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How did the Life Expedition Program begin?

This program is the result of a catch-up chat between two Buddhist friends. Remembering how they have benefited from Dharma as a youth, they aspire to have an online program to share Dharma with young people around the world. Hoping that there can be an online community where one can be inspired and encouraged each to share, learn and practice.


What is a captain of an expedition?

It is similar to a study group leader.


What are we exploring, seriously?

Anything in life and nothing is taboo. We will discuss various topics, from personal issues such as studies and standing up to bullies, careers and office politics, relationships, friendships, kinships, mentorships, money, personal well-being, sex, romance, love, childcare, etc. All the important milestones in life that we find meaning in.


Who is this program for?

Our program is designed for young people (18 to 30 years old) to discover the wisdom of Buddha's words through the lens of our modern world. We hope to share the Buddha's messages in a simple, systematic, modern, and practical way. Besides learning some Buddhist knowledge, we also seek to connect people from all over the world.


Who can sign up

The program is designed for people between 18 to 30 years old but all are welcome.


Course fees

This is absolutely free of charge.


Course structure

Occasional Zoom meeting for group discussions.


Course Content

- Study content are primarily based on Buddhist Scriptures such as Kalama Sutta, Sigalovada Sutta, Mangala Sutta, Kevatta Sutta, Alavaka Sutta, etc

- The challenge is to study and reflect how we understand these ancient wisdom from a modern perspective

- Meditation, reflection, contemplation, etc.

- Social media engagement

- Sharing of life stories to learn from one another. Sharer can choose to remain anonymous. These stories will be complied into a single journal and gifted at the end of our course as a "year book" for keepsake.​




Behind the scenes.



Jia-Jing Lee



Captain - 2023





Jia-Jing Lee has a Ph.D. degree in Medicine Science specializing in cancer genetics at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. She also completed her postdoctoral research fellowship at the Harvard Medical School, United States. Prior to that, she received her bachelor’s degree with honors at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and worked as a cancer researcher in Singapore. Jia-Jing was born in a Buddhist family. She started formally receiving Buddhist teachings in 1990. She has studied mainly from the Mahayana and Tibetan Vajrayana traditions. She is a long-time volunteer for various Buddhist centers and organizations. Currently she volunteers full-time mainly in two organizations that she is appointed as a board member, including one that she founded.



Richmond Lim



Captain 2023





Richmond has been a Buddhist for 35 years. He enjoys reading, listening and studying Buddhism from various Buddhist schools and traditions, the Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan Vajrayana. He began his Buddhist studies in high school and that was further supplemented by a program known as Buddhism Through Its Scriptures, offered by Harvard University. He was a certified accountant before retirement. Currently, Richmond blogs about Buddhism during his spare time.



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