[Week 5] Why Do I Struggle to Feel Gratitude?
Have you ever found yourself wanting to express gratitude to your loved ones but found it difficult to do so?
Even when you know they care for you deeply, expressing kindness can sometimes seem like a challenge. You’re not alone, and we’re here to explore this together.
Join Us This Coming Wednesday! We warmly invite you to an evening of reflection as we delve into the relationship between kindness and gratitude. We will also enjoy a 15-minute loving-kindness meditation practice to open our hearts and cultivate a deeper sense of compassion.
See you there!
📆 18 September 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
Have you ever found yourself wanting to express gratitude to your loved ones but found it difficult to do so?
Even when you know they care for you deeply, expressing kindness can sometimes seem like a challenge. You’re not alone, and we’re here to explore this together.
Join Us This Coming Wednesday! We warmly invite you to an evening of reflection as we delve into the relationship between kindness and gratitude. We will also enjoy a 15-minute loving-kindness meditation practice to open our hearts and cultivate a deeper sense of compassion.
See you there!
📆 18 September 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
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SMUDC Announcements
[Recess Week] SMUDC 2D1N Mindfulness Retreat Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner peace at SMUDC's first ever Mindfulness Retreat held at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. This immersive 2D1N retreat is designed to help you…
Last call! Sign-ups for our mindfulness retreat close today!
[Week 6] The Joys of Meditation
What do you know about meditation? Is it only practised by monks? Are you only supposed to "empty the mind" while meditating?
Not quite, meditation is a practice all can benefit from. Rather than just "emptying the mind", Buddhist meditation encompasses various practices aimed at developing tranquillity, insight, and other qualities such as loving-kindness, with mindfulness being a crucial component in many of these practices.
Join us this Wednesday for a physical guide to meditation, and learn about how the mindfulness habits you cultivate during meditation can be translated into everyday life.
See you there!
📆 25 September 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
What do you know about meditation? Is it only practised by monks? Are you only supposed to "empty the mind" while meditating?
Not quite, meditation is a practice all can benefit from. Rather than just "emptying the mind", Buddhist meditation encompasses various practices aimed at developing tranquillity, insight, and other qualities such as loving-kindness, with mindfulness being a crucial component in many of these practices.
Join us this Wednesday for a physical guide to meditation, and learn about how the mindfulness habits you cultivate during meditation can be translated into everyday life.
See you there!
📆 25 September 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
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[Announcement]
Hi everyone, just to give all a heads up (before we publish officially).
1. Sis Sylvia’s sharing on “striking the right balance” (previously postponed) will be happening next Wednesday 23 October
2. And the following week’s Tuesday, we have invited Ven Shi You Wei to give a dhamma sharing on the Heart Sutra. You might have seen Ven You Wei on your YouTube shorts or Tik tok feed because he was featured on various new media platforms such as mothership and The Daily Ketchup
https://youtu.be/UzI5zxVMzRE?si=q8x1REgwU8IxEtH4
‼️Note that Ven You Wei’s sharing will be held on Tuesday, 29 Oct, instead of Wednesday
Hi everyone, just to give all a heads up (before we publish officially).
1. Sis Sylvia’s sharing on “striking the right balance” (previously postponed) will be happening next Wednesday 23 October
2. And the following week’s Tuesday, we have invited Ven Shi You Wei to give a dhamma sharing on the Heart Sutra. You might have seen Ven You Wei on your YouTube shorts or Tik tok feed because he was featured on various new media platforms such as mothership and The Daily Ketchup
https://youtu.be/UzI5zxVMzRE?si=q8x1REgwU8IxEtH4
‼️Note that Ven You Wei’s sharing will be held on Tuesday, 29 Oct, instead of Wednesday
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Why do people burn offerings? And why do some people throw the hell notes up in the air instead of burning them straight…
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[Week 10] Striking the Right Balance: Material Success and Spiritual Practice
Are you struggling to find harmony between your material aspirations and spiritual growth? As a university student, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to excel academically, secure internships, and maintain a vibrant personal life, all while trying to nurture our spiritual growth.
