2026 English Buddhism Course
Looking to deepen your understanding of Buddhism?
Join our English Buddhism Course and explore the profound teachings of the Buddha. Discover how to apply these timeless insights to bring more joy, compassion and inner peace into your daily life.
Register today and begin your journey towards living with wisdom and mindfulness!
Important Notice - Please Read Before Registering
- All lessons will be conducted at the monastery. However, remote e-learning via pre-recorded lectures may be implemented when deemed necessary.
- 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: 3 March to 3 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Term One (Ten Lessons)
Date: 3 March to 5 May (Tuesday)
Content:
– Life of the Buddha
Term Two (Ten Lessons)
Date: 19 May to 28 July (Tuesday)
Content:
– Buddhist Observances
– Three Refuges
– Five Precepts
– Eight Precepts
– Ten Wholesome Actions
Term Three (Ten Lessons)
Date: 4 August to 3 November (Tuesday)
Content:
– Four Noble Truths
– Eightfold Path
– Sigalovada Sutta
Year Two
Course date: 3 March to 10 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Prerequisite: Completed Year One Buddhism Course or have equivalent Year One Buddhism knowledge.
Term One (Ten Lessons)
Date: 3 March to 5 May (Tuesday)
Content:
– Rebirth and Six Realms of Existence
– What is Kamma?
– The Concept of “I”
– Three Characteristics of Existence
– Dependent Origination
Term Two (Ten Lessons)
Date: 19 May to 28 July (Tuesday)
Content:
– Three Poisons
– Five Hindrances and Concentration
– Four Immeasurables
– Arahat Ideal — Four stages of sainthood
– Bodhisattva Ideal and Six Perfections
Term Three (Ten Lessons)
Date: 8 September to 10 November (Tuesday)
Content:
– Getting to Know Ourselves through Abhidhamma
Sutra Studies
Course date: 5 March to 12 November 2026 (Thursday) (Thirty Lessons)
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Term One: 5 March to 28 May
Term Two: 4 June to 6 August
Term Three: 10 September to 12 November
Content:
– Walking the Path to Liberation with Mindfulness — The study and practice of Satipatthana Sutta
This course explores the journey within, learn how to apply mindfulness in daily life and develop our minds, such that we can be free from suffering.
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 1 Classrooms
Fee:
Year One: $120
Year Two: $120
Sutra Studies: $120
To Register:
- Online registration:
Year One
Year Two
Sutra Studies - 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 2026 English Buddhism Course.
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