Unibuds - The University of New South Wales Buddhist Society

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last Saturday’s Meditation Workshop 🪷 and to everyone who has been showing up for our weekly meditation sessions throughout the semester 🌿

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and new friends taking the time to pause, breathe, and explore meditation together 💛 Your presence, curiosity, and willingness to practice with us are what make these moments so meaningful.

We hope you were able to take away something valuable from meditation and continue bringing a little more mindfulness and balance into your everyday routine 🌱

A gentle reminder that we have our Potluck this Saturday 🍲🎨 Come along for some food, creativity, and a chance to connect with the UNIBUDS community! Also, don’t forget to check out our Bodhi Nite Volunteer Recruitment 🤗 if you’re interested in being part of our biggest event of the year!

Thank you for being part of the UNIBUDS community — we look forward to meditating with you again soon 🤩✨

Hello Unibuddies 👋🌿

How have you all been lately? Week 4 is here, and with it come even more upcoming events 🧘‍♀️✨A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to the meditation workshop last Saturday.

This week’s Meditation Session focuses on Cool Down and Slow Down 🌟 It is a calming practice designed to help you release mental tension, regulate stress, and bring your attention back to the present moment. It’s a simple way to step out of the mid-semester rush and restore a sense of balance.

In our Chinese Dhamma Talk, we’ll explore the Middle Way and Buddhist Precepts 🪷, discussing why precepts exist in Buddhism and how they function not as rigid rules, but as protection for the mind and practice. We’ll also look at how the Five Precepts help prevent extremes, and how the Middle Way can be applied in everyday decisions and behaviour.

Our English Dhamma Talk will focus on "Why Do Buddhists Meditate" 🧘‍♂️✨ The theme unpacks the purpose of meditation in Buddhist practice, from cultivating awareness and stability of mind to developing insight and inner clarity in daily life.

Also, a quick reminder that the Monastery Visit is happening next Saturday (4 July) 🏞️. It is a great opportunity to step away from the city, experience a peaceful environment, and deepen your practice in the monastery.

As always, feel free to drop in, bring a friend, or just come as you are 🥰
We’d love to SEE YOU this week 💛

Food, Paint, and Good Company? Count us in!🎨🍲

As the term rolls on, it’s the perfect time to take a break and enjoy a relaxing evening together with friends💛 Join us for the UNIBUDS Art-of-the-Year Potluck, a special gathering to celebrate our community, connect with fellow members, and spend some quality time with the people who make UNIBUDS what it is.

This year, we're adding a creative twist 🎨✨ Alongside sharing delicious vegetarian food and snacks, we'll be painting together as part of our Art of the Year activity. Just bring your imagination and enjoy the process! Whether you're a master chef, a stick-figure artist, or simply here for the food, there's something for everyone 😆

Expect tasty treats, fun games, plenty of laughs, and a great opportunity to bond with old friends, meet new ones, and connect with fellow Bodhi Nite volunteers and members 🌿

📅 Date: 27 June, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Lodge, Squarehouse Level 3, UNSW
💰Price: FREE!!!
🔗Scan QR Code to sign up or here: https://forms.gle/7ddq5Ukyi1TesVEb9 (link also in bio)

🥗 Optional: Feel free to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert, snacks, or drinks to share with everyone! Vegetarian only.

We can't wait to spend a cosy evening sharing food and making memories together 🎨🍰✨ SEE YOU THERE!

📞 Contacts:
Vitul – 0414 905 489
Rashini – 0490 064 668
Nuosi – 0466 310 690

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 🤗 All zoom links are in bio. 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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. 🌱✨