Is it then possible to strike the right balance? Join us for a session led by Buddhist scholar and author, Sis Sylvia Bay where we will explore Buddhist principles and perspective which can help us navigate the often-challenging terrain between worldly pursuits and inner peace.
See you there!
📆 23 October 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D (This session was supposed to take place on Week 3 but was postponed)
Are you struggling to find harmony between your material aspirations and spiritual growth? As a university student, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to excel academically, secure internships, and maintain a vibrant personal life, all while trying to nurture our spiritual growth.
Is it then possible to strike the right balance? Join us for a session led by Buddhist scholar and author, Sis Sylvia Bay where we will explore Buddhist principles and perspective which can help us navigate the often-challenging terrain between worldly pursuits and inner peace.
See you there!
📆 23 October 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D (This session was supposed to take place on Week 3 but was postponed)
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[Week 11] Illuminating the Heart Sutra
Sounds familiar?
In homes across Singapore and Asia, many of us have heard the chanting of the Prajñāpāramitā Heart Sutra, more commonly known as the Heart Sutra. Ever wondered why it's called 'The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom' and what value it holds?
Explore with us!
This Tuesday, our dhamma session will be led by Venerable Shi You Wei, who will guide us through the essence of the Heart Sutra and its practical applications.
About Venerable Shi You Wei
A Singaporean monastic, Venerable has given many dhamma talks and recently featured on new media platforms such as Mothership and The Daily Ketchup.
📆 29 October 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 2-1
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
Sounds familiar?
In homes across Singapore and Asia, many of us have heard the chanting of the Prajñāpāramitā Heart Sutra, more commonly known as the Heart Sutra. Ever wondered why it's called 'The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom' and what value it holds?
Explore with us!
This Tuesday, our dhamma session will be led by Venerable Shi You Wei, who will guide us through the essence of the Heart Sutra and its practical applications.
About Venerable Shi You Wei
A Singaporean monastic, Venerable has given many dhamma talks and recently featured on new media platforms such as Mothership and The Daily Ketchup.
📆 29 October 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 2-1
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
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SMUDC Announcements
[Week 11] Illuminating the Heart Sutra Sounds familiar? In homes across Singapore and Asia, many of us have heard the chanting of the Prajñāpāramitā Heart Sutra, more commonly known as the Heart Sutra. Ever wondered why it's called 'The Heart of the…
Please note the change in date and venue it will be on next Tuesday at CR 2-1 instead of CR 3-3
[Week 12] Cultivating Self-Care & Compassion
In today's fast-paced world, how can we cultivate compassion and self-care without neglecting our spiritual journey?
Join us for an engaging session exploring the teachings of the Buddha as skilfully taught by Master Sheng Yen of Dharma Drum Mountain: Bodhicitta (the aspiration for enlightenment) and Chan practice (禅修).
We will discuss how these principles can support our inner well-being and guide us in balancing self-care with genuine care for others.
Through the program facilitated by Dharma Drum Singapore volunteers, we’ll delve into practical ways to integrate compassion and spiritual wisdom into our daily lives, nurturing ourselves and those around us.
📆 6 November 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
In today's fast-paced world, how can we cultivate compassion and self-care without neglecting our spiritual journey?
Join us for an engaging session exploring the teachings of the Buddha as skilfully taught by Master Sheng Yen of Dharma Drum Mountain: Bodhicitta (the aspiration for enlightenment) and Chan practice (禅修).
We will discuss how these principles can support our inner well-being and guide us in balancing self-care with genuine care for others.
Through the program facilitated by Dharma Drum Singapore volunteers, we’ll delve into practical ways to integrate compassion and spiritual wisdom into our daily lives, nurturing ourselves and those around us.
