Practical Buddhist Wisdom For a Happier Life
Walk with me: An invitation to meditate during a film
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'Walk With Me' is a meditative film on Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum village. Here is what why you must watch it
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Walk with me: An invitation to meditate during a film
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'Walk With Me' is a meditative film on Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum village. Here is what why you must watch it
#WW:🤭 Saying no at work when you’re a people pleaser.
One of the key tenets of the Buddha’s eightfold path is ‘right speech’ . Sometimes, we may mistake practising ‘right speech’ as trying to never ‘say no’. How can we improve the way we say no at work so that we protect our space? In addition, how what is a quick way to understand right speech? Here are two helpful materials for us to practice wise speech at the workplace.
1. 7 tips for saying no at work without destroying relationships
2. 4 types of speech to avoid
As a Buddhist, how can we care for a love one who is chronically ill?
What can we do when we are thrust into the role of a caregiver?
Ep24: Recipe to a 15-year healthy relationship
Is it possible to sustain a healthy and successful relationship despite the big differences you have with your partner? Kar Fei, a life coach from Malaysia, speaks from his experience and shares the 3 main factors that make a relationship last while staying happy.
I took a break from the noisy world for 10 days. Here’s what I learnt.
The opportunity to sit in silence for 10 days was equally the hardest and most gratifying experience I’ve had so far. I decided to write about my Vipassana experience and try to distil my observations and reflections. Whether you one day embark on a similar retreat, or even if you don’t, I hope it encourages everyone to introspect on their mental thought patterns in a beneficial way.
The Power of Community: Why Buddhists Celebrate Magha Puja
The power of community in Buddhism is celebrated on 6 march 2023. Learn more about the significance and how we can observe it
Ep 23: How Our Parents Shape Our Romantic Relationships (Ft May Liu, Therapist, Clinical Psychologist)
Whether you're single, attached, or married, this episode will help shed some light on how our childhood experiences shape our love lives.
#WW:🤔 Possible to mindfully use social media? Here’s what a zen master says
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Handful of Leaves | Buddhist Blog on Practical Buddhist Wisdom for a Fuller Life
Welcome to Handful of Leaves, a Buddhist blog for youths seeking practical wisdom for a fulfilling life. Our mission is to share the teachings, reflections & practice of Dhamma in a relatable and accessible way for young people in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. By learning about mindfulness, compassion, impermanance and inner peace through our articles and resources, you can gain the tools to navigate through the complexities of modern life with grace and clarity. Join us on a journey to discover how this ancient wisdom can help us live life to the fullest with more meaning & purpose.