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

Analysis of ‘Relics Exhibition’ Controversy

From http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DharmaNews/message/5321 : Controversy Over Display of Buddhist Relics Yen Feng, The Straits Times, 2 January 2010 Five prominent Buddhist…

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

Why Commit to the Uncommitted?

The PostSecret postcard from ‘PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death and God’ reads: ‘I wanted him so badly that I slept…

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…

05
Jan
2010

Learn to Be Still

When I was younger, I thought oldies sounded really old-fashioned. Then I realised I might end up years later preferring…

05
Jan
2010

Beautiful Love Story

I saw this as the ‘blurb’ of the new PostSecret book – ‘PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death and God’. I…

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…

03
Jan
2010

India Adventures (1): Mahabodhi Temple

More photos on the way. Stay tuned! ;)) Next India Adventure: https://moonpointer.com/new/2010/01/india-adventures-2-the-weight-of-devotion

03
Jan
2010

Take Which Hint?

Jat: Is it just me who think people who ignore sms or emails are rude? I mean they should know…

03
Jan
2010

Not Duller But Kinder

Jat: So you don’t eat chocolate that has milk? Yah: Nope. Jat: Hmm… seems like a dull life. Yah: Nope,…

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…