📆 6 November 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
🌿 [Week 13] The Dhamma Playbook: Practice the Teachings, Live the Wisdom 🌿
As finals approach, take a break from studying to experience the Dhamma beyond the page. The Dhamma Playbook invites you to engage with teachings through interactive exercises and theatre-inspired games, bringing ancient wisdom to life in a fun and practical way. This isn’t just about learning—it’s about discovering how to live these insights every day.
📆 13 November 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
As finals approach, take a break from studying to experience the Dhamma beyond the page. The Dhamma Playbook invites you to engage with teachings through interactive exercises and theatre-inspired games, bringing ancient wisdom to life in a fun and practical way. This isn’t just about learning—it’s about discovering how to live these insights every day.
📆 13 November 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
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[Special] Living with Integrity: An Ethical Lay Life
In the hustle and bustle of our modern day life, how can one maintain an virtuous and ethical life? Designed for all laypeople, the five precepts — refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants — serve as practical tools for cultivating integrity and morality. While making an effort to observe the precepts benefits the people around us, the main beneficiary is ultimately ourselves, as they help us to live a more compassionate and wholesome life.
SMUDC is once again happy to invite Ven. Thubten Damcho to share about the topic, a Buddhist nun from the Tibetan tradition who was born and raised in Singapore.
Let's end the year by sharing and learning together about how ethical living can lead to a more harmonious relationship with ourselves and the people around us.
📆 23 Dec 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required but for external guests, please dm @toekneigh
See you :D
In the hustle and bustle of our modern day life, how can one maintain an virtuous and ethical life? Designed for all laypeople, the five precepts — refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants — serve as practical tools for cultivating integrity and morality. While making an effort to observe the precepts benefits the people around us, the main beneficiary is ultimately ourselves, as they help us to live a more compassionate and wholesome life.
SMUDC is once again happy to invite Ven. Thubten Damcho to share about the topic, a Buddhist nun from the Tibetan tradition who was born and raised in Singapore.
Let's end the year by sharing and learning together about how ethical living can lead to a more harmonious relationship with ourselves and the people around us.
📆 23 Dec 2024
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
Registration is not required but for external guests, please dm @toekneigh
See you :D
[Week 1] Spill the Tea: Life, Uni, and Buddhism 🍵
Uni life can be hectic, and finding balance isn’t always easy. Join us for a Welcome Tea and Q&A where we’ll chat about having Buddhism as an anchor to navigating the ups and downs of uni life.
This is a relaxed space to ask questions, share your thoughts, or connect with others who are also looking to bring more calm and clarity into their daily routines. Whether you're curious to learn about Buddhism or are simply looking to meet new people, do join us this coming Wednesday! No prior knowledge about Buddhism is required as this is a session where we can all learn and discuss together.
📅 15 Jan 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
Uni life can be hectic, and finding balance isn’t always easy. Join us for a Welcome Tea and Q&A where we’ll chat about having Buddhism as an anchor to navigating the ups and downs of uni life.
This is a relaxed space to ask questions, share your thoughts, or connect with others who are also looking to bring more calm and clarity into their daily routines. Whether you're curious to learn about Buddhism or are simply looking to meet new people, do join us this coming Wednesday! No prior knowledge about Buddhism is required as this is a session where we can all learn and discuss together.
📅 15 Jan 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
[Week 2] Emotional Management with Buddhism
We often face difficult emotions in life, be it due to external events or internal turmoil. In response, we wish for negative emotions to disappear while chasing after positive emotions. However, often times we realise that trying to push emotions away only exacerbates them. Instead, the practice of mindfulness enables us to observe emotions without judgement, lessening their hold over us.
For example, instead of thinking “I am angry”, we can reframe it as “Anger is present”, thereby recognising the impermanent nature of such emotions, and that we are much, much more than our emotions.
Through mindfulness and self-compassion, our session this coming Wednesday discusses how we can co-exist peacefully with our emotions, cultivating inner calm and balance.
In celebration of CNY, we'll also be having some snacks for the festivities! 🎉🥳
📅 22 Jan 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
We often face difficult emotions in life, be it due to external events or internal turmoil. In response, we wish for negative emotions to disappear while chasing after positive emotions. However, often times we realise that trying to push emotions away only exacerbates them. Instead, the practice of mindfulness enables us to observe emotions without judgement, lessening their hold over us.
