In this fireround episode, Ven Damcho will answer 5 top-rated questions you asked on Telegram about masturbation, lust, kinks and more! Join our Telegram Handful of Leaves to be part of the conversation!
Our sexuality, sexual relations and desires can play a big part of our lives as we navigate sometimes messy and chaotic adulthood. In this episode, you will be hearing new voices on the show! Wilson and Cheryl will be partnering up as co-hosts, and we dive into this topic with Venerable Damcho, a nun based in Sravasti Abbey.
Forget the avengers. Hiri & Otappa are taught to be the guardians of the world. Translated as wise fear and shame, these two mental qualities can actually lead us to peace. Tune in to learn about the misconceptions and the super power of guarding your minds, of protecting yourself and others around.
What do you say to a loved one who is diagnosed with cancer? What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer? Siew Lin shares her personal journey of how she battles cancer and lead a fulfilling life.
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.
Whether you're single, attached, or married, this episode will help shed some light on how our childhood experiences shape our love lives.
After 7+ years, they decided to go their separate ways. Communication was a big reason why the relationship didn't work out. 4 years later, the universe brought them back together. Then, a few months after, he passed away unexpectedly.
We've all felt lonely at some point(s) if our lives. But why do we feel lonely? What's the opposite of loneliness? And is there a way to be alone but not feel lonely?
Not all mindfulness meditation and practice are the same. The distinction between modern mindfulness and Buddhist mindfulness is ...
When and how should we break up with friends? 4 persons, 4 stories of friendship breakup - being bullied, being in love with a friend whose attached, walking away from toxic circle, and healing old wounds.
Gaining independence is part of the adulting process. But living life in our own terms might not necessarily sit well with Asian parents. How do we navigate this journey without hurting them?
Having suicidal thoughts is more common than we think. If you’re feeling suicidal or if you know someone who is suicidal, this could perhaps help to shed light on what they’re going through and how you can be of support to them.
Do you get jealous of people's success? Do you deny praise, and love? You might have a scarcity mindset that hinders you from being happy in life.
Do you sometimes feel that you should be doing something else in life but you're not quite sure what it is?
Ling Ling shares her journey of changing multiple professions, dealing with uncertainties, and the balancing act of planning and going with the flow.
I see life and death very close up, because of my work in emergency medicine, that I'm unable as a doctor, to cure death. And then I sort of wake up. Oh, the Buddha has cured death, the Buddha has understood death, I have to understand that for myself.
Fear, anxiety, sadness, and worry. These are difficult emotions to deal with and you probably rather not want to experience them. But what if these emotions are trying to teach us important lessons?
Ratna shares with us how to deal with them and leverage them for growth.
In this dog-eat-dog world, inevitably there will be jealous colleagues who see you as a threat and start making things hard for you.
Is there a way to play this game well without losing our virtue and sanity? Datuk Charlie Chia shows us how it can be done.
Failure is part and parcel of life but it doesn't have to suck.
Sis Teng Teng shares 3 definitions of failure, how to feel enough, and self- compassion.
She backpacked on her own to the Himalaya Mountains in search for the truth. With decades of meditation practice, Amy shares how mindfulness has helped her in a car crash and how to navigate the complexities of our time.
How do you know if you've found the one? When should you pursue a relationship? What about sex before marriage?
Tune in to this candid chat amongst the singles, the attached and the hopeless romantic.
Gwen's work has received recognition from TED, Obama Foundation, and The World Economic Forum. Beyond these achievements, Gwen shares her journey dealing with anxiety and depression, and what it truly means to be vulnerable, authentic, and empathetic.
Is money the root of all evil? Should we deny wealth because it brings us more trouble? Is it really true that money can't buy happiness?
In this episode, Seow Kek Wee helps us reevaluate or relationship with money and how to achieve financial and spiritual wealth at the same time.
Good and bad, isn't exactly black and white. We often identify a good person based on the actions and condemn people who do evil deeds. But does doing a bad deed, make one bad person?
What is right or what is wrong? Who exactly defines what is good or what's bad?
In this episode, Sister Sylvia Bay shares what it means to be good, and the tipping point when doing good, turns bad.
1 in 3 Singaporeans work at least 10 hours a day. Because we spend most of our waking hours working, inevitably our identify is defined by our profession and career achievement. But is that all to life? Who are you beyond the work that you do?
Can you be contented and ambitious at the same time? If you're at life's crossroad, not knowing if you should strive more or slow down, you're not alone! You might feel like working too hard to succeed materially might bring you too much stress and not worthwhile the chase. On the other hand, you fear that just letting things be might turn you to a complacent person, and that you're not achieiving your full potential.
Is there a sweet spot between contentment and ambition? The answer is "yes". In this episode, Tan Chade Meng, the best-selling author of Search Inside Yourself, will share how we can have the best of all worlds.
Our podcast is live!
Here in Episode 0, we learn more about the two hosts, Kai Xin and Cheryl as they dig deep into their hopes, fears, insecurities and bare it all out for you!
They also talk about why having an Asian Buddhist representation is so important and share their aspirations for the podcast!
Episode is available on Spotify and YouTube!
