four requisites refers to providing the Sangha with four daily essentials: “Clothing”, “Food”, “Lodging” and “Medicine”.

“Clothing” reduces the suffering from the cold and being bitten by mosquitos and insects.
“Food” reduces the suffering from hunger.
“Lodging” reduces the suffering from exposure to the elements and attacks by animals.
“Medicine” reduces the suffering from illness.

Through the offering of four requisites, the monastics are able to take care of their physical body, cultivate their practices and propagate the dharma to benefit sentient beings.

For this coming Ullambana Festival Sangha Offering, you can still contribute via donation as a form of offering to almost 90 community-based monastics.

Donation: www.tinyurl.com/aranya-donate
Donation Closing Date: 29 Aug 2026

四事供养是指以“衣”、“食”、“住”、“药” 四种日常生活最基本之所需来护持僧众。

“衣”能解决蚊虫叮咬、 寒冷之苦。“食”能解决饥饿之苦。“住”能解决日晒雨淋、野兽侵犯之苦。药”能解决疾病之苦。

借助于这四事供养，僧众得以安顿法身、增长道业并弘法利生。

来临的盂兰盆节供僧植福活动，您也能通过乐捐护持大约90位社区僧众。

乐捐护持：www.tinyurl.com/aranya-donate
截止日期：2026 年 8 月 29 日
咨询电话 Enquiry Line 6871 8827

11/08/2026

July Monthly Lamp Offering was held at Zhi De Centre on 25 July 2026, where Venerable Chuan Yu led the prayers for the lamp offering session. We also offered lamps for Silent Mentors and the hosting organisations, as a form of gratitude towards their contribution for our Journey of Care & Contemplation in July.

Venerable Zu Ren conducted the teaching on “Riding the Waves of Change” in English, guiding volunteers on how to apply Buddhist wisdom to navigate and manage change. May the teachings benefit all beings and support each of us on the path to wisdom, compassion, and liberation. 🙏🏻

Do sign up for our Monthly Lamp Offering before registration closes on 15 Aug as the lamp offering will be held on Sat 22 Aug: www.tinyurl.com/aranya-lamp

本团于 2026 年 7 月 25 日在智德学会举办七月份的常月供灯仪式, 由传宇法师在供灯仪式时带领诵经。我们也为「关怀与观照之旅」中的无语良师们及各个主办机构点一盏灯，以表示感恩。

祖仁法师以「乘着变化的浪潮前行」为课题，用英语为志工团队开示, 让大家一同学习如何以佛法智慧面对人生与变革。愿佛陀的教法利益一切众生。

八月份的常月供灯将在 8 月 22 日进行，只要在 8 月 15 日之前报名： www.tinyurl.com/aranya-lamp 🙏🏻

09/08/2026

2026 marks 61st anniversary of Singapore’s independence. We are immensely grateful for the country’s peace and prosperity, providing a stable and supportive environment for both the monastic community’s spiritual cultivation and the lay community’s well-being.

Please note that Aranya office will be closed on Mon 10 Aug. We will resume operations on Tue 11 Aug.

Happy National Day to everyone!

2026 年是新加坡建国 61 周年。国土安宁，方能弘法利生；政府护持，方有正法久住。

阿兰若护僧团的办公室将在 8 月 10 日 （星期一）休假。我们将于 8 月 11 日 （星期二）照常运作。

祝大家国庆日快乐！

06/08/2026

7 community-based Buddhist monastics, along with 9 volunteers and staff embarked on Aranya's inaugural Journey of Care & Contemplation (JCC) in July — a six-day learning journey in Malaysia dedicated to deepening understanding of end-of-life care, Buddhist contemplation, and compassionate service.

In partnership with Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre 梵行寺禅林, participants explored 32 Parts of the Body Contemplation, experienced Silent Mentor Programme with Academy For Silent Mentor 無語良師學院, and engaged with 孝恩辅导与咨商 Xiao En Counselling & Support to learn about bereavement care, grief support, and life education.

More than a study trip, JCC reflects Aranya's commitment to supporting spiritual cultivation, continual learning, and personal development of the community-based monastics under our care. We believe that by investing in their growth, we strengthen their capacity to care for fellow monastics and serve the wider community with wisdom and compassion.

Participating monastics will also share their learning with other members of Aranya Sangha, extending the benefits of the programme beyond those who attended.

To all our donors, volunteers, and supporters, thank you for making this meaningful learning journey possible. Your generosity continues to nurture the growth of the Sangha and inspire compassionate care for the community.

Every journey may come to an end. The friendships, learning and aspirations will continue. 🙏

阿兰若护僧团首次举办「关怀与观照之旅」，于今年七月带领七位社区僧众及九位护法居士前往马来西亚，展开为期六天五夜的学习交流。

此行程结合禅修实践、大体观摩及专业交流。参与者于梵行寺禅林（Brahmavihara Monastery）在佛教视角下修持《三十二身分与不净观工作坊》；了解无语良师学院推动大体捐献及生命教育的理念（Silent Mentor）；并走访孝恩馆（Xiao En Centre）探索临终关怀及应对失亲的悲伤。

这不仅是一趟学习之旅，更是阿兰若护僧团持续关怀社区僧众的重要一步。透过持续学习、观照与交流，这能够协助法师们深化修行，提升关怀能力，更有信心地陪伴有需要的同修及大众。参访的法师们也将在僧团内分享学习心得，惠及更多僧众。

衷心感谢所有的乐捐者、志工团队及善友们。因为有您们的护持，我们得以持续陪伴社区僧众成长，共同培植慈悲与智慧，种下更多善缘。

旅程虽已结束，学习仍在继续；法谊长存，愿心不息。 🙏

04/08/2026

Wondering what you can prepare for Ullambana Festival Sangha Offering? Here is a series of frequently asked questions and helpful guidelines on what to do and what to avoid.

