In the pursuit of happiness in our daily activities, we may encounter dissatisfaction or suffering.
We, then, become absorbed into suffering and constantly drown ourselves in negativity.
So what is this "suffering" and how do we make sense of it?
Join us this coming Thursday as we explore two out of the four noble truths - The Truth of Suffering and The Truth of the Cause of Suffering.
📆 25 August 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR2-1
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
See you there!!! 😊
We, then, become absorbed into suffering and constantly drown ourselves in negativity.
So what is this "suffering" and how do we make sense of it?
Join us this coming Thursday as we explore two out of the four noble truths - The Truth of Suffering and The Truth of the Cause of Suffering.
📆 25 August 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR2-1
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
See you there!!! 😊
"Is it because of your religion?" … “As a Buddhist, you can't do this right?"
Do these questions sound familiar? We often associate what we can or cannot do to our religion. Indeed, there is no denying that some of our decision making is based on our faith. But what’s the intention behind our choices. Is it out of Fear? Obligation? Commitment?
Morality is integral in the practice of Buddhism. Many have pledged to untertake the moral code, known as the 5 precepts, to live a life guided by morality.
Join us this coming Thursday as we unpack the Buddhist moral code and explore the motivations behind them.
📆 08 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
Do note the change in venue from the previous weeks. No registration required.
See you there!!! 😊
Do these questions sound familiar? We often associate what we can or cannot do to our religion. Indeed, there is no denying that some of our decision making is based on our faith. But what’s the intention behind our choices. Is it out of Fear? Obligation? Commitment?
Morality is integral in the practice of Buddhism. Many have pledged to untertake the moral code, known as the 5 precepts, to live a life guided by morality.
Join us this coming Thursday as we unpack the Buddhist moral code and explore the motivations behind them.
📆 08 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
Do note the change in venue from the previous weeks. No registration required.
See you there!!! 😊
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Giving, a simple word yet it holds profound meaning. Have you ever been embraced by warmth and happiness from the act of giving?
Giving can take on many forms. One might ask: What is the importance of giving? How can we practice the art of giving in our daily lives?
Join us this Thursday where we explore the treasure of giving.
📆 15 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
No sign ups required. All are welcomed.
See you there!!! 😊
Giving can take on many forms. One might ask: What is the importance of giving? How can we practice the art of giving in our daily lives?
Join us this Thursday where we explore the treasure of giving.
📆 15 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
No sign ups required. All are welcomed.
See you there!!! 😊
We’ve all heard or personally remarked the phrase “what goes around comes around” at some point in our lives. But we’ve also encountered the thought that some people do so much good, yet life doesn’t seem to reciprocate that goodness to them. So, why the discrepancy?
Join us next session to find out what the theory of Kamma is in Buddhism, and what benefit it can bring to our lives through understanding it.
📆 22 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
No sign ups required. All are welcomed.
See you there!!! 😊
Join us next session to find out what the theory of Kamma is in Buddhism, and what benefit it can bring to our lives through understanding it.
📆 22 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
No sign ups required. All are welcomed.
See you there!!! 😊
In a blink of an eye, we have reached Week 7 of the academic semester.
Amidst the mid-terms, projects and datelines, have you given your mind time to rest and quieten?
Join us this Thursday for a guided meditation session.
📆 29 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 8:30pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR2-1
Refreshments will be provided and do note the change in venue from the usual CR3-3
No sign ups required. All are welcomed.
See you there!!! 😊
Amidst the mid-terms, projects and datelines, have you given your mind time to rest and quieten?
Join us this Thursday for a guided meditation session.
📆 29 September 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 8:30pm
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR2-1
Refreshments will be provided and do note the change in venue from the usual CR3-3
No sign ups required. All are welcomed.
See you there!!! 😊
Dear all,
As this week is recess week, there will be no SMUDC session. Stay tune for updates on our next session! 😊
Happy recess week, and we will see y'all soon in the next session! 🥳
As this week is recess week, there will be no SMUDC session. Stay tune for updates on our next session! 😊
Happy recess week, and we will see y'all soon in the next session! 🥳
In competitive Singapore, we often find ourselves lost in the rat race towards some material goal. “I need this internship”…”I need a high salary”…”I need a partner”
Once we achieve the goal, however, our thirst for more never seems to stop and we strive for the next best thing.
