Author: guanzhao

11
Apr
2012

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31
Aug
2011

Palms Together

Anjali! As our left and right brains represent our rational and emotional sides, when we place our palms together in…

26
Aug
2011

The Buddha’s Shadow

Rāhul was raised by his mother and grandfather, King Suddhodana. When he was seven years old, the Buddha returned to…

10
May
2011

My Virgin Vote

I know very little about politics but I know a good government should work for the people and not for…

15
Feb
2011

Review of Awakening Kindness by Nawang Khechog

I’m always somewhat skeptical about books that mention various religions under one breath. This often results in generalisations and misinterpretations….

18
Oct
2010

India Adventure (24) : Some Unwinking Admiration

We missed watching “The Unwinking Gaze” earlier due to our heavy work schedule. A friend had lent the DVD to…

03
Oct
2010

My Buddhist Journey

A friend asked for my testimonial of how I become a Buddhist for sharing. Below is a short account… If…

29
Sep
2010

India Adventures (21) : Meeting the World’s Most Respected Buddhist

Here is my mini sharing of His Holiness Dalai Lama’s 2010 Southeast Asia teaching tour. I felt very fortunate to…

29
Sep
2010

India Adventures (20) : Exaggerated Liking

During one of the revision classes of HHDL’s teachings, the Geshela said attachment is an exaggerated form of liking. The…

29
Sep
2010

Egoism Is Weakness

Everyone has weaknesses… which can be magnified if in denial of them… due to ego. Strong ego ironically is a…

22
Sep
2010

India Adventure (17): An Offering Cast In Stone

Om Mani Padme Hung a – a Buddhist mantra to generate great compassion. Such stone cravings are seen placed around…

17
Sep
2010

Some Support Is Better Than None

A conversation via instant messaging… Wyi: http://www.veganburg.com Wya: Yup, I know about it, but I have not got time to visit…

22
Jul
2010

Taiwan Adventure (12): Four Great Gems

If I were to summarise our mini pilgrimage to Taiwan, it would be 悲欣交集 (intertwinement of sadness and happiness). The…

20
Apr
2010

Becoming Enlightened

I finished reading ”Becoming Enlightened’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, PhD) a few…

15
Apr
2010

Straight to the Point!

My right wrist was very sore, with its tendons feeling tight. It’s a reoccurring occupational hazard due to heavy mouse…

25
Mar
2010

Celebrate with Kindness

A friend is getting married. But like many non-vegetarians, she’s offering a feast of many sentient beings. Me being the…

11
Mar
2010

From Asanga to Maitreya, Shantideva to Nagarjuna

Talking about compassion, how can we not mention how Acharya Asanga had carefully licked the maggots out of a dog’s…

03
Mar
2010

India Adventures (12) : More Photos

Hi everyone, sorry for the long wait… Here are some of the photos, with more coming up :canny: Album :…

01
Mar
2010

What’s Wrong With Fur, Leather & Wool?

Watch the above. Enough said. 😥

23
Feb
2010

A Bloody Good Start in the Year of Tiger

During the eve of Chinese New Year, a group of us went for blood donation. We were way over due…