Date: Typically 1st Sat of month, unless indicated otherwise. See below for full dates.
Time: 10.30AM-12.30PM
Venue: The Buddhist Library
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About this program

The Dhamma Circle programme, hosted by the Buddhist Library, is an informal monthly gathering that seeks to support participants in their practice of the Dhamma. A typical session includes teaching on the chosen topic, possible sharing by guest speakers and time for discussion and questions.
Upcoming dates and topics include:

  • 14 Jun: “How Rebirth Takes Place” – A detailed description of the re-becoming of a human with some scientific explanation.
  • 5 Jul: “The Usefulness of Mindfulness in Daily Life” – Looking into how being sensitive and how mindfulness can help one navigate one’s daily activities.
  • 2 Aug: “Gautama’s views on Gambling and Fortune-telling” – Did the Buddha really forbid gambling and fortune-telling?
  • 6 Sep: “Where and What is Nibbana” – The final destination escaping from samsara: into Liberation.

Changes and/or updates will be posted on this webpage.

About the moderator

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Bro. Jeffrey Po

Bro. Jeffrey is the Founding President of the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (APACS), Certified trainer for Professional Counselling Supervision, Certified Spiritual Counsellor, Certified Meditation instructor, Certified Thanothologist.

Jeffrey had previously served in the management committee of Buddhist Research Society (Buddhist Library) and actively organised spiritual/religious tours for members of BL to India, Sri Lanka and Borobudur. He was an active speaker and presenter in BL’s “Introduction to Buddhism” course and designed the “Introduction to Buddhist Psychology (Abhidhamma)” series that ran for a decade. He organised the first “Science and Buddhism” symposium in 2008 and organised the first “Diploma in Buddhist Studies” in Singapore.

He is presently advisor to Dot Connections Growth Centre (DC), and lectures there and at various dhamma centres.

Bro. Jeffrey has published several books, a number of which are available at the Buddhist Library.

Bro. Jeffrey has a PhD in Counselling Psychology, a Certificate in Comprehensive Buddhist Studies (Buddhist Research Society – Buddhist Library), Dipl. in Buddhist Study (YMBA) , and a Dipl. in Buddhist Study (Buddhist & Pali College)

Who should attend?

This programme is more suitable for persons who already have some knowledge of Buddhism. If you are new to Buddhism, please consider attending these instead:

Do follow our webpage (https://buddhlib.org.sg) and Facebook page to watch out for the launch of new programmes that are suitable for beginners

Indication of Attendance

  • Do indicate your attendance here.