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Do I have to be a member to use this website?

March 30, 2017 12:58 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

You can watch over 8 hours of video for free on our site without becoming a member. These publicly available videos were originally created for Mindah’s YouTube channel. Simply navigate to any one of our different Series (e.g. the Beginner’s Roadmap series, Meditation series, Life as a Buddhist series, etc.) and watch the videos that… Read more

How much new content will be posted each month?

March 30, 2017 12:54 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Members will receive two new pieces of core content each month. The first teaching is delivered at the beginning of the month (in the first week) and the second teaching will be delivered in the third week. Teachings are usually video teachings approximately 20-40 minutes long. They may also take the form of guided audio… Read more

How do I buy a membership?

March 30, 2017 12:52 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

You can sign up for a membership by going to the “Sign Up” page and choosing either a monthly or yearly plan. All payments are made via PayPal. PayPal allows you to self-manage your credit card details and cancel your recurring membership at any time.    

What happens once I’ve signed up?

March 30, 2017 12:49 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Once you purchase a membership to The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society, you will gain access to all the members-only video and audio content on our site. You will be taken to a ‘Thank You’ page where our introductory videos will welcome you and give you a tour of our site. You’ll also gain access to the… Read more

What devices can I use to access this site?

March 30, 2017 9:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Our website is optimized to run on Macs, PCs, tablets, iPhones and Android phones. If you are experiencing any problems viewing our site on a computer, try accessing our site from a different browser (try Google Chrome, Firefox Mozilla or Internet Explorer). Also make sure you are using the latest version of the browser, as… Read more

I can’t access the site, help!

March 30, 2017 9:34 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Please try the following: 1. If you are a member, you can try logging out and logging back in. 2. Close your browser window, wait a few seconds and open a new session. 3. Try accessing our website using a different browser (e.g. if you use Google Chrome, try using Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer)…. Read more

I can’t log in to my account.

March 30, 2017 9:32 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you have forgotten your username or password, please refer to the following questions “I have forgotten my username or password”. If you are certain you have the correct username and password but still cannot log in: * Try clearing your browsers cookies. You can refer to this guide for clearing cookies: http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser’s-Cookies * Make… Read more

I have forgotten my username.

March 30, 2017 9:29 am Published by Leave your thoughts

We can help you retrieve your username. Please send us an email to . Your email must be sent from the email that is registered with your account (to prove ownership). Please also provide us with: Your first and last name    

I have forgotten my password.

March 30, 2017 9:28 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you have forgotten your password, make sure you are not logged in on our website. Click on Login, then click on “Lost your password?” Enter your username or email associated with your account. Click Get New Password. An email will be sent to you. Make sure you check your Spam folder. Click on the… Read more

Why are your prices in Australian dollars?

March 29, 2017 11:11 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As we are a company located in Australia, we are required by law to advertise in Australian dollars for taxation purposes. You can use a currency converter like http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ to calculate how much your membership fees may be (an approximate). Membership fees will vary depending on foreign currency exchange rates and other bank or credit… Read more

Does my membership automatically renew each month/year?

March 29, 2017 11:08 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Yes, your membership will automatically renew every month or year, depending on the membership frequency you have purchased. Monthly memberships are automatically debited each month on or near the date that you started your subscription, until your cancel your subscription. Similarly, yearly plans will be debited automatically each year until you decide to cancel.  … Read more

I have forgotten my username.

March 29, 2017 11:03 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

We can help you retrieve your username. Please send us an email to . Your email must be sent from the email that is registered with your account (to prove ownership). Please also provide us with: Your first and last name    

I have forgotten my password.

March 29, 2017 10:57 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you have forgotten your password, make sure you are not logged in on our website. Click on Login, then click on “Lost your password?” Enter your username or email associated with your account. Click Get New Password. An email will be sent to you. Make sure you check your Spam folder. Click on the… Read more

How can I cancel my membership?

March 29, 2017 10:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

We’re sorry that you’re considering canceling your membership. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty that we might be able to help resolve, please email us at . You can stop your recurring subscription to The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society by following these steps: Step 1: Log in to your account and visit the Account tab…. Read more

Will I still be able to access the private content if I cancel my membership?

March 29, 2017 10:37 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Once you have canceled your subscription, you will still have access to members-only content on our site until your subscription expires. Please note: If you decided to resubscribe later on, you will need to pay the current subscription fees. If we have changed our subscription fees since the time you initially joined our membership, you… Read more

I have cancelled my yearly membership within the 30-day money back guarantee period and I would like to receive a refund. What should I do?