Is this "thirst for more" necessarily bad? Is it possible to be contented and at the same time be ambitious? How do we reach this balance?
Join us as we welcome Sayalay Sujata to share her perspective on this pertinent predicament.
Sayalay Sujata is a former banker turned Buddhist nun who received her monastic and meditation training in Myanmar. She actively engages with youths and aspires to journey with all who wish to progress in spiritual cultivation and lead a more mindful life.
Click here to register. Limited slots available.
📆 20 October 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
Registration is required. All are welcome. See you there!
Once we achieve the goal, however, our thirst for more never seems to stop and we strive for the next best thing.
Is this "thirst for more" necessarily bad? Is it possible to be contented and at the same time be ambitious? How do we reach this balance?
Join us as we welcome Sayalay Sujata to share her perspective on this pertinent predicament.
Sayalay Sujata is a former banker turned Buddhist nun who received her monastic and meditation training in Myanmar. She actively engages with youths and aspires to journey with all who wish to progress in spiritual cultivation and lead a more mindful life.
Click here to register. Limited slots available.
📆 20 October 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
Registration is required. All are welcome. See you there!
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Change is inevitable. We know this ... but in our busy lives, we tend to forget this fact. It is not until one day when we lose what we love, when things are no longer the same, that we experience a sudden sense of loss and pain.
Join us this coming Thursday as we discuss the concept of impermanence and the Buddha's recommendation on how we should reflect on the nature of impermanence in our lives.
📆 27 October 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
No sign ups required. All are welcome. See you there!
Join us this coming Thursday as we discuss the concept of impermanence and the Buddha's recommendation on how we should reflect on the nature of impermanence in our lives.
📆 27 October 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
P.S Meditation starts at 7.15pm
No sign ups required. All are welcome. See you there!
We’ve heard of terms such as “wholesome living” and “being wholesome”.
Is wholesomeness just some abstract concept? What does it mean to live a wholesome life or be a wholesome person? How can we apply it to our daily lives?
Join us this Thursday for an evening of meditation and a lighthearted discussion on the path towards wholesomeness from the Buddhist perspective.
It’s the last session of the semester. See you there!
📆 3 November 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Monday 12 Noon. All are welcome! See you there!
Is wholesomeness just some abstract concept? What does it mean to live a wholesome life or be a wholesome person? How can we apply it to our daily lives?
Join us this Thursday for an evening of meditation and a lighthearted discussion on the path towards wholesomeness from the Buddhist perspective.
It’s the last session of the semester. See you there!
📆 3 November 2022, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Monday 12 Noon. All are welcome! See you there!
We are excited to share that the Intervarsity Dharma Camp (IVDC) is back again. It is a 2D1N retreat organised by Fo Guang Shan and other friends in the community. Do check out their IG and sign up soon if you haven’t already ☺️
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[Week 1] Come Together & Reconnect
Hope everyone had a good recharge over the winter break and is ready to start the new semester afresh!
Are you looking to learn more about the Buddhist community or make new friends?
Join us next Thursday where we will be sharing more about our CCA and upcoming events, along with a short discussion on the Buddha’s teaching on admirable friendship
See you there!
📆 12 January 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
Hope everyone had a good recharge over the winter break and is ready to start the new semester afresh!
Are you looking to learn more about the Buddhist community or make new friends?
Join us next Thursday where we will be sharing more about our CCA and upcoming events, along with a short discussion on the Buddha’s teaching on admirable friendship
See you there!
📆 12 January 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
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[Week 2] Wise Speech - Countering Toxicity
Words are powerful. They can heal yet they can also destroy.
In our lives, we may have been hurt by what others say and the pain we feel continues to linger. Other times, we may have said hurtful things and like a falling domino, one careless remark leads to another and we find ourselves unable to clean up the mess we have caused.
Does this mean that we should always remain silent? Is it possible to speak in a truthful way which creates harmony and counters toxicity?
Join us next Thursday for a discussion on why skilful speaking is important and how we can speak mindfully to create a more wholesome environment for ourselves and those around us.
