Author: Shen Shián

Co-founder of Moonpointer.com
09
Jan
2010

Get the Good Momentum

It is easy for the good person to do good deeds, but for the evil one it is difficult to…

09
Jan
2010

News Beyond Doubt?

What happens when you trust an authority other than yourself to be the source of truth? You tend to lose…

08
Jan
2010

India Adventures (3): Monument of ‘Emptiness’?

En route to the first Buddhist holy place of worship, we dropped by the famed Taj Mahal. The brief of…

06
Jan
2010

Not Totally Different or Same

In the film ‘Don’t Look Back’ (Ne Te Retourne Pas), Jeanne (played by Sophie Marceau) realises that small but definite…

06
Jan
2010

There’re No Accidents

As I missed the movie ‘Accident’ accidentally when it was screening, I purposely (i.e. ‘not accidentally’) made a point to…

05
Jan
2010

‘Sherlock Holmes’ is Smart But Unenlightened!

In a scene of the movie ‘Sherlock Holmes’, the famed super sleuth makes sharp observations and astute deductions on the…

05
Jan
2010

India Adventures (2): The Weight of Devotion?

The above is a picture of a juzu (nianzhu; mala; prayer beads) holder we previously bought from Japan’s Daiso. (Yes,…

05
Jan
2010

Stop Whining

A Tit for a Tat (82) Tit: Can you stop whining… about me? Tat: Can you stop whining… about me……

05
Jan
2010

Ready for Spiritual Stuff?

A Tit for a Tat (81) Tit: Since he’s so bored, why not encourage him to sign up for a…

04
Jan
2010

Zen Pants

A Tit for a Tat (80) Tit: What are you looking for? Tat: Simple ‘zennish’ cargo pants. Tit: All you…

04
Jan
2010

Two Stupid Questions

A Tit for a Tat (79) Tit: … Was it a stupid question? Tat: This itself is a stupid question!…

04
Jan
2010

Your Dream is Over… or Has it Just Begun?

This is one of the most soothing songs I’d ever heard, that is gentle while singing of strength. I read…

22
Dec
2009

Away Greetings

Moonpointer moderators will be away on the road soon, on Buddhist pilgrimage in India and Nepal. In the mean time,…

22
Dec
2009

An ‘Avatar’ for All the Oppressed

The epic movie ‘Avatar’ is a must-see – for every generation, every kid and adult. Its dramatic and educational messages…

22
Dec
2009

Sooner or Later?

A Tit for a Tat (78) Tit: Why didn’t you shave yet? Tat: Because the sooner I shave, the sooner…

18
Dec
2009

Tiger Baby Anyone?

Question: In Chinese horoscope, the next year is that of the tiger. Some say it’s not a ‘good’ animal. How…

16
Dec
2009

What Other Biscuits?

Bought a big box of biscuits… at a great price. Then it turned out… that the expiry date is really…

15
Dec
2009

Extra Line & Dot?

Mos Burger’s paper cup above. I only go for its guava juice and fries; not its animal stuff! Look at…

15
Dec
2009

Unread Newspapers

I finally decided to relinquish the stack of unread newspapers to the rag and bone man (karang guni) for recycling….

14
Dec
2009

This & That

A Tit for a Tat (76) Tit: I’m supposed to get this… Tat: Ya ya… Tit: And that… Tat: Ya…