27
Jun
2009

Belief in Buddha-Nature

A Tit for a Tat (22) Tit: Do you believe me or yourself? Tat: I believe in Buddha. Tit: But…

26
Jun
2009

Will Peace Come to Me?

Right after Depeche Mode’s first single ‘Wrong’ (from the ‘Sounds of the Universe’ album), which sings of intense indignation to…

25
Jun
2009

Let the Tweeting Begin

Get Twitter updates Stonepeace quotes @ http://twitter.com/stonepeace Shen Shi’an’s stuff @ http://twitter.com/shenshian

25
Jun
2009

Give a Break!

A Tit for a Tat (21) Tit: Hey! Take a break! Tot: How? Tit: Have a Kit Kat! Tot: Hey!…

25
Jun
2009

Understanding Amituofo via the Amitabha Sutra

Class: We often hear Buddhists greet each other with ‘Amituofo’, aspiring to be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss…

25
Jun
2009

Are We In the Dharma-Ending Age?

I wrote the below for The Daily Enlightenment newsletter, TDE Book 2 and The Buddhist Channel circa 2006. Am here…

24
Jun
2009

Relieving Doctor’s Remorse

I wrote the below for friends who are in contact with someone, who happened to be the doctor who treated…

24
Jun
2009

Why I’m So Going Pureland

A friend remarked that in this Dharma-ending age, he was surprised that a recent Pureland retreat was not as well…

23
Jun
2009

Do You Really Give Any Gifts?

In ‘Re-gifters’,  a girl who has a crush on a guy buys him a special present. However, he doesn’t appreciates…

23
Jun
2009

Time to Clock Out of Samsara? (2)

The company changed the clocking machine recently. It is now so easy to clock in and out that she even…

23
Jun
2009

Mums & Dads Will Be Sad

A Tit for a Tat (20) Tit: Hey, why spray the insects? Tot: Because they are pests. (Tot is four…

23
Jun
2009

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

A Tit for a Tat (19) Tit: Hey Tot! What did you eat? (Tot is four years old, who likes…

23
Jun
2009

Stuck in the ‘Land of the Lost’?

In the movie ‘Land of the Lost’, an explorer-scientist discovers a dimension which is not way back in the past…

22
Jun
2009

The Absent Monster of Self

Question: A Buddhist article emphasised the importance of applying oneself to do the right things, instead of depending on others…

22
Jun
2009

Names are Arbitrary?

A Tit for a Tat (18) Tit: Names are arbitrary! Tat: Change your name then! Tit: Since names are arbitrary,…

22
Jun
2009

Importance of Taking Refuge

Question: As long as f I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha within, it doesn’t matter to me…

22
Jun
2009

Educational ‘School Days with a Pig’

DHARMA@CINEMA: School Days with a Pig (Strictly by registration only) A movie screening and sharing by Shen Shi’an Based on…

21
Jun
2009

Another Day in Paradise

A Tit for a Tat (17) Tit: Well, another working day in ‘paradise’… not! Tat: Well, at least it’s hell…..

21
Jun
2009

A Good Addiction?

A Tit for a Tat (16) Tit: You must try this tea! Tat: Why? Tit: It’ll change your life! Tat:…

21
Jun
2009

Right or Wrong Belief?

A Tit for a Tat (15) Tit: I don’t think anything is definitely wrong or right. Tat: You really believe…