Tag: leadership
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Succeeding as a Buddhist Leader – Learning Points
“Succeeding as a Buddhist Leader” Cindy Chew and Dhynna Lim One fine Sunday on 7th August 2016, a group of youth from Buddhist Gem Fellowship Youth Connection (BGFYC), Malaysia decided to live life to the fullest and travel all the way to Singapore just to be inspired. And inspired they were. They were part of…
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Personal & Professional Development Coaching
BYN Personal & Professional Development Coaching BYN’s pro-bono coaching connects you with your values and vision at a deeper level, and develops specific goals and action plans to achieve desired results. Exclusively for Buddhist youths aged 18 or above. Service available till Dec 2017. Register: goo.gl/forms/pKFLztUzc4D4dGNm1 Enquiry: [email protected] BuddhistYouth Network supports youths to…
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Succeeding as a Buddhist Leader
BYN Annual Leadership Workshop 2016 Succeeding as a Buddhist Leader Societies need leaders to progress. Successful leaders embody ambition, capability and passion. They earn respect, prestige and rewards such as scholarships, career promotions and social status. How do we define Buddhist leadership? What does success look like for a Buddhist leader and specifically, a Buddhist…
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Bodhi Seed Fund 2016
Are you looking for funds? Do you have a project or an idea? If you have a project to propagate Buddhism, cultivate the Dharma or benefit society, the Bodhi Seed Funds can fund you! Who can apply: youths How to apply: email [email protected] for application form Closing Date: 30 Aug 2016 *Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an…
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Exploring Buddhism for Young Adults at Sravasti Abbey
Posted on behalf of Sravasti Abbey Exploring Buddhism for Young Adults June 20-27, 2016 Are you 18 – 29? Curious about meditation and Buddhism? Hoping to connect with other people who think like you do? Looking for friends to discuss your hopes for a better world? Join Ven. Thubten Chodron and the nuns and monk…
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Vesak 2560 Messages from Ven Kwang Sheng and Phra Chun Kiang
Vesak Day Message 2016 from Ven Kwang Sheng Vesak is a time to reflect on Buddha’s qualities and teachings. Are we applying the Dharma in our lives? Are we inspired by Buddha’s compassion? As Buddhist youths, you have heavy commitments in studies, career and family. Continue to practice the Dharma so that you have…
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Michelle Ang “What I Would Say to My 21-Year-Old Self”, SBYD16
“We all have the potential to be enlightened and awakened, just like the Buddha.” – Michelle Ang Inspiring Buddhist Youths To celebrate Vesak 2560 and the Singapore Buddhist Youth Day 2016, two films are launched to inspire Buddhist youths. Sis Michelle Ang emphasizes self-compassion and right motivation while Bro Kan Rong Hui advocates kindness and collective action. In this video, Sis Michelle…
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State of Buddhism In Singapore
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” – Kofi Annan State of Buddhism in Singapore Buddhist practices and lifestyles change as society evolves. Buddhists’ frequency of visiting Temples and Buddhist Centres has decreased over the years, with more choosing to “attend” Dharma talks virtually,…
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Kan Rong Hui, “Kindness is a Kind of Freedom” (SBYD16)
“Kindness is a kind of freedom …to give other people confidence…and to make someone’s life better.” – Kan Rong Hui Inspiring Buddhist Youths To celebrate Vesak 2560 and the Singapore Buddhist Youth Day 2016, two films are launched to inspire Buddhist youths. Bro Kan Rong Hui advocates kindness and collective action while Sis Michelle Ang emphasizes…
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Jeta Cove #1: The Buddha’s Teachings on Relationships and Marriages
In the first Jeta Cove series presented by BuddhistYouth Network (BYN), Venerable Thich An Dat from Vietnam and Phra Chun Kiang from Singapore shared the Buddha’s teachings on Marriage, Love and Relationships. Held at Vimalakirti Buddhist Centre, Venerable Thich An Dat started the session with a short puja and meditation. Venerable Thich, who has been…