Welcome to NTUBS
Nanyang Technological University Buddhist Society (NTUBS) is a non-sectarian
Buddhist society which provides various Dhamma learning experience suitable for NTU community.
It envisions propagating the Dhamma and at the same time encouraging spiritual development.
Walk the journey together with us to learn the noble knowledge, to practice the wholesome actions, to realize the potential and to share the benefits with all beings.
Explore it by yourself. Enhance your campus life with Buddhism today.
Updates
NTUBS Exhibition Week
NTUBS proudly presents "Exhibition on The Arts and Practices of Buddhism". The exhibition will encompass various topics as follows:
Buddhism and Science: Meditation and its benefit towards brain
Cultural and Arts: Calligraphy, Zen Paintings and amazing Buddhism Places & Monuments around the world
Fund Raising Event for Muscular Dystrophy Association Singapore (*in this event you also manage to experience calligraphy writing!!)
Do you want to know more in-depth about all of the topics above and experience calligraphy writing?? It is SIMPLE, just drop by to our booth and you will be able to learn a lot of new stuffs! Here are the details for the exhibition booth:
Date : 6th & 7th Feb 2012
Venue : Concourse @Can B
Date : 8th Feb 2012
Venue : Pavilion @Tan Chin Tuan (TCT) Lecture Theater
Date : 9th & 10th Feb 2012
Venue : North Spine in front of McD and 7-eleven
Not enough for you!? DON'T WORRY!! We still have another enriching event which is Dharma Talk conducted by experts in Buddhism and medical fields to complement our exhibition topic in Buddhism and Science.
Dharma Talk - A Meditative Mind : a discussion on meditation with Buddhism and scientific/medical perspectives
Date : 8th Feb 2012
Time : 7pm - 930pm
Speaker : Dr. Ng Yuen Yen
Guest-of-Honour : Venerable S. Dhammika & Dr. Wong Yin Onn
Please mark all those dates on your calendar and We are looking forward to see you all in this fabulous and meaningful events! Don't forget to bring along your friends to visit our exhibition booth and Dharma Talk, too! ^^
NTUBS Meditation Class Session
The 1st session will start with intro of fundamental of Buddhism as the content shown below:
Chapter 1: Define: Evil, Good and Pure
The 5 Aggregates and their relationship to the 3 Universal Characteristics and followed by guided meditation session.
Here are the details for the event.
Date : Tuesday, 31st January 2012
Time : 6.45 - 930 pm
Venue: Lecture Theater 26, South Spine
Speaker: Bro. Vajiro (Richard) Chia
VERY IMPORTANT: ***The 8 lessons are free comprehensive continuous courses. After the 2nd session, the course will be strictly closed to public and only for those who have come and register on the first two sessions.
These are 8 lessons that Buddhist Shouldn't Miss is specially designed and tailored to suit the fast-paced and modern lifestyle.
So, what are you waiting for you for!? Mark this date on your calendar and we are looking forward to see you all in this event! =)
NTUBS Camp Nirvana Singapore 2012 Committee Recruitment Drive
Be a part of the Special Project Committee!
If you are passionate in orientating the freshman,
If you are interested in planning interesting and fun programs,
If you enjoy working with other enthusiastic people,
If you are keen in organizing orientation camp/activities ,
Date: 16 January 2012, 17 January 2012
Time: 7.00pm-10.00pm
Venue: TR 3 & 4
Camp Nirvana Singapore a.k.a CNS is an annual orientation camp for freshmen organized by the NTU Buddhist Society
For more information, please refer to Job Scopes
To join in the Camp Nirvana Singapore 2012 committee recruitment, please click this link.
NTUBS Movie Screening "Kora"
Theme : Travel and finding life's direction
Title : Keep Walking, as long as it's forward
Through this great movie, you can learn about the meaning of this life and the lifestyle that is in accordance to the Dharma.
Here are the details for the movie screening.
Date: 18 January 2012 (Wednesday)
Time: 7.00pm-9.30pm
Venue: TR 103, SS1-01-01
There will be a movie discussion after the movie screening. So, let's use this opportunity to share and learn the moral message behind this story together with your spiritual friends in NTUBS!
We are looking forward to see you all in this meaningful event.. =)
NTUBS Dharma Class 2012
"This is a great real life tale to be told and shouldn't miss out by any Buddhist. A true living story about the journey of a Prince who become a Buddha. The gloriest 45 years of Buddha which Found and present the ultimate Truth of Universe, the Dhamma to all sentient being. Let's us together take a journey back to the Time where the enlightened one was borned."
Date: 13 January 2012, 27 January 2012 , 3 Februrary 2012 (Friday)
Time: 6.45pm-9.30pm
Venue: TR 3, NS4-05-81
Speaker: Ven. Chuan Guan
NTUBS Dharma Talk II: Found Happiness by Letting Go?
Do you ever cling onto your emotion which causes you to be unhappy? Most people will tell you to let it go but "How to let it go?"
This talk will provide you with some guidance and direction on how to let go when situation arises. Through this talk we hope that you will get the fundamental on understanding on how things arise, to let them go and to be a happier person.
