Tag: leadership
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Ven. Matthieu Ricard’s Message to Buddhist Youth Leaders in Singapore
Watch this short video for Ven. Matthieu Ricard’s Message
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The Makings of a Buddhist Leader (Camp LIONS Workshop, 26 Aug 2012) by Poh Shi Hui
Buddhist youth leaders are those who rise to the noble calling of benefiting all with the Dharma, including our own youth groups. The ultimate vision is to serve the human race, not to convert. A Buddhist youth leader must also draw strength from spiritual friendships and seek to professionalize. Read on to learn more about…
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Ven. Thubten Chodron Offers Key Strategies for Buddhist Youth Leaders
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 At a recent dialogue with youths, Venerable Thubten Chodron shared some sound advice about how young Buddhist leaders can benefit themselves and others. BY OW YEONG WAI KIT SINGAPORE – How can Buddhist youth leaders today better handle the challenges involved in leading their organizations so as to serve the community…
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Reflections: Some ground rules for propagating the Teachings of the Buddha
By Chong Kwek Yan Originally published 18 Feb 2012 on the writer’s blog Buddhism is a missionary religion. The Buddha Gautama instructed the first 60 Arahants to go forth and “not two monks take the same road”. Lay patrons during the Buddha’s time also participated in the ministry. Therefore, the answer to some who have…