🌿 As finals draw near, remember that true strength comes from within. With equanimity (upekkhā) and effort (viriya), victory is within reach. 🐢✨

To everyone taking exams, may you find the courage to push forward and never give up. You’ve got this! 💪

'Upekkhā ca viriyena, sabbaṁ vijayaṁ labhantu' – With calm and perseverance, may all achieve success. 🌸

NUS Buddhist Society (NUSBS) wishes you the best of luck and unwavering strength this exam season! 🧘‍♂️✨

🌈✨ Join us for a meaningful day of community, creativity, and mindfulness! NUS Buddhist Society (NUSBS) is excited to partner with Little Bodhi Student Care Centre (LBSCC) for a fun and enriching event!

📅 Date: 3rd December 2024
🕙 Time: 10am-4pm
📍 Location: Little Bodhi Student Care Centre

Together, we’ll guide students in meditation practice, unleash their creativity through tote-bag painting, and enjoy fun games and ice-breakers. Let’s spread joy and create moments filled with smiles and giggles. 🌟🧘‍♀️🎨

Interested in participating and making a positive impact? RSVP now to secure your spot and help us make little hearts glow!

^please try and sign up by tonight if u can 🙏🙏🙏

How often do you pause to appreciate the kindness that you’ve received from friends, strangers, and even your enemies?

Join us, together with Singapore Buddhist Mission on 14 December 2024, as Ven. Chodron shows us the power of the practice of gratitude that can support the cultivation of immeasurable love and compassion and lead to full awakening.

Topic: The Power of Gratitude Retreat

When: December 14, 10 am to 4 pm

Where: Coriander Room, NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244
Hosted by: Singapore Buddhist Mission and NUS Buddhist Society

Kindly fill up this form to indicate your interest. Limited to first 20 respondents, first come first serve! So hurry sign up now!

📚✨ Welcome Back to Semester 2!✨📚

New semester, same us—surviving assignments, chasing deadlines, and praying for good grades 🙏 (literally, in some cases). But hey, why not sprinkle some mindfulness and good vibes into the chaos? 🌟

👀What’s in store for you this semester?
- Weekly Dharma Talks: Because who doesn’t need some Buddha wisdom to keep calm (especially facing all the submissions and exams)
- Bonding Gatherings: Because sometimes, we all just need a chill hangout.
- Volunteering Opportunities and Special Events: Give back to the world and earn some good karma 🌈✨.

So come join us! Whether you’re here for the free food (we see you 👀) or the life wisdom, we’ve got something for everyone. Let’s survive the semester together, one mindful breath at a time. 🧘‍♂️🍵

Stay tuned for event deets and updates here!

✨ Begin the New Year with a mindful step forward! ✨

Join us for our Intro to Buddhism Class, where we’ll explore the teachings of wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness. 🪷 Let’s reflect, learn, and create meaningful New Year’s resolutions together to inspire growth and positivity for 2025. 🌱

The session will be held on Tuesday, 21st Jan | 7.15-9pm. Sign up via the RSVP link here.

Venue is at S16-03-04.

We hope to see you there!

✨ TMBS Temple Tour ✨

Join us for an inspiring evening at The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society on 4th Feb 2025 (Tuesday), 6–9:30 PM! 🏯

Discover the meaning behind Mahaprajna—'Great Wisdom'—and how the temple blends practice and understanding in cultivation. Enjoy a serene meditation session and sit in on their class to learn more about their vision and purpose. 🌟

📍 Location: The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society

Save the date and don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore and connect! 🕊️
*RSVP link here - closes 2nd Feb (Sunday) 2359

For further queries, you can contact @fatt_yee or @iew_uoy on Telegram!

🌕✨ Happy Lunar New Year from NUS Buddhist Society! ✨🌕

As we welcome the Year of the snake 🐍, let us embrace this season of renewal with wisdom and compassion. May your year ahead be filled with peace, happiness, and meaningful connections.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and harmonious Lunar New Year! 🧧🍊

✨ TMBS Temple Tour ✨

Join us for an inspiring evening at The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society on 4th Feb 2025 (Tuesday), 6–9:30 PM! 🏯

Discover the meaning behind Mahaprajna—'Great Wisdom'—and how the temple blends practice and understanding in cultivation. Enjoy a serene meditation session and sit in on their class to learn more about their vision and purpose. 🌟

📍 Location: The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society

Save the date and don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore and connect! 🕊️
*RSVP link here - closes 2nd Feb (Sunday) 2359

For further queries, you can contact @fatt_yee or @iew_uoy on Telegram!

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
🌸 Good Friday Retreat in Batam: Application 🌸

We are excited to announce a meditation retreat in Batam during the Good Friday holiday, led by our beloved teacher duo, Sis Sylvia Bay and Bro Chye.