Date: 31 October 2011 (Monday)
Time: 7.00pm-9.30pm
Venue: Nanyang House Function Room
Speaker: Ven. Bodhi (Bao Guan Fo Tang)
Some background information of the speaker:
Ven. Bodhi or Ven. Shi Chun Yi was initiated into Bhikkhuni Order in 1996 and received Higher Ordination in Taiwan in 1997. She obtained her basic degree in National University of Singapore, doing Chinese Studies and Mass Communication, graduating in 1994. She went on to do her postgraduate studies in Sri Lanka, specializing in Abhidharma. After 7 years in Sri Lanka, she obtained her PhD degree in 2003, returned to Singapore and began serving the Buddhist Community since.
NTUBS Chillax
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Still struggling with your tutorials? Need a break from the mundane act of revision? Feeling anxious about the coming final exam?
It's time to put all these at the back of your mind!!!
Date: 28 October 2011 (Friday)
Time: 8.00pm-10.00pm
Venue: Nanyang House Function Room
''Chillax Session Before Exam" which formerly known as Exam Supper is back!!
Supper and lots of fun activities will be prepared by our beloved Metta Team and Fellowship Team on that night. So, let's CHILL and RELAX while enjoying the supper and activities together with your fellow friends before going back to your studies!!!
Mark down this date on your calendar and join our event! See you all :D
NTUBS Committee Day: AMAZING RACE!
Feel bored from your never-ending school work? Looking for some fun activities? Want to travel around Singapore and get to know more places?
Want to feel the thrill of AMAZING RACE?
Mark down this date on your calendar and join our event!
It will be a fun and thrilling event specially dedicated for all the committee members to enjoy and bond as ONE in the NTUBS family!
Date: 22 October 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Venue: Nanyang House Function Room
WHAT'S MORE?
There will be FREE BBQ session for dinner from 6pm to 10pm!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
Join us for this event via this link
NTUBS Dhamma Talk I: Let's Advance!
Stress about school work?
Don't know how to cope with it?
Want to find solution to it?
Come and join our Dhamma talk I: Let's Advance!
This talk provides a good chance for people who had problems and questions in regarding to their situation in stressful university life be able to find their solution & reduce the tension. At the same time to face the upcoming exam which we hope everyone can perform in their fullest.
Date: 11 October 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.00pm-9.30pm
Venue: LT16, North Spine NTU
Speaker: Venerable You Wei (Di Zang Lin Buddhist Center)
Ven. You Wei graduated with a Bachelor in General Business Administration • International business from the National University of Singapore.
In 2004, he took up Buddhist Studies at Fu Yan Institute. Currently he is a reside monk in Di Zang Lin Buddhist Center.
NTUBS Dhamma Camp Committee Recruitment Drive
Are you seeking an avenue to fulfill your desire to serve?
Do you derive satisfaction from bringing joy and fun from Organizing Camp?
Do you enjoy working with other enthusiastic people?
Are you keen to know more about teaching of the Buddha?
If your answer is YES, then look no further!
Be a part of the Special Project Committee!
We are recruiting for:
DHAMMA CAMP 2012
Dhamma Camp is an annual camp held during the break between end of semester 1. The duration of the camp will be 4 days 3 nights. This camp will be held in a temple or monastery, with the main objective of introducing Buddhism practice and building spiritual friendship in a monastic environment.
Interested?
Please kindly fill up the registration form through this link by 1 October 2011, 11:59 pm.
Details for the recruitment drive are as follows:
Date: 3 October 2011 (Monday)
Time: 7pm-9pm
Venue: TR3, North Spine
Contact person: Qi Yu 81502967
NTUBS Buddhism Appreciation Course with Mind Training Workshop
The Buddha has parinibbana for more than 2500 years, is the door to Nibbanna (Enlightenment) has closed?
If it isn't, then what is the path that leading toward Nibbanna (Enlightenment) and how to practice according to it?
Don't miss the last session!
The speaker of this event will be Bro. Vajiro (Richard) Chia.
Bro. Vajiro (Richard) Chia is an experienced Dhamma teacher who has a clear and straightforward approach to Buddha's teachings. He is able to bring out dynamism of Buddhism, and its relevance in present day. Vajiro learned Buddhism and Abhidhamma from the late Venerable Narada Thera, one of the greatest Sri Lankan Buddhist scholar of the 20th century.
Vajiro is also well-known for his effective and efficient meditation instructions, having guided many through the levels of concentration and stages of insight knowledge. His coaching method has helped many students to REALISE the teachings of the Buddha. Vajiro was formally trained under the late Venerable Amatha Gavesi of Sri Lanka on Samatha and Vipassana meditation.
The fourth course will be held on:
Date: Friday, 21 October2011
Time: 6.45pm-9.00pm
Venue: Function Room, Nanyang House
Mark your calendar for that period and come down to our event :)
NTUBS ECA Booth
Hi all, if you have missed our booth, do come to our Welcome tea to register as a member and enjoy the activities. If you are unable to make it for Welcome Tea, do register at this link. Your membership card will be issued and $3 membership fee will be collected on another day. You will be contacted upon your registration :)