In today's world where uncertainty and sufferings are abound, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre Singapore under the guidance of Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche will be holding the 5th Mani Dungdrub Project (100 million recitations of Om Mani Padme Hung) from 19th May (Lunar Vesak) to 18th Jun 2008 (Tibetan Vesak). The Mani Dungdrub project was conceptualized with the motive to generate immense positive karma for all sentient beings and to achieve liberation.

Vesak, also known as Saga Dawa Duchen in Tibetan, is the most holy time for all Buddhists. It commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. During this auspicious month, practice is strongly emphasized as it is believed that the effects of every virtuous action will be multiplied 100 million times.

Merits accumulated will be dedicated towards world peace and harmony as well as the happiness and well-being of all sentient beings. Participants may also dedicate the merits to their Gurus or loved ones. The benefit of group practice is analogous to a drop of water merging with the great ocean. It is said that the amount of merits accumulated by each practitioner in the group recitation is the same as that accumulated by the entire group.