2025 English Buddhism Course
Seeking to broaden your understanding of Buddhism?
Join our English Buddhism Course to cultivate compassion and deepen your understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Learn how to integrate these timeless principles into your daily routine, bringing greater joy and inner peace.
Register today and start applying the Buddha’s wisdom in your life!
Important Notice - Please Read Before Registering
- All lessons will be conducted at the monastery. However, in compliance with current government guidelines or when deemed necessary, remote online learning may be implemented.
- Upon successful registration, all classes are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Dinner and transportation services will not be provided.
- Students are reminded to bring their own water, as bottled water will not be provided.
- To maintain the sanctity of the monastery, we request all students to dress modestly, with attire that covers their shoulders and knees.
- For participants seeking fee concessions, please contact 6849 5345 or email ded@kmspks.org for assistance.
Year One
Course date: 17 February to 10 November 2025 (Monday)
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Term One (Nine Lessons)
Date: 17 Feb to 5 May
Content:
– Life of the Buddha
Term Two (Ten Lessons)
Date: 19 May to 21 July
Content:
– Buddhist Observances
– Three Refuges
– Five Precepts
– Eight Precepts
– Ten Wholesome Actions
Term Three (Ten Lessons)
Date: 28 July to 10 November
Content:
– Four Noble Truths
– Eightfold Path
– Sigalovada Sutta
Year Two
Course date: 19 February to 5 November 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Prerequisite: Completed Year One Buddhism Course or have equivalent Year One Buddhism knowledge.
Term One (Ten Lessons)
Date: 19 Feb to 30 April
Content:
– Rebirth and Six Realms of Existence
– What is Karma?
– The Concept of “I”
– Three Characteristics of Existence
– Dependent Origination
Term Two (Ten Lessons)
Date: 14 May to 23 July
Content:
– Three Poisons
– Five Hindrances and Concentration
– Four Immeasurables
– Arahat Ideal — 4 stages of sainthood
– Bodhisattva Ideal and Six Perfections
Term Three (Ten Lessons)
Date: 6 August to 5 November
Content:
– Getting to Know Ourselves through Abhidhamma
Year Three
Course date: 27 February to 30 October 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Prerequisite: Completed Year Two Buddhism Course or have equivalent Year Two Buddhism knowledge.
Sutra Studies (Fifteen Lessons)
Content:
– A Journey with Mindfulness — The study and practice of Satipatthana Sutta
Instructor: Venerable Chun Nian
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 1
Fee:
Year One: $110
Year Two: $110
Year Three: $60
To Register:
- Online registration:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three - In-person Registration:
– KMSPKS Reception Office | 9am to 4pm
Enquiry: 6849 5345 | ded@kmspks.org
*Please click on this link for the detailed class schedule of the 2025 English Buddhism Course.