16
Nov
2009

Theravada & Mahayana as One

Question: A teacher mentioned that the Lotus Sutra is fictional, that some of its contents do not accord with the…

16
Nov
2009

The Chrysalis Effect

I would like to share what I call the Chrysalis Effect… From everything ugly and even seemingly disgusting (e.g. a…

16
Nov
2009

Already in the End of Days Before 2012?

Fren: Watched the movie ‘2012’ – finally the world comes to an end! Gren: We are already living in the…

13
Nov
2009

Talk: An Introduction to the Amitabha Sutra

Date: This Sunday: 15 November 2009 Time: 9.00-11.30 am Speaker: Shen Shi’an Venue: Pu Ji Si Buddhist Research Centre (39…

10
Nov
2009

Slowly But Surely

Something strange happened. I discovered that the ‘same’ nails are never always the same. Physical stuff change… slowly sometimes but…

10
Nov
2009

Can’t Stand Each Other

A Tit for a Tat (59) Tit: Why are you like that? I can’t stand it! Tat: It’s only because…

10
Nov
2009

Is Joking Lying?

Marc: Is telling jokes based on non-truths breaking the fourth precept against false speech? E.g. I joked that my computer’s…

10
Nov
2009

Significance of Clockwise Circumambulation

I notice that though many long-time Buddhists are aware of the significance of the practice of circumambulation in Buddhism (See…

10
Nov
2009

Does Supe Believe in God?

From ‘The Superman/Madman Hullabaloo!’ by Mike Allred: Madman: Do you believe in God? Superman: … After everything I’ve gone through,…

10
Nov
2009

Slips & Falls, Time & Again

The main story arc of the movie PTU (Police Tactical Unit) is about a cop who slips and falls in…

10
Nov
2009

Gangsterism as a Poor ‘Career’ Choice

Johnnie To’s modern classic film ‘PTU’ (Police Tactical Unit) is a cops and gangsters flick. But it is not just…

09
Nov
2009

Our Unheard Range of Deafness

A Tit for a Tat (58) Tit: Can you hear the humming? Tat: Yes. Tit: I’m surprised you can hear…

09
Nov
2009

Just Motivation

Lyrica: Sigh… how did all these happen? So sad… all this drama! Zeph: it’s okay – all these are motivating…

09
Nov
2009

Which Side Should You Support?

What great spiritual truth do you seek, when you are not truthful to yourself [and/or others] over the smallest worldly…

06
Nov
2009

The Importance of Inter-Religious Harmony

Something written for an Inter-religious magazine… It is a common and idealistically beautiful notion, that all the religions of the world essentially…

04
Nov
2009

Being Blameless Among the Blameful

Ray: What’s the best way to attain inner peace despite being in the midst of those who have a blaming…

02
Nov
2009

Bundles of Energy

There is no real solid ball. There is just a bundle of potential (elastic) energy, that binds itself inwards. Likewise,…

02
Nov
2009

Two Kinds of Dharma Workers

The first kind of Dharma worker thinks that Dharma work ought to be quiet and laid back, reflecting the serenity…

02
Nov
2009

A Foolish Question

‘Is the glass half empty or half full?’ is a common expression, used rhetorically to indicate that a particular situation…

02
Nov
2009

Happy Belated World Vegan Day

‘What? World Vegan Day is an opportunity for vegans and their friends to celebrate and promote veganism When? World Vegan…