Year: 2009

03
Jan
2009

Karma : Cheat Death

In ‘Chickens with Plums’ by Marjane Satrapi is this recounted story where Azrael, the angel of death was commanded by…

03
Jan
2009

Hope : Buddha-Nature

As long as you are unenlightened, you can become [more] enlightened. – Stonepeace Quite some simple but ultimate consolation! Our…

03
Jan
2009

Meaning : Of Life

In the book ‘The Meaning of Life’ by Terry Eagleton is this passage – “… we are in something like…

03
Jan
2009

Light : Wiser Offering

Q: I don’t take honey but I bought some candles, before realising they contain honey with wax. Should I use…

03
Jan
2009

Choice : Retreat or Pilgrimage?

Hem: Should I go for a pilgrimage to ‘Buddha’s India’ or attend a Pure Land retreat?  Haw: Both are excellent! Why not…

01
Jan
2009

Smile : Buddha & Bodhisattva

At 2 am of new year’s day as part of a post ‘Spiritual Countdown’ to 2009 celebration program, I helped…