Author: byn1
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A Buddhist dedication verse: Happy Birthday Singapore!
Samma dhara pavecchanto Kale devo pavassatu Vuddhibhavaya sattana Samiddha netu medani Mata pita ca atraja Nicca rakkhanti puttaka Eva dhammena rajano Paja rakkhantu sabbada May rain fall in season, in moderate streams. Through the flourishing of living beings, may the earth be led to prosperity. Just as mother and father always protect their…
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Lessons from Google’s Jolly Good Fellow
Text and images by Michelle Paduma Ang “Mind-blowing.” “Fascinating.” You would often find these two words peppered in Meng’s workshop or talks. Meet Tan Chade Meng (Chade-Meng Tan). Or simply, Meng. Meng is well known for many things. Besides holding the title of being a “Jolly Good Fellow”, he also holds several titles such…
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BYN Leadership Workshop: Becoming an Outstanding Leader as a Buddhist
With Tan Chade Meng A Buddhist leader must be knowledgeable in basic Buddhism and have a meditation practice. With this foundation, what other qualities must a Buddhist leader acquire in order to be outstanding? What does success look like for an outstanding Buddhist leader, and can this success be transferable to professional and community domains? Participants must…
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Community Sit: Sunset on Kayaks 27 April 2014
By Bro Bernard It was a mixture of karmic affinity and joy when I first met Bro Kian at the inaugural Buddhist Youth Forum conducted by Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Singapore during the month of December 2013. We were sharing on our first encounter with the Dharma and how it has changed our…
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Dialogue on Success at SBF Vesak 4 May 2014
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Ven Thubten Chodron’s talk on Working with Grief and Loss
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Youth Dialogue with Bro Benny, 1st Nov
Venue: Singapore Buddhist Mission, 9 Ruby Lane Date: 1st November, 2013 (Friday) Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Please have your dinner before the session) Activities lined up: 8:00 p.m.- 8:45 p.m. Puja & Meditation (led by Bhante) 8:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Youth dialogue with Bro Benny Liow Speaker’s biodata: Bro Benny Liow is the editor of Eastern Horizon, journal of…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron’s 2013 Teaching Program