Wai Kit Ow Yeong

Wai Kit Ow Yeong

Wai Kit Ow Yeong

An educator, Zen practitioner, and founding board member of the Centre for Interfaith Understanding, Wai Kit promotes inter-religious dialogue and mindfulness practice in schools. When not marking or writing, he enjoys nature walks and learning poetry by heart. He is on the lookout for ways to build inner reserves of courage and compassion.
Emotional-mastery, Read, Wellbeing

Finding Strength in Sorrow: Coping with Grief through the Four Immeasurables

Grief is a challenging process, especially after the death of a loved one. But we can draw inspiration from the teachings of the Buddha, especially about the Four Immeasurablesβ€”the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimityβ€”to work through difficult emotions, counter cognitive distortions, and develop a deeper relationship with our grief over the long term.