📆 19 January 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
Words are powerful. They can heal yet they can also destroy.
In our lives, we may have been hurt by what others say and the pain we feel continues to linger. Other times, we may have said hurtful things and like a falling domino, one careless remark leads to another and we find ourselves unable to clean up the mess we have caused.
Does this mean that we should always remain silent? Is it possible to speak in a truthful way which creates harmony and counters toxicity?
Join us next Thursday for a discussion on why skilful speaking is important and how we can speak mindfully to create a more wholesome environment for ourselves and those around us.
📆 19 January 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
How can we reconcile Buddhist ethics with a desire for career success?
What is the purpose of work?
How are Buddhist values applicable in our approach to work?
If you find yourself asking these questions, join us for a session with Sis. Karen on Thursday, 2nd Feb 2023.
Sis. Karen is a HR consultant with over 28 years of experience in areas such as selection & assessment and performance management.
On top of exploring how to apply Buddhist teachings in our approach to work, we’ll also obtain more practical tips on how to navigate the career search process.
Wait no more! Click HERE to register!
*Limited slots available*
📆 2 Feb 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Registration starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
All are welcome, we look forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to Telegram Russell at @Russellkyq or Jia Ying @jiayingyong
What is the purpose of work?
How are Buddhist values applicable in our approach to work?
If you find yourself asking these questions, join us for a session with Sis. Karen on Thursday, 2nd Feb 2023.
Sis. Karen is a HR consultant with over 28 years of experience in areas such as selection & assessment and performance management.
On top of exploring how to apply Buddhist teachings in our approach to work, we’ll also obtain more practical tips on how to navigate the career search process.
Wait no more! Click HERE to register!
*Limited slots available*
📆 2 Feb 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:00pm (Registration starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
All are welcome, we look forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to Telegram Russell at @Russellkyq or Jia Ying @jiayingyong
[Week 3] Spending Money with Wisdom
Have you ever wondered if you could have saved more or spent your money more wisely?
Developing good financial habits is essential for establishing a solid financial foundation for yourself.
Being a young adult and managing your finances can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.
Come join us next Thursday as we look at the Buddha's advice on how to spend your money wisely.
You can also look forward to some light Chinese New Year snacks and refreshments to rejoice in the festivities.
See you there!
📆 26 January 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:30pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
Have you ever wondered if you could have saved more or spent your money more wisely?
Developing good financial habits is essential for establishing a solid financial foundation for yourself.
Being a young adult and managing your finances can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.
Come join us next Thursday as we look at the Buddha's advice on how to spend your money wisely.
You can also look forward to some light Chinese New Year snacks and refreshments to rejoice in the festivities.
See you there!
📆 26 January 2023, Thursday
🕖 7.15pm - 9:30pm (Meditation starts at 7:15pm)
🏢 SOE/SCIS2 CR3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
[Week 4] Equanimity: The Art of Emotional Management
“As a solid mass of rock not stirred by the wind,
As a deep lake clear and undisturbed.
Touched by happiness and then by suffering,
The sage shows no sign of being elated or depressed.”
- Dhammapada 81-83
In the whirlwind of life, it is all too easy to get swept away by pleasure and pain, praise and blame, gain and loss, as well as fame and disrepute.
Are you overwhelmed?
Want to practice finding peace in the midst of adversity or prosperity?
Join us this Thursday to learn more about equanimity, the art of balancing and managing our emotions based on the Buddha’s advice.
See you there!
📆 9 February 2023
🕖 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm (meditation starts at 7:15 pm)
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
“As a solid mass of rock not stirred by the wind,
As a deep lake clear and undisturbed.
Touched by happiness and then by suffering,
The sage shows no sign of being elated or depressed.”
- Dhammapada 81-83
In the whirlwind of life, it is all too easy to get swept away by pleasure and pain, praise and blame, gain and loss, as well as fame and disrepute.
Are you overwhelmed?
Want to practice finding peace in the midst of adversity or prosperity?
Join us this Thursday to learn more about equanimity, the art of balancing and managing our emotions based on the Buddha’s advice.
See you there!
📆 9 February 2023
🕖 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm (meditation starts at 7:15 pm)
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
PS: No sign ups required for current SMU students. For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming. All are welcome! See you there!
