Happy midweek!! It was a great session with Venerable Kai Cheng today🙏🏻 Its really a joy to have so many of you learning the dharma with us :) Hope to see yall more often!
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🌻Soulful Sunday Series #9🌻
As we approach the exams, stress levels will start building up. Hence, it is crucial that we practise mindfulness (Sati). Mindfulness is the practice of pulling oneself to the present moment and living with an unbiased awareness of our experiences at the moment. Mindfulness is integral to how we live our lives, moment to moment. Life is a continuum of events that are driven by our karmic volitions. Thus, by always being mindful of our thoughts, speech, and actions, we can live by ethical and virtuous conduct.
Buddha taught that there are 4 foundations of mindfulness: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena. Training these 4 foundations brings clarity and equanimity to us. Mindfulness can be contextualised to every aspect of our life- academics, work, social interaction, eating… The list goes on infinitely. Kinda reminds us of Zen isn’t it? In fact, Zen originates from Chan Buddhism which emphasises the attainment of Buddhahood through mindfulness and looking deep into one’s mind to realise special insights.
This brings me to share a way to practise mindfulness- Chan meditation! I shall not provide a paradigmatic way of meditation as everyone has different conditions so it is best to research and find out which works best for you. However, there are a few pivotal pointers that would be good to keep in mind when you meditate.
1. The goal of Chan is mind-training- conditioning it to stay in the present.
2. Harmonise the body and mind
3. Cultivate compassion and wisdom
4. Realise non-self and eliminate vexations binding us
Hope that everyone is able to practise mindfulness from today!
With Metta,
Your friendly neighbourhood Sunya☁️
As we approach the exams, stress levels will start building up. Hence, it is crucial that we practise mindfulness (Sati). Mindfulness is the practice of pulling oneself to the present moment and living with an unbiased awareness of our experiences at the moment. Mindfulness is integral to how we live our lives, moment to moment. Life is a continuum of events that are driven by our karmic volitions. Thus, by always being mindful of our thoughts, speech, and actions, we can live by ethical and virtuous conduct.
Buddha taught that there are 4 foundations of mindfulness: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena. Training these 4 foundations brings clarity and equanimity to us. Mindfulness can be contextualised to every aspect of our life- academics, work, social interaction, eating… The list goes on infinitely. Kinda reminds us of Zen isn’t it? In fact, Zen originates from Chan Buddhism which emphasises the attainment of Buddhahood through mindfulness and looking deep into one’s mind to realise special insights.
This brings me to share a way to practise mindfulness- Chan meditation! I shall not provide a paradigmatic way of meditation as everyone has different conditions so it is best to research and find out which works best for you. However, there are a few pivotal pointers that would be good to keep in mind when you meditate.
1. The goal of Chan is mind-training- conditioning it to stay in the present.
2. Harmonise the body and mind
3. Cultivate compassion and wisdom
4. Realise non-self and eliminate vexations binding us
Hope that everyone is able to practise mindfulness from today!
With Metta,
Your friendly neighbourhood Sunya☁️
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🌻Soulful Sunday Series #10🌻
Finally, we have reached week 13. Time flies, isn’t it? Well, not if you stay in the present at all times! Throughout the past 9 weeks of Soulful Sunday Series, I have shared ways to cultivate your inner Buddha. It is certainly not surprising why I say this because at some points in our lifetimes in the samsara, we will realise Buddhahood.
Life is not always about studying, hustling, or socialising… It is good to train our monkey-minds to stay in the present moment by having some solitary time. Only in this way can we see the beauty in the simplest things. There are many ways to practise Buddhism but there is never a shortcut. We have to figure our lives as everyone’s suffering is different. Gurus (teachers) can impart their wisdom to us but we ourselves have to realise the path. I believe that we can change our fates by doing good and creating good karma. Good karma can materialise in many forms but i think the best form of good karma is being able to learn Dharma and practise Buddhism!
There are also inevitably times where we are faced with situations that elicit negative emotions in us. However, we should practise Dharma with due diligence, and question and investigate the root cause of these afflictions. Robin Williams once said “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." Thus, never let yourself be misled by these afflictive emotions. Only you can be in charge of how you want your life to be. That starts with changing your perception towards things, and treating sentient beings with compassion and good-will. Only then, will you be happy☺️
If you ever find yourself in a conundrum, take a deep breath and ask yourself, “What would the Buddha have done if he was in this position?”. I have realised that one good way to make hard decisions in life is to emulate the qualities of the Buddha. I would highly recommend viewing the world through the lens of Buddhism in all that we do, even as we breathe.
