Category: Happenings

01
Sep
2017

‘Buddhist’ Scandals

On Recent So-Called ‘Buddhist’ Scandals Q: Sadly, seems that money, sex and power motivates even some so-called ‘Buddhist’ leaders? A:…

19
Jul
2017

No More Sanctuary

One of, if not the very last rent-free places in Singapore (for the old to sell second-hand stuff) to be…

29
May
2017

Robo Workers

First came the robot tray returner, next the robot utensils sorter. Irreplaceable non-routine jobs now are increasingly in terms of…

29
May
2017

Ransom

RANSOM: Just as a kidnapping case will fail to profit if a ransom note is not received, a terrorism case…

15
May
2017

Vesak Letter

A wonderful Vesak Eve thank you letter with generous contribution from a class participant. Amituofo! First course above: http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2016/12/destination-pureland-how-to-have-the-best-rebirth-6th-run Second course…

08
Mar
2017

Small Spaces

Don’t be distracted by external surrounding fancy parks and big malls, which don’t matter much if the newer apartments you…

08
Feb
2017

Mugshot

Mug with ‘hilarious’ (and somewhat hypocritically concerned) ‘public service announcement’ at food court… especially in the light that online betting…

13
Dec
2016

Vote

‘By not voting, you are voting.’ Every decision or indecision on anything is always a vote for the kind of…

11
Aug
2016

Not Fine

NOT FINE: Another facepalm TV drama scene misportraying Buddhism. A character asks another if she is also there, in the…

21
Jul
2016

Who Really Wins At Football Games?

A little dated, yet probably still true… Me don’t follow football matches, but often wonder why there is needless fuss…

12
Apr
2016

Bomb Cause & Effect

As the Buddha taught, ‘Hatred cannot be ceased by hatred.’ Why terrorise one another? Why add (fossil) fuel(s) to the…

09
Mar
2016

Enter ‘The Matrix’ Here…

Unnerving… Humans have begun hooking themselves collectively into the ‘matrix’ of virtual reality. There will come a day when virtual…

16
May
2015

Review Of ‘The Little Prince’ Exhibition

Be more and more able now to better enable the future now. An essential quote on the essential. The little…

09
Apr
2015

Sigina Haiku

From mouths of ginas Hard truths sometimes come to light Even siginas?

20
Jan
2015

8 ‘Koans’ On Freedom Of Speech

#1: Mindfulness What is the right measure for your freedom of speech, with how much mindfulness of motivations and consequences,…

19
Jan
2015

An Age-Old Answer For An Age-Old Question

A Question For The Pope Glyzelle Palomar (12-year-old girl): Many children are abandoned by their parents. There are also many…

03
May
2014

Mindfulness For Happiness

An unfortunate case… Amituofo… Yes indeed… Mindfulness is needed for real happiness. (And mindfulness of Amituofo leads to Ultimate Bliss.)

22
Mar
2014

False Medium

A medium claiming to be ‘Jigong’ predicted recently, that a missing plane will be discovered within seven days. It is…

06
Feb
2014

Bad Policies

It’s amazing how some policy-makers make their policies and judgement calls seemingly based on speculation, without knowing what is really…

21
Mar
2013

Sinkhole Theory

Was wondering why many sinkholes seem to be round. My simple theorised answer… A circular shape is a shortest distance…