About BasicBuddhism.Org 

This website is setup to promote and support the Buddhism courses and Dhamma activities organised and conducted by Vajiro (Richard) Chia and his group of helpers in Singapore. This is a private website. This site is independently maintained by volunteer helpers and does not belong to any organization.

About The Course Instructor

The course instructor, Vajiro (Richard) Chia, is an experienced Dhamma teacher who has a clear and straightforward approach to Buddha's teachings. He is able to bring out dynamism of Buddhism, and its relevance in present day.  Vajiro learned Buddhism and Abidhamma from the late Venerable Narada Thera, one of the greatest Sri Lankan Buddhist scholar of the 20th century. 

Vajiro is also well-known for his effective and efficient meditation instructions, having guided many through the levels of concentration and stages of insight knowledge. His coaching method has helped many students to REALISE the teachings of the Buddha. Vajiro was formally trained under the late Venerable Amatha Gavesi of Sri Lanka on Samatha and Vipassana meditation.