Spots in Singapore giving out free Buddhist publications?

realization SG

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum and just learning about Buddhism, so I'm at a stage where I'm trying to get my hands on different reading materials.

Could the more experienced practitioners here point out which places in Singapore I may obtain free Buddhist literature? For example, I know that People's Park Centre has 2-3 spots where these free publications are placed.

Where else may I find more to read, and preferably those in English? (And yes, I'm already frequenting our public libraries.)

Thanks.

sinweiy SG

Fortune Centre, level 1.

Singapore buddhist lodge.

wisdomeye SG

Hi Realisation,

Haha, nice nickname...

The Singapore Buddhist Lodge has both a free distribution area and a comprehensive library on its 3rd and a half floor... Membership is free and many books in English.

Address: 17-19 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239329 Tel: 67372635

I believe Kong Meng San Temple has a good library too.

Address :

http://www.kmspks.org/index.php

Kong Meng San
Phor Kark See Monastery
88 Bright Hill Road
Singapore 574117

The Singapore Buddhist Library is good for many books too... esp in the Theravada tradition but has other traditions too.

http://www.buddhlib.org.sg/

The Buddhist Library
No. 2, Lorong 24A Geylang Road
Singapore 398526
Telephone: (65) 6746-8435
Fax: (65) 6741-7689
Email:[email protected]

Library Opening Hours
Tues to Sat: 12:00 noon - 9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Closed on Mondays.
Open on Public Holidays

The Buddhist Library

No. 2, Lorong 24A Geylang Road
Singapore 398526
Telephone: (65) 6746-8435
Fax: (65) 6741-7689
Email:[email protected]

Library Opening Hours
Tues to Sat: 12:00 noon - 9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Closed on Mondays.
Open on Public Holidays

Enjoy your exploration!

Pure Emptiness SG

Realisation one important point for begginers is dun read too advanced / complicated books.

Read simple ones explained in layman terms.

I intro u idiot's gide to buddhism and mindfulness in plain English.

realization SG

Thanks for all that info. Will be useful for me.

wisdomeye SG

Another place i just remembered today quite a lot of free distribution books is at the basement of Amitabha Buddhist Centre

Amitabha Buddhist Centre
44 Lorong 25A Geylang
Singapore 388244

+65 6745 8547

Christmasong SG

I recommend you read those from the public libraries first before progress to those in the temples.You can also start by going to the Buddhist bookshelf at jurong West st 52.

realization SG

Thanks again for the information. I have cut and pasted for personal reference.

wisdomeye SG

Buddhanet has free ebooks..

http://www.buddhanet.net/ebooks.htm