Category: Mix

30
Mar
2013

Bad History?

Question: A friend sent me a video documentary of the historical battle of China against the Japanese’s invasion during WWII,…

30
Mar
2013

Wu Wo

‘Wu wo’ (无我) means ‘non-self’ (Anatta), which means that as there is no enduring (unchanging) entity in our body and…

30
Mar
2013

Dog Anatta (Non-Self)

Is a dog with one leg less a lesser dog? Is a dog with two legs less a lesser dog?…

21
Mar
2013

Vinegar Story?

Question: I’ve heard of how Lao Tze and Confucious tasting vinegar with the Buddha together, and how the Buddha declared…

21
Mar
2013

Fishy Mondo?

Does seaweed smell fishy or does fish smell seaweedy? Are you like your life conditions, or are your life conditions…

21
Mar
2013

Slipping Sands

We are born empty-handed come, and we die empty-handed. Yet, most of us are born with clenched fists, and some…

14
Mar
2013

Wallflower Paradox

It is there when not noticed. When noticed, it is not there. It as if fluctuates in and out of…

11
Jan
2013

Excess

The richer tend to pay too much for too little for branded goods, though they do generally get stuff with…

29
Dec
2012

Magic Clouds

Why are many amazing things made of clouds? From the dragon to the mystical what-not… Is it because we try…

29
Dec
2012

From Zero To Sixty Chances

Ten always meet in a bar. One day, one came with a gun. There were six chances (for a six-shooter)…

07
Nov
2012

Super Short Story (114): Forgiveness

Super Short Story (114): Forgiveness She decided to quickly forgive him, in case she dies suddenly, with regret for not…

25
Oct
2012

Refreshing Dharma Sharing

V: … Thank you very much for your Dharma sharing… As I was mostly busy at the reception area, I…

25
Oct
2012

Wise & Clever

Wisdom has cleverness, but cleverness does not have wisdom. Cleverness is the realm of being intelligent and knowledgeable. Wisdom is…

27
Sep
2012

Self-Sabotage

何来烦恼? 自寻烦恼! ‘Definition’ of Samsara: Self-sabotage

27
Sep
2012

Samsaric Intrigue

Samsara might be interesting at times, but it is also dissatisfactory most of the time, even if at subtle levels….

05
Sep
2012

Paradox (1): Digestion & Nonsense

Had dragon fruit-lemon juice. Lots of fibre. Went to the loo twice. The Digestion Paradox: What cannot be digested (fibre)…

28
Aug
2012

Super Short Story (17): Good Life

He wanted a good life, but had forgotten that he had to be a good person first – not just…

24
Aug
2012

Good To Share Notes?

Question: Can I have your permission to forward your course notes to share with a friend? Answer: Sometimes, I’m afraid that…

24
Aug
2012

Put Together Again

Question: A shelf above my desk gave way and broke my Bodhisattva image. Can I glue the pieces and continue…

25
Jul
2012

No Random Recommendation

A message shared with a friend: Usually, it’s my habit to play safe, to recommend Dharma classes and talks personally…