This retreat will focus on the fundamentals of the Buddhist path, offering a well-rounded and balanced approach to both theory 📖 (sutta) and meditation practice 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️.

Retreat Details
• Dates: Thu April 17th – Sun April 20th, 2025
• Duration: 4D3N (half-day leave (PM) required on 17th Apr)
• Estimated Cost: Between SGD $315 to $465, depending on rooming arrangements.

If you’re interested, please complete the registration form https://tinyurl.com/daywabatam2025 to express your interest and secure your spot!

We look forward to your participation in this enriching and rejuvenating experience. 🙏

P.S. 50% of slots are filled

Week 5

🌟 Ever wondered how a prince became the Buddha? 🌿

From sitting under a Bodhi tree 🌳 to inspiring millions across the globe, Buddhism’s history is a story of wisdom, transformation, and adventure! 🕊️

Discover the stories, philosophies, and cultures that have shaped one of the world’s most fascinating traditions! 💡

The session will be held on Tuesday,  11 February| 7.15-9pm. There will be no RSVP link for this week.

Venue is SEMINAR ROOM 1 UT22-02-04A. Do join our telegram channel for regular updates.

We hope to see you there!

🌟"Graceful Presence: Embodying Mindfulness Through Satipatthana" invites you to a serene journey into the practice of mindfulness meditation.

Explore the art of grounding yourself in the present moment, cultivating awareness with gentle focus, and discovering peace within.🦋 This session is perfect for anyone seeking a calm, reflective space to deepen their practice. 🧘🍃

The session will be held on Tuesday,  18th February | 7.15-9pm.

Venue is SEMINAR ROOM 3 UT25-01-16. Do join our telegram channel for regular updates.

We hope to see you there!

✨Discover the Path to Emotional Wellbeing✨

The gamut of emotions we experience in our daily life – be it uplifting or disturbing – are mental states. Why do we feel what we feel? Is it possible for us to be free from disturbing emotions such as stress, anxiety, fear, and anger? Learn the psychology of how these emotions arise and how we can manage our emotions to attain peace and happiness.🌸

The session will be held on Tuesday,  11th March| 7.15-9pm.

Venue is KHOO TECK QUEE & TAN PHEK WAN SEMINAR ROOM 8 UT22-02-03D. Do join our telegram channel for regular updates.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP link is up! https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11151542

✨️Painting stones, easing burdens: Exploring suffering through creativity🎨

Ever felt like life hit you with the "Try Not to Cry" challenge? 🫨Join us for a member sharing session where we’ll dive into Buddhist perspectives on suffering (Dukkha)—why it happens and how to vibe with it.🤩 After that, express your reflections through a stone painting activity and bring home a piece of wisdom (or at least a cool rock). 🪨🖌🎨Come for the insights, stay for the chill vibes!✨

The session will be held on Tuesday,  25th March| 7.15-9pm.

Venue is SEMINAR ROOM 8 UT22-02-03D. Do join our telegram channel for regular updates.

We hope to see you there!

[Call for Volunteers]
Hi Dhamma Brothers and Sisters, *AlokaMitra Singapore in collaboration with SBM will be organising a day Vesak 2025 Seminar* on a holistic journey to well being , both mind and body. This is a good opportunity for us to also bring our parents and elderlies along whilst listening to Venerable Mahinda and medical practitioners. *We hope to bring together 20 volunteers to support us for ushers and crowd control as we hope to benefit 500 participants* or more with the presence of a Guest of Honour, *Mr K. Shanmugam* (Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law).

Date: 24th May 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Stephen Riady Auditorium @ NTUC 1 Marina Boulevard

RSVP to volunteer for the event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe78JGQVfrr6UfinWSolKYZW4qnRubaLg1g8sNG6ZxZ7r03Xw/viewform?usp=header

✨ Join Us in the Practice of Dana (Giving) for Vesak! ✨

This Vesak, we have a special opportunity to support Aranya Vesak Charity Lunch event! This is a chance to come together and serve with gratitude.

🗓 Date: 17 May 2025
⏰ Time: 9am to 1pm
📍 Location: Safra Toa Payoh

We are inviting youths to set aside this time to be part of this meaningful occasion. Roles and responsibilities will be shared closer to the event, but your presence and support will be invaluable. There may be a short training/briefing beforehand to ensure that we can properly care for our elderly Sangha members and support to the guests.

💛 Priority will be given to those who register (by 4th April 2025) their interest via this form: https://tinyurl.com/VesakDana2025

✨ Bring a friend! If you know someone who would also love to be part of this, invite them to join in this special act of giving back.

Let's come together as a community to offer dana and express our gratitude! 🪷🙏🏻