For example, instead of thinking “I am angry”, we can reframe it as “Anger is present”, thereby recognising the impermanent nature of such emotions, and that we are much, much more than our emotions.
Through mindfulness and self-compassion, our session this coming Wednesday discusses how we can co-exist peacefully with our emotions, cultivating inner calm and balance.
In celebration of CNY, we'll also be having some snacks for the festivities! 🎉🥳
📅 22 Jan 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
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[Week 4] Transforming Hatred into Loving-Kindness
Buddhism offers much pragmatic wisdom that is useful to all, showing us a life with lesser greed and hatred, and one with more generosity and loving-kindness. As the 14th Dalai Lama said, "Do not try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."
Embracing the impermanent and interdependent nature of reality, Buddhist philosophy teaches us how to look at the world and the people around us differently, to free ourselves from the expectations, hatred, and grudges we hold ourselves prisoners to—to live a life filled with equanimity, loving-kindness, joy, and compassion.
Join us this sharing to learn how you can use the Buddhist lens to understand and navigate difficult relationships, to transform hatred into loving-kindness, for the sake of mental well-being of yourself and the people around you.
📅 5 Feb 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
Buddhism offers much pragmatic wisdom that is useful to all, showing us a life with lesser greed and hatred, and one with more generosity and loving-kindness. As the 14th Dalai Lama said, "Do not try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."
Embracing the impermanent and interdependent nature of reality, Buddhist philosophy teaches us how to look at the world and the people around us differently, to free ourselves from the expectations, hatred, and grudges we hold ourselves prisoners to—to live a life filled with equanimity, loving-kindness, joy, and compassion.
Join us this sharing to learn how you can use the Buddhist lens to understand and navigate difficult relationships, to transform hatred into loving-kindness, for the sake of mental well-being of yourself and the people around you.
📅 5 Feb 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
[Week 5] Wholesome Leadership, Strong Communities
In our lives, some of us formally step into leadership roles, while others may not. Yet, in our interconnected world, we all influence those around us—through our actions, decisions, and the way we navigate challenges. Leadership isn’t just about holding a title; it’s about shaping our environment and the well-being of those we interact with.
Buddhist teachings offer timeless wisdom on cultivating wholesome leadership—one rooted in wisdom, kindness, and ethical integrity - guiding us to create positive ripple effects that help individuals and communities flourish.
Join us as we explore Buddhist perspectives on leadership and discover how ancient wisdom can empower us to nurture thriving, harmonious communities.
📅 12 Feb 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
In our lives, some of us formally step into leadership roles, while others may not. Yet, in our interconnected world, we all influence those around us—through our actions, decisions, and the way we navigate challenges. Leadership isn’t just about holding a title; it’s about shaping our environment and the well-being of those we interact with.
Buddhist teachings offer timeless wisdom on cultivating wholesome leadership—one rooted in wisdom, kindness, and ethical integrity - guiding us to create positive ripple effects that help individuals and communities flourish.
Join us as we explore Buddhist perspectives on leadership and discover how ancient wisdom can empower us to nurture thriving, harmonious communities.
📅 12 Feb 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
[Week 6] Let's Talk Faith! The Buddha's Approach
What role does faith play in Buddhism—a path often described as empirical and investigative?
Join us this week for a cosy discussion on the Buddha’s unique perspective on faith (saddhā) through personal stories and reflections.
The Buddha encouraged us to test and verify his teachings—much like a goldsmith tests gold. Together, we’ll see how this approach strengthens spiritual practice while keeping a questioning mind, as taught in the Kalama Sutta.
📅 19 Feb 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
What role does faith play in Buddhism—a path often described as empirical and investigative?
Join us this week for a cosy discussion on the Buddha’s unique perspective on faith (saddhā) through personal stories and reflections.