March 29, 2017 10:32 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

To request a refund within the 30-day money back guarantee period: Please email us at from the email address associated with your account (to prove ownership). We also require these details: Your first and last name Your username And the reason for requesting a refund Please be aware that we can only refund the amount… Read more

How can I change my password?

March 29, 2017 9:05 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Follow these steps to change your password: Click on Login to log in to your account. Click on the Account tab. Select My Account from the drop down menu. Scroll down to the bottom and click on Change Password. Enter your new password twice. Click on Update Password to finish. Your password will now be… Read more

How can I change my username?

March 29, 2017 9:02 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Unfortunately, usernames cannot be changed. However, you can change your password on your account. Follow these instructions for changing your password: Click on Login to log in to your account. Click on the Account tab. Select My Account from the drop down menu. Scroll down to the bottom and click on Change Password. Enter your… Read more

How can I change my email address?

March 29, 2017 9:00 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Follow these steps: Click on Login to log in to your account. Click on the Account tab. Select My Account from the drop down menu. Here you can update your email address. Click on Save Profile to save your changes. Please note: Emails will now be sent to your new email address, in addition to… Read more

How can I update my name details?

March 29, 2017 8:57 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Follow these steps: Click on Login to log in to your account. Click on the Account tab. Select My Account from the drop down menu. Here you can update your details such as your first and last name. Click on Save Profile to save your changes.    

I’m no longer a member, how can I resubscribe?

March 29, 2017 8:51 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Simply click on Login and enter your username and password. Click on the Account tab and select My Account. Go to Subscriptions and click Subscribe next to the monthly or yearly plan you want to resubscribe to. Note: If we have increased our monthly/yearly subscription fees since your last subscription, you will need to join… Read more

What is The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society?

March 29, 2017 8:35 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society is a place where you can find concise, inspiring and easy to understand teachings on Buddhism. Topics include teachings on meditation, Buddhist theory and what it means to live a Buddhist life. Our videos and guided meditations can help you to quickly learn the basics of Buddhism so you can see… Read more

Who is Mindah-Lee Kumar?

March 29, 2017 8:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Mindah was raised by a Malaysian-Chinese mother and Australian father. Although her uncle introduced her to Buddhism in her teenage years, it was until her late 20s that she suddenly realized that Buddhism was something she wanted to seriously study and practice. After only a year of practice, Mindah became ordained as a nun in… Read more

Which tradition of Buddhism does this website follow?

March 29, 2017 8:31 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Although all the Buddhist schools teach the same principles on how to become awakened and be more compassionate and wise, they follow different texts and have different teachings and practices. This website covers teachings from all the three main Buddhist schools of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana to help introduce you to the wonderful methods that… Read more

Do I have to be a member to use this website?

March 29, 2017 8:28 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

You can watch over 8 hours of video for free on our site without becoming a member. These publicly available videos were originally created for Mindah’s YouTube channel. Simply navigate to any one of our different Series (e.g. the Beginner’s Roadmap series, Meditation series, Life as a Buddhist series, etc.) and watch the videos that… Read more

How much new content will be posted each month?

March 29, 2017 8:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Members will receive two new pieces of core content each month. The first teaching is delivered at the beginning of the month (in the first week) and the second teaching will be delivered in the third week. Teachings are usually video teachings approximately 20-40 minutes long. They may also take the form of guided audio… Read more

How do I buy a membership?

March 29, 2017 8:20 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

You can sign up for a membership by going to the “Sign Up” page and choosing either a monthly or yearly plan. All payments are made via PayPal. PayPal allows you to self-manage your credit card details and cancel your recurring membership at any time.    

What happens once I’ve signed up?

March 29, 2017 8:20 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Once you purchase a membership to The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society, you will gain access to all the members-only video and audio content on our site. You will be taken to a ‘Thank You’ page where our introductory videos will welcome you and give you a tour of our site. You’ll also gain access to the… Read more

Why should I buy a subscription to this site when there are many free Buddhist resources on the net?

March 29, 2017 8:18 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

There is a lot of great material on the internet that is free – agreed! But the information is often delivered in a random way, making it even more confusing to see how the teachings and practices relate to each other. The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society covers the most essential material in Buddhism to help you… Read more

How can I make the most of this website if I become a member?

March 29, 2017 8:13 pm Published by

We hope you will get tremendous value by becoming a member. Once you become a member of The Enthusiastic Buddhist Society, you will have access to our Transformation of a Buddhist Meditator guide. You can use this guide to find material on our site that is most relevant to where you are in your practice…. Read more