NUS Buddhist Society 🙏🌿

✨Seeking a way to ignite your learning journey? Look no further! In collaboration with Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship, we are thrilled to present you Singapore Buddhist Youth Day (SBYD), where you will experience: ● A joyful morning at Ullambana Sangha Offering event, ● A rejuvenating mindfulness walk with community monastics, ● A meaningful engagement with other inspiring Buddhist youths. Date & Time 🗓: 2nd September, 8:30 am to 7 pm Registration fee: $10 (for students & NS) | $ 15 (for working adults) - PayNow only Age Limit: 17 to 40 years old only Mark your calendar and sign up to secure your spot before 18th August. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2023GratitudeUnites Meanwhile, to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for you, it is compulsory to attend one of our briefing & training sessions prior to the event: 🗓Choose one session: ● 20th August, 9 am to 1pm ● 26th August, 1pm to 5 pm For any queries, please feel free to WhatsApp message 90721991. We can't wait to welcome you! #SBYD2023

Hello everyone! The NUS Buddhist Society will be having a booth at the upcoming NUS Student Life Fair! 🍃 Head down to Utown Sports Hall 2 Booth 19 to find out more about what to expect as a member in the society, our upcoming schedule, and also get to talk to some of the EXCO members! Feel free to come and ask us any questions you have! It will be on this coming Thursday and Friday, from 10am to 4pm. If you have any trouble finding the booth, do dm us on Instagram or tele any of the admin for directions! We hope to see you there!

✨Seeking a way to ignite your learning journey? Look no further! In collaboration with Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship, we are thrilled to present you Singapore Buddhist Youth Day (SBYD), where you will experience: ● A joyful morning at Ullambana Sangha Offering event, ● A rejuvenating mindfulness walk with community monastics, ● A meaningful engagement with other inspiring Buddhist youths. Date & Time 🗓: 2nd September, 8:30 am to 7 pm Registration fee: $10 (for students & NS) | $ 15 (for working adults) - PayNow only Age Limit: 17 to 40 years old only Mark your calendar and sign up to secure your spot before 18th August. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2023GratitudeUnites Meanwhile, to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for you, it is compulsory to attend one of our briefing & training sessions prior to the event: 🗓Choose one session: ● 20th August, 9 am to 1pm ● 26th August, 1pm to 5 pm For any queries, please feel free to WhatsApp message 90721991. We can't wait to welcome you! #SBYD2023

Hello! NUS Buddhist Society is looking for a Treasurer, Secretary and Marketing Director for the coming year! Do tele us privately if you’re interested :)

Anyone else who wants to join pls pm @felishiadarianne or @darrenzxc by 4 May 11.59PM at the latest. Thank you! 🙏🏻

For those who are interested, please sign up by 3 May, 11.59PM. Thank you! 🙏🏻

To wrap up this semester with something meaningful, NUS Buddhist Society and KMS will be holding a temple visit to Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 6 May 2023 🕒 Time: 10AM-2PM 📍 Venue: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery *Lunch will be provided for participants🍲 Don’t forget to sign up and see you there💝 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw-FjlzOIZUarYzcKsi7m0PGG2wCffRTxJNKfbHIYdiCjZlg/viewform

In Week 13, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society is featuring Sister Pair Shen to guide us through a meditation and share with us meditative practises from Chan Buddhism. Sister Pair Shen started learning Buddhism and took refuge in the Triple Gems in 1996. She started learning Chan meditation in 1997 under guidance of Master Chi Chern, a Dharma heir of late Master Sheng Yen. She served as an MC Member in the NUSBS from 1997-1999 as Dharma Activity Coordinator and Dharma Circle Facilitator. After graduation, she organised a few meditation camps under the Friends of NUSBS (Alumni). She is also involved in the organisation of THIS Buddhist Film Festival since 2009. Appointed as a meditation facilitator by Master Chi Chern, she became active in organizing meditation camps/workshops conducted by Venerable Ji Chi in Singapore. Currently, Sister Pair Shen is the Vice President of Wisdom Light Meditation Society, founded in 2019, that mainly promotes Chan meditation. The venue will be at S16-04-37. Sign up via the RSVP link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8972914 We hope to see you there!

Hi everyone, there will be no session this week. All the best for all your submissions and exams!

Hi everyone! We have updated the venue for tomorrow’s session. It will be held at Science Block 16, Level 4, Room 37 (s16-04-37).

In Week 11, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society will be featuring Brother Jeffrey to share with participants the similarities and differences across Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese Folklore, which had much apparent influences from one another but are nevertheless not to be conflated together. The venue will be at Science Block 16, Level 4 Room 37 (s16-04-37). Sign up via the RSVP link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8972915 We hope to see you there!

The National University of Singapore Buddhist Society will be joining the annual Awaken Challenge for 2023! Swipe for more details on the challenge and what it entails. Participants will be working within teams of four under NUS, alongside teams from other Buddhist Organisations. If you have queries or would like to indicate your interest in this challenge, do DM us on Instagram or PM @chxryllllll on telegram.

Hi for those who are coming, we are really sorry but we will use the original venue at E4-04-05 😅

In Week 10, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society is grateful to have Brother Norman New as the featured guest. Previously a Lecturer and Resident Fellow at Ridge View Residential College at NUS, Norman started on his path of exploration in Buddhism almost 25 years ago. A certified mindfulness teacher, he has learned from many distinguished Buddhist masters and teachers from the different traditions over the years. He currently considers Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a renowned meditation master, as his main teacher. Brother Norman will share with participants his experience and perspective on marriage as a Buddhist, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and understanding. The venue will be at Engineering block, E4-04-05. Sign up via the RSVP link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8972917 We hope to see you there!

In Week 9, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society is grateful to have Senior On Chit to share with the participants the analysis of The Heart Sutra. Participants will gain insights into the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and the fundamental ideas of Buddhism through this one sutra alone, such as dependent origination and compassion. The venue will be at engineering block, E4-04-05. Sign up via the rsvp link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8972916 We hope to see you there!

In Week 8, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society will be sharing about loving kindness towards animals, featuring Sister Zayn and Sister Karen. Sister Karen has a strong passion in unleashing people's potential to create a purposeful work-life and to bring value for the organizations they work in. She has always been involved in youth related work and sharing his young working adults may manage corporate life. During this session, she will be sharing about her experience of rescuing and adopting a pet who has suffered from being in a breeding farm. The venue will be at engineering block, E4-04-05. Sign up via the rsvp link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8963274 We hope to see you there!

In Week 7, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society is grateful to have our NUS Professor, Dr Kozhevnikov, in the sessions to share with the participants her individual research on the linkage between neurology and Buddhism. Participants will gain some insights into the scientific studies of mindfulness and meditation. The venue is at Engineering. E4-p4-05 E-CUBE 1. The rsvp link will be updated again. We hope to see you there!

Hello! For those who have signed up but is not in the group chat, pls pm @felishiadarianne! Thanks :)

The National University of Singapore Buddhist Society will be engaging in a community service project @ Lions Home 🦁🏠 For The Elders to have fun activities together with elders in Singapore. During the session, we will chat and interact with the elderly residents, while playing games such as Bingo and Guess the Price. This will be held on the 22nd of February, from 10.30am-11.30am (meet at Lions Home at 9.45AM) *All volunteers must be vaccinated & Please indicate your availability by 17 February 2023, 10AM! See you there✨ *Sign up link https://forms.gle/1zegzyWDG16dhUhs6