It has been a great 10 weeks sharing Dharma with you and I sincerely hope that these valuable teachings of the Buddha have managed to alleviate your suffering. Hopefully, you were able to appreciate the beauty of Dharma as much as I did, and spread Buddha’s wisdom to more people. Alas, as with the nature of impermanence, it is time for me to bid goodbye. Here, I wish that everyone can be well and happy, and ultimately be free from our sufferings. Sadhu sadhu sadhu🙏🙏🙏
With Metta,
Your friendly neighbourhood Sunya☁️
Finally, we have reached week 13. Time flies, isn’t it? Well, not if you stay in the present at all times! Throughout the past 9 weeks of Soulful Sunday Series, I have shared ways to cultivate your inner Buddha. It is certainly not surprising why I say this because at some points in our lifetimes in the samsara, we will realise Buddhahood.
Life is not always about studying, hustling, or socialising… It is good to train our monkey-minds to stay in the present moment by having some solitary time. Only in this way can we see the beauty in the simplest things. There are many ways to practise Buddhism but there is never a shortcut. We have to figure our lives as everyone’s suffering is different. Gurus (teachers) can impart their wisdom to us but we ourselves have to realise the path. I believe that we can change our fates by doing good and creating good karma. Good karma can materialise in many forms but i think the best form of good karma is being able to learn Dharma and practise Buddhism!
There are also inevitably times where we are faced with situations that elicit negative emotions in us. However, we should practise Dharma with due diligence, and question and investigate the root cause of these afflictions. Robin Williams once said “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." Thus, never let yourself be misled by these afflictive emotions. Only you can be in charge of how you want your life to be. That starts with changing your perception towards things, and treating sentient beings with compassion and good-will. Only then, will you be happy☺️
If you ever find yourself in a conundrum, take a deep breath and ask yourself, “What would the Buddha have done if he was in this position?”. I have realised that one good way to make hard decisions in life is to emulate the qualities of the Buddha. I would highly recommend viewing the world through the lens of Buddhism in all that we do, even as we breathe.
It has been a great 10 weeks sharing Dharma with you and I sincerely hope that these valuable teachings of the Buddha have managed to alleviate your suffering. Hopefully, you were able to appreciate the beauty of Dharma as much as I did, and spread Buddha’s wisdom to more people. Alas, as with the nature of impermanence, it is time for me to bid goodbye. Here, I wish that everyone can be well and happy, and ultimately be free from our sufferings. Sadhu sadhu sadhu🙏🙏🙏
With Metta,
Your friendly neighbourhood Sunya☁️
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVSGBemW1fu6QL0K6jyYdJK7qI8ttXBqcxy3If3k9YQ/edit?usp=sharing
We have consolidated the Soulful Sunday series into this g docs for your viewing. Feel free to spread the beauty of this “pocket Dharma” to your peers too🙏 Have a beautiful day ahead, and if you need this, you are doing great☺️
We have consolidated the Soulful Sunday series into this g docs for your viewing. Feel free to spread the beauty of this “pocket Dharma” to your peers too🙏 Have a beautiful day ahead, and if you need this, you are doing great☺️
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Theme Explanation Suffering, 4 noble truths Dukkha- the first noble truth taught by the Buddha. This word is often translated as ‘suffering’ and interpreted as such. However, there are subtler meanings that underlie this word. Buddha taught that there are…
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In week 11, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society had Venerable Kai Cheng introduce the concepts of meditation and mindfulness.
In this week, participants will be guided through a meditation session by Sister Pair Shen, who is the Vice President of Wisdom Light Meditation Society which mainly promotes Chan meditation. Participants interested in meditation may join this session to learn about effective meditation techniques to aid them in their practices.
The session will be held on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 from 7PM to 9 PM.
Do take note that the venue has been changed and will be at Yusof Ishak House, Training room 1.
Sign up via the rsvp link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8525822
See you there!
In this week, participants will be guided through a meditation session by Sister Pair Shen, who is the Vice President of Wisdom Light Meditation Society which mainly promotes Chan meditation. Participants interested in meditation may join this session to learn about effective meditation techniques to aid them in their practices.
The session will be held on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 from 7PM to 9 PM.
Do take note that the venue has been changed and will be at Yusof Ishak House, Training room 1.