The Buddha encouraged us to test and verify his teachings—much like a goldsmith tests gold. Together, we’ll see how this approach strengthens spiritual practice while keeping a questioning mind, as taught in the Kalama Sutta.
📅 19 Feb 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! :D
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[Recess Week: Temple Tour]
Did you know that the oldest Buddhist monastery in Singapore is over a hundred years old? And guess what, you have the opportunity to embark on a guided tour there — for free! 🥳
SMUDC is happy to announce a guided temple tour at Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, a stunning monastery complex with deep cultural and religious significance. Designated as an official National Monument of Singapore, the monastery is located at the heart of Singapore and remains a popular destination for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
🥙 Free vegetarian lunch 🥙 will also be provided after the tour, after which there is an optional visit to Sri Lankaramaya Temple (transport will be provided 🚘)
📆 7 March 2025
🕖 10:15AM - 1:00PM
🏯 184 Jln Toa Payoh, Singapore 319944
Sign up HERE
*Limited Slots Available*
Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
Did you know that the oldest Buddhist monastery in Singapore is over a hundred years old? And guess what, you have the opportunity to embark on a guided tour there — for free! 🥳
SMUDC is happy to announce a guided temple tour at Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, a stunning monastery complex with deep cultural and religious significance. Designated as an official National Monument of Singapore, the monastery is located at the heart of Singapore and remains a popular destination for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
🥙 Free vegetarian lunch 🥙 will also be provided after the tour, after which there is an optional visit to Sri Lankaramaya Temple (transport will be provided 🚘)
📆 7 March 2025
🕖 10:15AM - 1:00PM
🏯 184 Jln Toa Payoh, Singapore 319944
Sign up HERE
*Limited Slots Available*
Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you :D
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[Week 10] Is your life on Autopilot? Rethink: Karma
Is our life dictated by fate, or do we have the power to shape our future? In Buddhism, the concept of karma helps us understand how our intentions and actions influence our present and future experiences. Far from being just a law of retribution, karma is dynamic, evolving with every choice we make.
Join us as we explore:
⚡️ Action or Fate? – Are we bound by our past, or can we change our future?
🌱 Making Better Choices – How skillful actions impact our daily lives.
🛤 Breaking the Cycle – Using the Eightfold Path to free ourselves from negative patterns.
Look forward to a beginner friendly session to reflect and learn more about karma!
📅 19 Mar 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
No sign-up needed—just bring an open mind! All are welcome, see you there 😊✨
Is our life dictated by fate, or do we have the power to shape our future? In Buddhism, the concept of karma helps us understand how our intentions and actions influence our present and future experiences. Far from being just a law of retribution, karma is dynamic, evolving with every choice we make.
Join us as we explore:
⚡️ Action or Fate? – Are we bound by our past, or can we change our future?
🌱 Making Better Choices – How skillful actions impact our daily lives.
🛤 Breaking the Cycle – Using the Eightfold Path to free ourselves from negative patterns.
Look forward to a beginner friendly session to reflect and learn more about karma!
📅 19 Mar 2025
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
No sign-up needed—just bring an open mind! All are welcome, see you there 😊✨
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🌸 [Week 11-13 Sessions] 🌸
Hey everyone we have an exciting line-up of guest speakers in the upcoming weeks!
Do note that our Week 12 session will be on a Thursday so those with Wed night classes can join us :D
26 March — Sis Jing Rui will be introducing the concept of "emptiness" by looking at the life of Vimalakīrti, a high level Buddhist practitioner despite being a layperson 💰⚖️🧘♂️
3 April (Thursday) — Venerable You Wei to share with us on coping with the loss of a loved one 🙏🕊😌
9 April — Dharma Drum returns once again to discuss applying mindfulness concepts to our daily lives, along with guided mindfulness stretches 🧘♂️😇
See you there, in the meantime do join us for our session this Wednesday on Karma 😁
Hey everyone we have an exciting line-up of guest speakers in the upcoming weeks!
