Unleash Your Inner Harmony - A Holistic Journey to Well-being
Vesak 2025 Seminar: Healthy Mind & Body
Date and time
Location
Stephen Riady Auditorium @NTUC
1 Marina Boulevard 07-01 Singapore, 018989 SingaporeAbout this event
- Event lasts 6 hours
- Paid venue parking
An inspiring and insightful Mind and Body Seminar will bring together renowned experts to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, offering a truly holistic approach to well-being.
Explore the intricate connection between mind and body, and learn practical tools and knowledge for a healthier, more balanced life through...
A profound keynote address by Venerable Mahinda offering a Buddhist perspective on achieving harmony between mind and body.
Expert insights into pressing topics
- Navigating emotional and mood disorders, including depression.
- Unlocking the secrets to aging gracefully.
- Addressing the challenges of a demanding career and finding balance.
Testimonies of inner transformation & healing
Organised by Aloka Mitra Singapore (AMS) in collaboration with Singapore Buddhist Mission (SBM).
:: SYNOPSIS AND SPEAKERS ::
Keynote Speaker / Meditation / Metta and Mindfulness
Venerable Mahinda serves as the Spiritual Advisor to AMS and the Religious Advisor to the SBM. He is also the founder and guiding force behind several Buddhist organisations in Australia and Malaysia.
Since his ordination in 1976, Venerable Mahinda has been actively promoting the study and practice of Metta and Mindfulness in over 20 countries with the aim of generating peace, harmony, and stability within individuals, families, societies, nations, and the world.
Growing trends of mental health issues and emotional disorders in our contemporary society
Associate Professor Dr. Gooi Chien Hoong is a Clinical Psychologist and teaching academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) where he oversees the Clinical Psychology Postgraduate Training Programme. He has a deep appreciation of Buddhist teachings and was previously involved in research applying mindfulness practices in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
Challenges from growing up to a career in medical practice
Dr. Liu Li Hui is a doctor in Family Medicine training. She was inspired to explore the Dhamma more deeply during her university years. As an active leader in the NUS Medical Dhamma Circle, she has been fostering a supportive community where both senior and junior doctors and medical students can come together to learn, practice, and grow in the Dhamma.
Ageing with grace
Dr. Ng Wai Chong is a practising community aged-care physician and the Founder-CEO of NWC Longevity Practice, a social enterprise providing consultancy, training and research related to aging and longevity. Concurrently, Dr. Ng is the Head, Clinical Development of Home Nursing Foundation.
He volunteers at many charities and government committees working on the support and care of vulnerable adults and older persons. In the Asia Pacific region, Dr. Ng works with international development agencies on technical assistance projects related to developing sustainable and inclusive long-term care and end-of-life care service-systems in developing economies. Outside his formal work engagement, Dr. Ng teaches meditation. He is the Vice President of Cakkavala Meditation Centre.
Frequently asked questions
By MRT: Raffles Place MRT Exit J or Downtown MRT Exit B
No. Vegetarian options are available at Hong Leong Building basement and The Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre within walking distance (5 min) from the venue.
1.5 hour.
No. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in to the event starts at 8.30 am.
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Thank you, donations are welcome. You may make a donation on-site or PayNow to Aloka Mitra Singapore (UEN: T21SS0044A). Please provide your full name as per ticket registration in the reference field so that we can issue you a receipt.
You can cancel your free tickets before the event starts. Log in to your Eventbrite account. Then go to "Tickets", then select your order and choose "Cancel Order".
There is on-site parking. The carpark rates on Saturday are 7 AM–1:30 PM: $2.14 per half hour or part thereof;1 PM–11:59 PM: $3.21 per entry.
Organized by
Aloka Mitra Singapore was founded by Venerable Mahinda and Sister Sumitra in 2021.
Our mission is to kindle the light of wisdom within, to walk the Noble Path and to be of service to humanity.
We aim to serve the community in Singapore by promoting Metta and Mindfulness for mental health and general well-being.