Unibuds - The University of New South Wales Buddhist Society

Unibuds - The University of New South Wales Buddhist Society The University of New South Wales Buddhist Society To find out more, you may visit: www.myzhengxin.net

UNIBUDS at a Glance

The University of New South Wales Buddhist Society (UNIBUDS) was the first Buddhist organisation on campus in Australia; established in 1981. Venerable Tsang Hui from Hwa Tsang Monastery and Venerable Chao Khun Samai from Wat Pa Buddharangsee are currently the patrons of UNIBUDS, and have been since the formation period. UNIBUDS is a non-sectarian Buddhist society and thus it

supports all Buddhism schools and traditions e.g.: Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan and so on. Over the years, UNIBUDS has grown and flourished to be the largest student Buddhist society on campus in Australia. The activities and events held during a year period include regular English and Chinese dhamma talks, weekly sports sessions, monthly meditation workshops, meditation retreats, social functions and lots more. UNIBUDS always maintains a harmonious relationship among members within the society and outside the society with other Buddhist societies in NSW. UNIBUDS website:
www.unibuds.unsw.edu.au

UNIBUDS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlPMWnpgcxsudZ4HRZHohw

There's a group of ex-UNIBUDS in Malaysia form an association, Zheng Xin Buddhist Association (UNIBUDS alumni, formed year 1999) to continue the journey of learning Dhamma.

Hope everyone is finding their rhythm in this busy semester! 📚✨ As assignments start piling up, don’t forget to take a m...
15/06/2026

Hope everyone is finding their rhythm in this busy semester! 📚✨ As assignments start piling up, don’t forget to take a moment to pause and reset.🌱

A gentle reminder that our Meditation Workshop is happening this Saturday 🧘‍♂️✨ It is a great opportunity to deepen your practice and learn practical techniques for calm and focus. Everyone is welcome, especially beginners!🥰

This week, our Tuesday Meditation Session will focus on “Non-Sleep Deep Rest” 😴✨ A guided practice designed to help the body fully relax while the mind remains gently aware. It’s a powerful way to release fatigue, restore energy, and improve clarity without needing actual sleep.

In our Chinese Dhamma Talk, we’ll be exploring “The Noble Eightfold Path” 🪷, including what the Eightfold Path is, how Right View influences the choices we make in daily life, and how Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration can support our studies, work, and emotional balance. We’ll also reflect on the concept of the Middle Way and how it helps us navigate extremes in modern life.

Meanwhile, our English Dhamma Talk will introduce “Dependent Origination” 🌱, looking at the principle of how all experiences arise through causes and conditions. This teaching helps us understand the interconnected nature of life and how awareness of these links can support greater wisdom and freedom in everyday situations.

As always, all sessions are open to everyone — whether you're new to Buddhism or simply curious 🤗 Come with questions, come to listen, or just come to unwind. We’d love to see you there!

Let’s continue the semester with a calmer mind and clearer awareness 💛🌿

This term’s Meditation Workshop is back! It’s time to take a break from deadlines, notifications, and the constant rush ...
11/06/2026

This term’s Meditation Workshop is back! It’s time to take a break from deadlines, notifications, and the constant rush of uni life with us 🥰

Join UNIBUDS for our upcoming "Meditation Workshop: Buddhist, Breathing to Visualisation Meditation Practices" 🧘✨ and discover practical techniques to cultivate calm, focus, and inner balance.

Whether you're completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop will introduce a range of Buddhist meditation methods, from mindful breathing to visualisation techniques. These practices can help improve concentration, reduce stress, and develop greater awareness in everyday life 🌱

🌟Topic: Buddhist Breathing to Visualisation Meditation Practices
🎤 Speaker: Rod Lee
📍 Venue: Squarehouse 114 & Zoom (link in bio)
🗓️ Date: 20 June 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📝 Register via the link or QR Code (link also in bio): https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=66432

💡 What to expect?
You'll learn the foundations of Buddhist meditation in a relaxed and supportive environment, explore different approaches to mindfulness and visualisation, and gain practical tools that can be applied to study, work, and daily life. There will also be opportunities to ask questions and learn from the speaker's personal experience with meditation practice.

🌼 Never meditated before?
Perfect! This workshop is designed with beginners in mind. No prior experience, special equipment, or background knowledge is needed😊just bring yourself and an open mind

🤝 Attend your way
Join us in person or online, bring a friend or come solo. It's a great opportunity to learn something new, meet like-minded people, and take a meaningful pause before the semester gets even busier.