Do note that our Week 12 session will be on a Thursday so those with Wed night classes can join us :D
26 March — Sis Jing Rui will be introducing the concept of "emptiness" by looking at the life of Vimalakīrti, a high level Buddhist practitioner despite being a layperson 💰⚖️🧘♂️
3 April (Thursday) — Venerable You Wei to share with us on coping with the loss of a loved one 🙏🕊😌
9 April — Dharma Drum returns once again to discuss applying mindfulness concepts to our daily lives, along with guided mindfulness stretches 🧘♂️😇
See you there, in the meantime do join us for our session this Wednesday on Karma 😁
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[Week 11] If Bill Gates Meets Vimalakirti, The Billionaire Bodhisattva
Should Buddhists shun wealth? Can billionaires be genuine dharma practitioners? 💰⚖️🕊
Come join us to learn more about a wealthy celebrity during the Buddha's time, and explore the fascinating conversations between him and one of the Buddha's chief disciples on gender, meditation and emptiness, and discuss how these can be applied to our lives. Experience a short "sutra resounding", and learn a new, fun song. 🎸🎵
We will be guided by Sister Jing Rui, executive director of 84000, a global nonprofit that translates the Tibetan Buddhist canon into modern languages, bringing the Buddha's words to life to awaken humanity. She is also Board of Director for Blue Lion Preschool, a nonprofit Buddhist preschool committed to awakening seeds of wisdom in children.
Suggested readings:
- A Celebrity Falls Sick
- The Teaching of Vimalakirti
📅 26 Mar 2025
🕒 7:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
All are welcome, see you there :D
Should Buddhists shun wealth? Can billionaires be genuine dharma practitioners? 💰⚖️🕊
Come join us to learn more about a wealthy celebrity during the Buddha's time, and explore the fascinating conversations between him and one of the Buddha's chief disciples on gender, meditation and emptiness, and discuss how these can be applied to our lives. Experience a short "sutra resounding", and learn a new, fun song. 🎸🎵
We will be guided by Sister Jing Rui, executive director of 84000, a global nonprofit that translates the Tibetan Buddhist canon into modern languages, bringing the Buddha's words to life to awaken humanity. She is also Board of Director for Blue Lion Preschool, a nonprofit Buddhist preschool committed to awakening seeds of wisdom in children.
Suggested readings:
- A Celebrity Falls Sick
- The Teaching of Vimalakirti
📅 26 Mar 2025
🕒 7:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
All are welcome, see you there :D
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[Week 12] How to Cope When a Loved One Dies
The death of a loved one is one of the truths of life we all have to face some day.
Join us this coming Thursday for a sharing on the passing of our loved ones, as we reflect together on how to properly handle and process grief. Buddhism teaches us to not be afraid of such matters as impermanence is a fact of life that affects all things, including grief itself. Through learning about impermanence and wisely navigating it with compassion, we learn to better appreciate our loved ones when they are still alive and accept their passing with peace.
The speaker, Venerable Shi You Wei, is a local monastic and the current abbot-in-charge of Di Zang Lin. He has given many Buddhist talks, engaging with the local and youth community through podcasts such as The Daily Ketchup.
📅 3 Apr 2025 (Thu)
🕒 7:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
All are welcome to join! No registration is required. See you there! 😄
The death of a loved one is one of the truths of life we all have to face some day.
Join us this coming Thursday for a sharing on the passing of our loved ones, as we reflect together on how to properly handle and process grief. Buddhism teaches us to not be afraid of such matters as impermanence is a fact of life that affects all things, including grief itself. Through learning about impermanence and wisely navigating it with compassion, we learn to better appreciate our loved ones when they are still alive and accept their passing with peace.
The speaker, Venerable Shi You Wei, is a local monastic and the current abbot-in-charge of Di Zang Lin. He has given many Buddhist talks, engaging with the local and youth community through podcasts such as The Daily Ketchup.
📅 3 Apr 2025 (Thu)
🕒 7:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
All are welcome to join! No registration is required. See you there! 😄
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