On Recent So-Called ‘Buddhist’ Scandals Q: Sadly, seems that money, sex and power motivates even some so-called ‘Buddhist’ leaders? A: The Buddha and his teachings can never let us down. It is only when those who claim to teach and practise it, but do not do so...

One of, if not the very last rent-free places in Singapore (for the old to sell second-hand stuff) to be fenced up recently. Ironically, a piece of already fenced up grass patch in the area will still serve as a free ‘sanctuary’ for birds… while the space...

First came the robot tray returner, next the robot utensils sorter. Irreplaceable non-routine jobs now are increasingly in terms of the arts and such. Have always fretted repetitive work, which is why I do research, write, translate and teach, which allow ample room for balancing skill with...

RANSOM: Just as a kidnapping case will fail to profit if a ransom note is not received, a terrorism case will fail to terrorise further if not publicised. Of course, we should be informed, but how much should we inform? Much knowledge, just like a little knowledge, can be a dangerous thing if...

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 above:...

Don’t be distracted by external surrounding fancy parks and big malls, which don’t matter much if the newer apartments you want have smaller floor areas and lower ceilings, that might not be spacious enough for your needs. Sometimes, not moving is the better...

Mug with ‘hilarious’ (and somewhat hypocritically concerned) ‘public service announcement’ at food court… especially in the light that online betting was legalised and publicised for all to know recently, which surely only increases gambling problems. Reminds me...

‘By not voting, you are voting.’ Every decision or indecision on anything is always a vote for the kind of world you want. A world with apathy or a world that...

NOT FINE: Another facepalm TV drama scene misportraying Buddhism. A character asks another if she is also there, in the hall with an obvious central Buddha image, to pray to ‘dieties’ (拜神). Yes, that’s the word in the English subtitles. It would be better that Buddhist...

A little dated, yet probably still true… Me don’t follow football matches, but often wonder why there is needless fuss by fans over who scores and wins, especially when there is high probability that high profile matches are fixed because there is much money at stake. Sports...