Take a deep breath, slow down for a moment, and discover what meditation can offer 🌸

WE'D LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE! 💛

🌟 BODHI NITE 2026 RECRUITMENT IS NOW OPEN! 🌟WHAT IS BODHI NITE?Bodhi Nite is UNIBUDS's sbiggest and most exciting annual...
09/06/2026

🌟 BODHI NITE 2026 RECRUITMENT IS NOW OPEN! 🌟

WHAT IS BODHI NITE?

Bodhi Nite is UNIBUDS's sbiggest and most exciting annual production — A night where storytelling meets performance, and tradition meets creativity. With a powerful mix of stage drama, soulful singing, energetic dance, and immersive multimedia, this one-night event promises to captivate your heart and mind.❤️🌱

We need YOUR 🫵 help to make this night an unforgettable one. What are you waiting for? Sign-up below!!!👇

Sign-up form (link also in bio): https://forms.gle/kvz52fvSvXtwhS316

We're recruiting across a range of departments, find more BN2026 department details here (link also in bio): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uQPkiGz7F8XZKtnd-IkQRU_L3XQNfp_9YEb0s5qktkw/edit?usp=sharing

No experience? No worries! Most roles are beginner-friendly, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, make friends, and create unforgettable memories along the way 😊

Bodhi Nite is months of teamwork, creativity, laughter, late-night rehearsals, and friendships that last long after the curtains close. Whether you're interested in acting and singing on the stage or working behind the scenes, we'd love to have you join us.🤗🤩

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact: Giselle (0422 137 393)

Hope everyone is settling into the semester and surviving the week so far! 📚✨ Whether you're juggling lectures, assignme...
07/06/2026

Hope everyone is settling into the semester and surviving the week so far! 📚✨ Whether you're juggling lectures, assignments, work, or all of the above, don't forget to take a moment to slow down and recharge. 🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our activities last week! It was wonderful seeing both familiar and new faces at our meditation session and Dhamma talks 😊. We hope you left with something meaningful to reflect on and carry into your daily life.

This week, our Tuesday Meditation Session will explore the theme "To Let Go of Discomfort" 🧘‍♀️💫. We often spend so much energy resisting difficult emotions, stressful situations, or things that don't go according to plan. Through meditation, we'll learn how to acknowledge discomfort with kindness, let go of unnecessary tension, and create more space for calm and resilience.

In our Chinese Dhamma Talk, "Buddhism's Perspectives on Suffering and Happiness" 🪷, we'll explore why Buddhism begins its teachings with the reality of suffering, the different forms of suffering described by the Buddha, what conditions give rise to genuine happiness, and how practising the Ten Wholesome Actions can directly improve the quality of our everyday lives.

Our English Dhamma Talk will focus on "Establishing Mindfulness (Satipatthana): Developing Inner Joy" 🌟. Together we'll look at the Buddha's teachings on the Five Aggregates and how understanding the nature of our body, feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness can help us cultivate greater mindfulness, wisdom, and lasting inner contentment.

As always, everyone is welcome🤗. There will be plenty of snacks, warm conversations, and good company waiting for you 🍪☕💕

We can't wait to see you this week! 🌱✨

🏸 Need a study break? We've got just the thing! 😆After weeks of lectures, assignments, and staring at screens, it might ...
04/06/2026

🏸 Need a study break? We've got just the thing! 😆

After weeks of lectures, assignments, and staring at screens, it might be time to get moving and have some fun. Whether you're a seasoned badminton player or someone who just wants to smash a shuttlecock around with friends, come join us for a casual morning of badminton! 💪✨

It's the perfect chance to unwind, stay active, meet fellow Unibuddies, and recharge before the semester gets even busier. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and we'll take care of the rest! 🥳

Please bring your own rackets and shuttlecock if you want. 🙌 Don't worry if you don't have one, we'll have some available for participants. Just remember to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable sports gear. 💧👟

🗓️ Date: 13 June 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre – Basketball Stadium

💰 Cost:
$5 – UNIBUDS / Arc Members
$6 – Non-members

Scan the QR code on the poster to fill in the registration form or via this link: https://forms.gle/wqWdgeBhd8vb2hqA7

Payment details can be found on the registration form, or you can pay in cash on the day.

📞 Contact:
Nuosi – 0466 310 690
Giselle – 0422 137 393
Reinaldy – 0491 049 623

Grab a friend, bring your competitive spirit (or just come for the laughs 😎), and we'll see you on the court! 🏸💛

Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us for the Tuesday meditation session😍 we’ve all had a ...
03/06/2026

Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us for the Tuesday meditation session😍 we’ve all had a wonderful time🌟. Please do note that there are also English and Chinese Dharma talk this week!