Sign up via the rsvp link here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8525822
See you there!
Welcome back to a new semester! NUS Buddhist Society hopes that everyone is doing well :) There is a welcome tea tonight for participants to get to know one another and understand the basics of Buddhism.
Venue will be at Science, s16 05 98. The session will be from 7.15 to 9pm. Do RSVP before coming for the session.
Here is the rsvp link: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8697679
We hope to see you there!
Venue will be at Science, s16 05 98. The session will be from 7.15 to 9pm. Do RSVP before coming for the session.
Here is the rsvp link: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8697679
We hope to see you there!
This week, the National University Buddhist Society is very grateful to be featuring Dr Chia, a historian specialising in Buddhist studies, to help participants explore the topic of Buddhism in the academic context.
The venue is confirmed to be at Science, S16 Level 4 Room 27 (S16-0437)
Here is the rsvp link: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8734271
We hope to see you there today!
The venue is confirmed to be at Science, S16 Level 4 Room 27 (S16-0437)
Here is the rsvp link: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8734271
We hope to see you there today!
Hello everyone! Sorry there is change in venue, it is now at S16-0437.
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Attendance QR Code for this evening's engagement with Prof Chia 😊For those who have attended, kindly scan it for administrative records
What is the significance of Buddhist Art? The National University of Singapore Buddhist Society will attempt to answer this question in this week’s session. Interested participants may join the dharma circle to gain insights into the evolution of Buddhist Art in history and their relevance in the current age.
Venue is at Science, S16 Level 4 Room 37 (S16-0437). RSVP link will be available later.
We hope to see you there!
Venue is at Science, S16 Level 4 Room 37 (S16-0437). RSVP link will be available later.
We hope to see you there!
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This week, the National University of Singapore Buddhist Society is fortunate to be featuring Brother Pee Eng, a Certified Teacher in the mindfulness for student program, to come down during this session to help participants understand the concept of Mindful Eating
Venue is at Science, S16 Level 4 Room 37 (S16-0437). The RSVP link will be given at a later time as well.
We hope to see you there!
Venue is at Science, S16 Level 4 Room 37 (S16-0437). The RSVP link will be given at a later time as well.
We hope to see you there!
Hello everyone! In this semester we are having a Koru Mindfulness Workshop that spans across four sessions. This has been typically quite well-sought after from our experience (this is fully funded) but there are only a maximum of 12 slots, so if you are interested please sign up as soon as possible! We would need interested participants to sign up by Wednesday night as the first session would start on Thursday.
Here is the sign up link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xu-lWwkxd06Fvc_rDTR-glLvS65_QrBIi-j-BJsq1-NUOERSWVFBU1lFVEVCR05YSU0xVjJEVEVBNS4u
Here is the sign up link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xu-lWwkxd06Fvc_rDTR-glLvS65_QrBIi-j-BJsq1-NUOERSWVFBU1lFVEVCR05YSU0xVjJEVEVBNS4u
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Some information to take note of this workshop:
1. The Koru Mindfulness is 4 x 75min. It is ok if the participant indicates upfront that he can only attend only 3 out of the 4 lessons. But he must commit to the 3 lessons.
2. Each participant needs to install and register the Koru App (Android or iOS).
3. Each participant is encouraged to do 10min daily silent practices.
4. The reading material for this course is the book "The Mindful Twenty-Something).
https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626254893/the-mindful-twenty-something/
This book can also be borrowed from NLB. https://nlb.overdrive.com/media/3044954
1. The Koru Mindfulness is 4 x 75min. It is ok if the participant indicates upfront that he can only attend only 3 out of the 4 lessons. But he must commit to the 3 lessons.
2. Each participant needs to install and register the Koru App (Android or iOS).
3. Each participant is encouraged to do 10min daily silent practices.
4. The reading material for this course is the book "The Mindful Twenty-Something).
https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626254893/the-mindful-twenty-something/
This book can also be borrowed from NLB. https://nlb.overdrive.com/media/3044954
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
The Mindful Twenty-Something
“A 21st century book, grounded in ancient ways of practice.” —Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness In The Mindful Twenty-Someth...
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Hello everyone! In this semester we are having a Koru Mindfulness Workshop that spans across four sessions. This has been typically quite well-sought after from our experience (this is fully funded) but there are only a maximum of 12 slots, so if you are interested…
Today's the last day for signups as it starts tomorrow! Slots are limited so remember to sign up :) Form will be closed tnight 2359
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