[Week 6] Faith: Through a Buddhist Lens
Buddhism is often promoted as a religion built on inquiry and decisive inquiry.
We do not worship or deify the Buddha as our god. The Buddha himself mentioned that we should not take something as true just because he mentions it, as he encourages people to truly understand principles for themselves.
However, we also often see the presence of Buddhist rituals, festivals and practices by practicing Buddhists.
What are those, if not expressions of faith?
Who, or what, do Buddhists have faith in? What is the role of faith in Buddhism, and what does it stand for?
Join us this coming Thursday to find out more.
📆 16 February 2023
🕖 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm (meditation starts at 7:15 pm)
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
PS: Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you! For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming.
Buddhism is often promoted as a religion built on inquiry and decisive inquiry.
We do not worship or deify the Buddha as our god. The Buddha himself mentioned that we should not take something as true just because he mentions it, as he encourages people to truly understand principles for themselves.
However, we also often see the presence of Buddhist rituals, festivals and practices by practicing Buddhists.
What are those, if not expressions of faith?
Who, or what, do Buddhists have faith in? What is the role of faith in Buddhism, and what does it stand for?
Join us this coming Thursday to find out more.
📆 16 February 2023
🕖 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm (meditation starts at 7:15 pm)
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
PS: Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you! For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming.
[Week 7 Guided Meditation]
In the blink of an eye, it’s already Week 7!
Busy mugging for deadline, projects and midterms? It must be quite stressful 😔
Come join us this Thursday for a guided meditation session. Give your body and mind a much needed break!
📆 23 February 2023
🕖 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
PS: Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you! For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming.
In the blink of an eye, it’s already Week 7!
Busy mugging for deadline, projects and midterms? It must be quite stressful 😔
Come join us this Thursday for a guided meditation session. Give your body and mind a much needed break!
📆 23 February 2023
🕖 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
PS: Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you! For external guests and alumni, please inform us by Sunday 2359 if you are coming.
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[Week 10] Living the Dhamma - Venerable Tenzin Drachom
“In Tibetan, ‘dra’ means delusion, and ‘chom’ means destroyer.
In the military, I destroyed the enemy outside.
Now I destroy the enemy inside.”
- Ven. Tenzin Drachom
As a former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Special Forces Commando turned monk, Venerable Drachom once said that the discipline that one needs as a monk to live the dhamma is the same as the discipline one needs as a soldier.
Click here to check out Ven. Tenzin Drachom’s interview with CNA.
Want to learn more about how Venerable lives and applies the Dhamma in his life journey?
Join us on 16 March Thursday at 7.30pm to find out more!
Click HERE to register!
*Limited slots available*
📆 16 March 2023
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (registration starts at 7:15 pm)
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
All are welcome, we look forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to Telegram Russell @Russellkyq or Jia Ying @jiayingyong
“In Tibetan, ‘dra’ means delusion, and ‘chom’ means destroyer.
In the military, I destroyed the enemy outside.
Now I destroy the enemy inside.”
- Ven. Tenzin Drachom
As a former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Special Forces Commando turned monk, Venerable Drachom once said that the discipline that one needs as a monk to live the dhamma is the same as the discipline one needs as a soldier.
Click here to check out Ven. Tenzin Drachom’s interview with CNA.
Want to learn more about how Venerable lives and applies the Dhamma in his life journey?
Join us on 16 March Thursday at 7.30pm to find out more!
Click HERE to register!
*Limited slots available*
📆 16 March 2023
🕖 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (registration starts at 7:15 pm)
🏢 SMU SOE/SCIS2 Classroom 3-3
All are welcome, we look forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to Telegram Russell @Russellkyq or Jia Ying @jiayingyong
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Dear all,
Hope y’all had a great recess week! There is no official session this week so see y’all at our next session which will be Venerable Drachom’s sharing on the 16th March. 😊
As mentioned, do sign up soon as there are limited slots!!! 🏃🏻♂️
Hope y’all had a great recess week! There is no official session this week so see y’all at our next session which will be Venerable Drachom’s sharing on the 16th March. 😊
As mentioned, do sign up soon as there are limited slots!!! 🏃🏻♂️