Also, don’t forget that we’ll have a stall set up in the Quad today and tomorrow! Do pop along and say hello.

Hello Unibuddies 👋💛Week 1 is finally here! We hope everyone had a refreshing break and is settling back into uni life sm...
01/06/2026

Hello Unibuddies 👋💛

Week 1 is finally here! We hope everyone had a refreshing break and is settling back into uni life smoothly. Before we jump into another exciting term, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Autumn Retreat 🍂. It was wonderful spending time together away from the city, practising meditation, learning the Dhamma, enjoying delicious meals, and sharing meaningful conversations with you☺️. We hope you returned feeling refreshed and inspired for the semester ahead. ✨

If you missed out on the retreat, don't worry! Our weekly activities are back and we'd love to see you there! 🌿

The venue and time for this term’s weekly activities have changed, so please take note.

In this week's Chinese Dhamma Talk, we’ll be discussing Karma and Rebirth 🪷. What exactly is karma? Why do we sometimes put in our best effort yet still not see the results we hope for? And if Buddhism teaches cause and effect, where does free will fit into the picture? Join us as we explore how Buddhism understands destiny, personal responsibility, and the choices we make every day.

For our English Dhamma Talk, we'll be looking at The Middle Way ⚖️, one of the Buddha's most important teachings. We'll explore its historical origins, what "right view" means in Buddhist practice, and how avoiding extremes can help us navigate modern life with greater balance and wisdom.

Whether you're completely new to Buddhism or have been attending our events for a while, everyone is welcome 🤗. Bring a friend, come with questions, or simply drop by and listen. As always, there'll be free snacks, good company, and a supportive space to learn and connect 🍪☕.

We can't wait to see both familiar and new faces this week. Let's start the semester with calm minds and open hearts. 🌱✨

The countdown to the new semester is officially on 🤗📚 Are you all ready for another term already?A huge thank you to eve...
25/05/2026

The countdown to the new semester is officially on 🤗📚 Are you all ready for another term already?

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the UNIBUDS stall today 💜 It was so lovely seeing familiar faces again and meeting so many new people joining our society for the first time 🪷✨ We really appreciate all the chats, support, and interest in our activities!

Missed us during O-Week? Don’t worry☺️ — there are still stalls ongoing from Tuesday to Thursday this week. And you can still find us at Discovery Fest during week one👀 Come visit us at the Quadrangle, say hi to the team, learn more about our upcoming events🎉, and grab some goodies while you’re there 🌿

Also, a quick reminder that registrations for this Friday’s Autumn Retreat are STILL OPEN 🍂 Spots are filling up fast, so if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time! 😉Sign-up link can be found in our bio 🔗

Can’t wait to see you all around campus again 💕

We are ready to welcome you!🥰Come to our stall at library lawn! Snacks and small gifts are waiting for you to pick up🥳
25/05/2026

We are ready to welcome you!🥰Come to our stall at library lawn! Snacks and small gifts are waiting for you to pick up🥳

A new term is starting soon… which means new classes, new routines, new people — and probably a tiny bit of stress too 😵...
22/05/2026

A new term is starting soon… which means new classes, new routines, new people — and probably a tiny bit of stress too 😵‍💫💭

Are you still worried about not finding opportunities to meet new people? Come say hi to UNIBUDS 🪷✨ Here you will learn meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist teachings, or if you are simply curious about what we do, we’d love to welcome you in!🤩

Drop by our stall to chat with our EXCO team and find out more about:
🌿 Weekly activities to help you relax and reset
🗣️ Dhamma Talks and meditations exploring Buddhism and everyday life
🎉 Social events, retreats, picnics, workshops and more
🎁 How to meet like-minded people and feel more connected during the semester

We’ll also have FREE snacks, goodies, and little surprises for those who register on the spot 👀🍬

📍 Find our stall at:
🕓 12PM-5PM
📅 25th May, Monday
📍 L07 in Library Lawn

🕓 9AM-4PM
📅 26th - 28th May, Tuesday-Thursday
📍 In front of the Main Library

Whether you know something bout Buddhism before or have absolutely no idea where to begin, everyone is welcome 🌱

Become a UNIBUDS member here 🔗
(Link also in bio): https://campus.hellorubric.com/?tab=memberships&s=12721

Come hang out, ask questions, grab a snack, and start the term with us 💜 See you around campus!

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