Once, a fellow colleague at the Singapore Navy approach our commander, a staunch Christian, to buy a charity ticket for a Buddhist organization. The commander flatly refused saying that as a Christian, he would not donate to something he does not believe in. Today, he is a Reverend. And, all along I thought all religions show passion for other religions. Apparently, this is not so, and there are many fanatics out there including those started cult teaching in Buddhism; like FalunGong itself as well. http://www.buddhismaustralia.org/cults.htm
I am not sure if that Reverend is as passionate today which is exemplify by the Buddhist Lodge President, Lee Bock Guan.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna/...ys.pl?status=&search=buddhist lodge&id=399480
Title : Charities see spike in take-up rate of free meals
By : Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia
Date : 31 Dec 2008 1705 hrs (GMT + 8hrs)
SINGAPORE: While many may have been feasting during this festive period, those who cannot afford it have not been forgotten either.
The Buddhist Lodge has been giving out food, buffet-style, every day for the past 30 years.
Since the economic downturn, it has seen more people showing up - at least a 35 per cent increase in numbers since the beginning of the year, with a significant number of them being foreign workers.
The Lodge serves up on average 1,400 meals daily, and this number can go up to 6,000 over the weekend.
Despite the downturn, the Buddhist Lodge said people have not cut back on their donations, and this has allowed the Lodge to pass on any excess to other charities.
One such beneficiary is the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Upper Serangoon.
The church started giving out meals from April this year. It distributes packed meals, ensuring no one goes hungry in the community.
- CNA/yt
I am not sure if that Reverend is as passionate today which is exemplify by the Buddhist Lodge President, Lee Bock Guan.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna/...ys.pl?status=&search=buddhist lodge&id=399480
Title : Charities see spike in take-up rate of free meals
By : Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia
Date : 31 Dec 2008 1705 hrs (GMT + 8hrs)
SINGAPORE: While many may have been feasting during this festive period, those who cannot afford it have not been forgotten either.
The Buddhist Lodge has been giving out food, buffet-style, every day for the past 30 years.
Since the economic downturn, it has seen more people showing up - at least a 35 per cent increase in numbers since the beginning of the year, with a significant number of them being foreign workers.
The Lodge serves up on average 1,400 meals daily, and this number can go up to 6,000 over the weekend.
Despite the downturn, the Buddhist Lodge said people have not cut back on their donations, and this has allowed the Lodge to pass on any excess to other charities.
One such beneficiary is the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Upper Serangoon.
The church started giving out meals from April this year. It distributes packed meals, ensuring no one goes hungry in the community.
- CNA/yt
