20
Aug
2009

Truth is Not Enough

There is a quiz game show on TV that we all know, that is seemingly the most difficult, because almost…

20
Aug
2009

Alternative Film Reviews

To my aghast, despite having taken detailed notes for each of the movies below during previewing, I’m finding it quite…

19
Aug
2009

Holding the Snake Vs Releasing the Raft

Question: Based on the Alagaddupama Sutta, the snake and the raft represent all Dharma teachings as taught by Buddha. The snake…

18
Aug
2009

Two Ways to Shoot Animals

While helping to decide what birthday gift to get another nephew, we came across the above. A ‘Dunk the Duck’…

18
Aug
2009

Charity & Lottery

My nephew asked me to buy charity draw tickets, as urged by his school to sell. It always struck me…

17
Aug
2009

Cheese Alternatives

Good news for Singaporean vegans who miss cheese. Other than Supernature, you can now buy vegan cheese at Vivomart (the…

17
Aug
2009

Fantastical Materialism

Visited the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention over the weekend. Thankfully, didn’t feel urged to buy anything. Got a…

17
Aug
2009

Another Way to Reserve a Seat

After so many years, I still don’t understand why some commuters steer clear of reserved seats on trains and buses…

17
Aug
2009

Get a Better Bag

I’m very grateful to this bag, which was sent by friend from France along with some organic vegan foodstuffs a…

17
Aug
2009

The Absent Cuppa

Realised I had not enjoyed a cuppa anything in a long time. When I step into a cafe, I spend…

17
Aug
2009

Never the Whiney!

Look! It’s Nownie* the tiny** but never the whiney!*** * Nownie: he who lives in the ‘now’ ** The smallest…

17
Aug
2009

Just a Little Blood

N: Looking at your veins, are you sure you want to go through the blood donation? Because I’m quite sure…

16
Aug
2009

A Girl’s Best Friend?

B: You know, you look like you need a ‘best friend’. Z: How so? B: You have no blings (diamonds)…

16
Aug
2009

Senseless Jealousy

Z: (To colleague) Wanna lunch with us? R: Nay, my girlfriend won’t like the idea. Z: Huh? It’s a group…

16
Aug
2009

What Truly Draws People Closer

Dialogue from the movie ‘Closer’: Dan: I love you! Alice: Where?! Dan: What?! Alice: Show me! Where is this love?…

16
Aug
2009

Anicca Anicca Anicca

Lamplights Starbursts Supernovae Fireworks Anicca Anicca Anicca Anicca

14
Aug
2009

Princess Yasodharā: An Icon of Unconditional Love

Had a hearty lunch and a nice session of Dharma exchange on Monday. During the conversation, someone mentioned Buddhist Studies…

13
Aug
2009

Dharma Doodles

This is a doodle to share, as contributed by moonpointer reader Jetty (http://tinyurl.com/pg3mrx) Thanks! The view atop the mountain might…

12
Aug
2009

From Today, Vote Thrice a Day

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKYyD14d_0 The documentary movie ‘Food Inc.’ has many important messages indeed, though vegetarians and vegans might be disappointed that…

12
Aug
2009

What Values are Truly Valuable?

‘Superman: Escape from Bizarro World’ by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Eric Powell is a collection of Bizarro tales. For…