Due to overwhelming respose, the event registration has closed. You can still contribute via donation as a form of Sangha offering.

Donation: www.tinyurl.com/aranya-donate
Donation Closing Date: 29 Aug 2026

你是否还在考虑怎么为盂兰盆节供僧植福活动做准备？以下是关于供僧的须知事项。

由于反应热烈，活动报名已截止。您仍可以通过乐捐来护持僧众。

乐捐护持：www.tinyurl.com/aranya-donate
截止日期：2026 年 8 月 29 日
咨询电话 Enquiry Line 6871 8827

01/08/2026

🪷 Enlightenment Day of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva 🪷

01 Aug 2026
19th day of the sixth lunar month

The 19th day of the sixth Chinese lunar month celebrates the Enlightenment day of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva.

Avalokiteśvara is the Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Although Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva manifested himself as a Bodhisattva, he had actually attained Buddhahood eons ago. His dharma name is "the Tathāgata who clearly understands the true law". In order to save and liberate all sentient beings, he returned to the secular world out of kindness and compassion and manifested himself in the body of a Bodhisattva.

【观音菩萨成道日】

2026 年 8 月 1 日
农历六月十九日

观音菩萨的成道日在农历六月十九日。

观音菩萨是诸佛大悲心的总集，虽然示现为菩萨，其实无量劫前已经成佛，号“正法明如来”。为了广度一切有情，此佛发了大悲心，倒驾慈航回到娑婆世界，并示现为一尊菩萨。

30/07/2026

"Resting is a very important practice; we have to learn the art of resting. Our mind as well as our body needs to rest." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Aranya is privileged to have our first Staff Wellness Day with the team from Care for the Elderly Foundation Singapore, one of our strategic partners.

It was a fun day learning how to relax our body, while reflecting on our mental state of mind as we experience mindful eating and sitting. As we explore the Singapore 人 exhibition, we had the opportunity to connect with the medical team and care associates who have been the pillar of support caring for our monastics in the community, while getting to know more about people whom we work closely with.

We are grateful to the organising team who planned the staff bonding activities and appreciate the hearty conversations between both organisations!

“休息是一项重要的修行；我们必须学习休息的艺术。我们的心，也和身体一样，需要休息。” —— 一行禅师

阿兰若有幸与我们的其中一个联盟伙伴，新加坡老人福利基金会，共同举办 Staff Wellness Day。

我们在轻松愉快的氛围中学习如何放松身心，并透过正念饮食与静坐，观照自己的身心。在一同参观《新加坡华人·探索本土华族文化》展览的过程中, 我们与携手照顾社区僧众的医疗团队及照护人员交流，增进彼此的了解。

衷心感谢筹备团队精心策划这次的联谊活动以及两家机构之间的真诚交流，让我们在忙碌的工作中，进一步凝聚彼此的情谊，共同携手前行。

29/07/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 - 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫

At Aranya, we believe every monastic deserves dignified care and support to continue their spiritual journey with dignity and peace of mind.

As a Social Worker, you will provide direct social work services to community-based Buddhist monastics through case management, psychosocial support, care coordination, and advocacy. Working alongside volunteers, healthcare partners, and community agencies, you will journey with our beneficiaries as they navigate life's challenges.

We are looking for someone who has:
* A recognised Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
* At least 3 years' experience in the social service sector with case management experience
* Registration with the Singapore Association of Social Workers as a Registered Social Worker is an advantage

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others and would like to be part of a purpose-driven team, we would love to hear from you.

【加入我们的团队 - 社工】

阿兰若护僧团致力于关怀新加坡社区佛教僧众，让他们在修行路上获得所需的支持与陪伴，安心修行，安住身心。

作为社工，您将为社区佛教僧众提供直接社会工作服务，包括个案管理、心理社会支持、资源协调及倡导工作，并与志工、医疗伙伴及社区机构携手合作，陪伴他们面对生活中的各种挑战。

我们期待您具备：
* 持有受认可的社会工作学位或社会工作深造文凭
* 具至少三年社会服务领域相关工作经验，并拥有个案管理经验
* 持有新加坡社工协会注册社工资格者将获优先考虑

如果您热爱社会工作，并希望运用专业服务社区佛教僧众，欢迎加入我们，与我们一同实践关怀。

For more details, please refer to the website link 更多详情，请查看网站:
https://sg.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24d07153c5e5d85d&from=shareddesktop_copy

28/07/2026

🪔 Registration for August's Monthly Lamp Offering is now open! 🪔

In Buddhism, it is mentioned that there are four types of gratitude for us to remember: Triple Gem, our nation, our parents and all sentient beings.

Because of our country’s collective efforts, we can have a safe and prosperous livelihood here. As we celebrate the nation's independence in August, we pray for the peace and safety of the people.

八月份的常月供灯，开始接受报名！

佛法中提到四重恩：三宝恩、国家恩、父母恩、众生恩。

愿我国有贤明的领导者、人民健康、社会安定。在欢庆国庆的同时，我们祈愿：国家风调雨顺，国泰民安。

Register 报名：www.tinyurl.com/aranya-lamp
Enquiry Line 咨询电话 6871 8827
Closing Date 截止日期：15 August, 8 月 15 日

24/07/2026

With this initiative for patients to receive care at home, while freeing up hospital beds for those with more complex medical needs, more elderly will feel at ease to recuperate at the comfort of their homes.

通过这项让病患在家中接受护理的计划，不仅能让出医院床位给需要更复杂医疗服务的人，还能让更多长者在舒适的居家环境中安心康复。

A collaboration between NHG Health and social service agency Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities allows patients to recover in the comfort of their homes, while continuing to receive treatment.