Dhamma Circle 2026

Date: Typically 1^st 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:

2026  

• 3^rd January                “Misunderstanding mindfulness” – the western world had commercialised the meditational techniques teras designed by Gotama Buddha – what was his method really about?
• 7^th February              “Anatta – no-self – then who and what am I?” – a look into what the anatta doctrine is all about.
• 7^th March                   “ Buddha Guatama’s headache” – The Buddha did not have an easy time trying to introduce his teachings. He had to contend with the prevailing views and doctrines – what were they?
• 4^th April                       “Kamma – Understanding the concept”– Many Buddhists have misunderstood the actual concept of kamma (action) with those proposed by other schools during Buddha’s time. This presentation tries to clarify the Buddha’s concept.
• 2^nd  May                     “Coping and healing mechanism – back to nature with flow” – This presentation proposes how engaging the “flow” technique can help healmental and emotional issues.
• 6^th June                     “Suicide – thoughts and reflections” – some insights to this scourge of life.
• 4^th July                       “Is a Buddha also an arhant and vice versa?” – This presentation attempts to clarify.
• 1^st  August                 “Path to Liberation” – the Bojjhanga sutta” – The Buddha had promised that practising this sutta will lead the practioner to nibbana.
• 5^th September           “The decline f Buddhism in India” – this presentation shows how Buddhism finally died in India.
• 3^rd October                 “Bathing the Buddha” – why and how did such practice came about?
• 7^th November            “Mental factors vs mental stages and vipassana” – This presentation sets about to clarify.
• 5^th December            “Capacity to cope” – an investigation into one’s coping mechanism.

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