Practical Buddhist Wisdom For a Happier Life
Ep 76: How Do You Face Loss? A Conversation on Grief & Impermanence ft You Shan & Heng Xuan
How do we prepare ourselves for losing someone we love?
We understand that life is impermanent, but facing the possibility of losing someone close to us can be an entirely different experience.
In this heartfelt conversation, You Shan shares how the loss of her grandmother and her grandfather’s sudden stroke brought her face-to-face with the reality of death. Together with Heng Xuan, she explores how Buddhist teachings, death contemplation and the practice of mindfulness can help us navigate grief and live more intentionally.
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Ep 76: How Do You Face Loss? A Conversation on Grief & Impermanence ft You Shan & Heng Xuan
How do we prepare ourselves for losing someone we love?
We understand that life is impermanent, but facing the possibility of losing someone close to us can be an entirely different experience.
In this heartfelt conversation, You Shan shares how the loss of her grandmother and her grandfather’s sudden stroke brought her face-to-face with the reality of death. Together with Heng Xuan, she explores how Buddhist teachings, death contemplation and the practice of mindfulness can help us navigate grief and live more intentionally.
How Did You Meet Him?
After losing a friend to cancer, one question at his wake reveals how deeply a single life can touch others.
What if reality isn’t something we discover, but something we construct?
A bat, the Buddha, and a book that can be read from both ends made this writer ask how much of what is called "reality" was actually built out of habit, memory and inherited stories.
Your 2026 Guide to Kathina in Singapore and Malaysia: 7 Robe-Offering Ceremonies to Attend
Discover seven Kathina robe-offering ceremonies taking place across Singapore and Malaysia in 2026, each offering a unique way to experience this meaningful Buddhist tradition.
Learn how these celebrations nurture generosity, express gratitude and support the Sangha, while bringing Buddhist communities together in the spirit of giving.
Ep 75: My Mother and I Both Ordained: She as a Nun, I as a Monk. Here’s Why ft Phra Anand
She raised her son while trying not to drown — fighting teachers, fighting her husband, fighting to keep her family afloat, and never once seeming happy. Years later, both mother and son would leave their old lives behind and ordain. In this raw conversation, Phra Anand traces his mother's journey from a decade of failed meditation teachers to the one who finally taught her wisdom before technique — and how watching her transform set him on the same path.
5 Mistakes That Lead to Burnout in Practice
Sincere effort can still lead to burnout when practice loses its balance. Here are five common ways Dhamma practice quietly turns into strain instead of ease.
Qiu Qian: Understanding Guan Yin lots and what the Buddha said about fortune-telling
Shaking a bamboo cylinder for a temple lot is older than you'd guess, and the Buddha actually had something pointed to say about fortune-telling. Here's how to use a Guan Yin lot without turning it into fate.
Beyond Idolatry: What True Devotion Looks Like
TL;DR: Devotion, once something I mistook for...
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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.