Singapore shows for DJ dressed as monk cancelled at Club Rich

8world News, 31 May 2024

DJ NewJeasnNim wanted songs containing Buddhist scriptures Singapore -- South Korean DJ NewJeasnNim has sparked controversy of late over his gigs, which consist of him dressing as as a monk and involving Buddhist elements in his songs.

Ajahn Brahm and other Buddhist Leaders at the 12th Global Conference on Buddhism

By Amos Simon, The Buddhist Channel, 25 December, 2023

Singapore -- The 12th Global Conference on Buddhism was held at the Max Antria Singapore Expo from 16-17 December 2023. The organizer, the Buddhist Fellowship (BF) welcomed over 800 participants from 12 countries from the Sangha and other delegates.

NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences establishes Buddhist Studies Visiting Professorship

The Buddhist Channel, 1 Nov 2023

Buddhists advised not to release animals for Vesak

by Khoe Wei Jun, The Straits Times, May 29, 2019

Singapore -- The Singapore Buddhist Federation and other experts are encouraging devotees to not release animals to mark Vesak Day, but to consider alternatives instead, including going vegetarian.

Oldest Thai Buddhist temple in Singapore turns 100; PM Lee attends celebration

The Straits Times, May 13, 2018

SINGAPORE -- As a young boy in the 60s, Mr Lim Keng Boon would accompany his parents, who are devout Buddhists, to the Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple in Jalan Bukit Merah for prayers.