Year: 2010

24
Aug
2010

Is Dharma Work Easy?

A Dharma class participant asked me about the nature of doing full-time Dharma work. This is my summary…  How is…

24
Aug
2010

Which is the Real You?

When I visit some relatives semi regularly, I’m unfortunately not much of a conversation-maker in terms of small talk. I…

24
Aug
2010

A(n) (E)strange(d) Dream

A Tit for a Tat (161) Tit: I had a strange dream. Tat: What about? Tit: I can’t remember. Tat:…

24
Aug
2010

Water or Dirt’s Fault?

A Tit for a Tat (160) Tit: Look! You’re leaving dirty footprints all over! Tat: That’s because you’re making the…

24
Aug
2010

It’s Never Just Something

A friend’s experience… While shortlisting films for a Buddhist short film festival, I spoke firmly against the choice of one,…

23
Aug
2010

Why Mediums are Not Hosts of the Enlightened

If mediums who claim to ‘summon’ Bodhisattvas and Buddhas can really do so, then these enlightened ones should start the…

23
Aug
2010

The Formula of Emptiness

Koi Cafe’s drinks are becoming very popular these days. (I go only for the vegan ones, once a while, free…

23
Aug
2010

In the Right Light

Saw this t-shirt at Bugis Junction. The design is the kind of photo I used to take. When you highlight…

23
Aug
2010

Mind & Matter

M: If one were to mind, wouldn’t that translate to more ‘mindfulness’ And if one were to take a ‘never…

23
Aug
2010

Yet Another Superhero Paradox

The easiest way for a masked vigilante to hide his or her identity in open sight is to secretly shed…

18
Aug
2010

A Bodhisattva Paradox

From ‘The Mighty Avengers: Secret Invasion Book 1’ by Brian Michael Bendis is this diialogue, Journalist: Doctor, why did the…

18
Aug
2010

Is the Hulk Innocent?

One who easily loses one’s mindfulness easily loses one’s temper. – Stonepeace The Hulk never intentionally hurts the innocent. But…

18
Aug
2010

Why Are There Leftovers?

A Tit for a Tat (159) Tit: I wonder why buffet meals tend to have leftovers. Tat: Maybe it’s because…

18
Aug
2010

A Lesser Known Truth About Tulkus

Truth be told, with all due respect to all great Tulkus, many Tulkus (recognised reborn Buddhist masters or students) still…

17
Aug
2010

Accent of No Accent

A Tit for a Tat (158) Tit: I don’t like her accent. Tat: But you have one too! Tit: I…

16
Aug
2010

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10
Aug
2010

The Present & The Absent

The only lesson I learnt from ‘Au Revoir Taipei’: Don’t miss the persons before you now, who care, whom you…

10
Aug
2010

Who is Responsible?

A Tit for a Tat (157) Tit: Why are you so irresponsible? Why do you keep making me angry? Tat:…

10
Aug
2010

Do You Really Need It?

A Tit for a Tat (156) Tit: My iPhone’s screen is too small. Tat: So? Tit: I need an iPad!…

10
Aug
2010

Love Everyone

Love those imperfect… because they can be perfect. Love those trying to be perfect… because they will be perfect. Love…