A heartfelt reflection on how to respond when a loved one leaves Buddhism, exploring grief, attachment, and the challenge of practising true letting go. Rooted in Buddhist teachings, the article invites readers to meet spiritual differences with patience, equanimity, and compassion.
Can you become fearless not by becoming stronger, but by learning to love more deeply?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Ven Drachom explores what it means to move beyond fear and develop a deeper relationship with compassion, courage, discipline, and suffering. Drawing from his experiences as a former SEAL-trained anti-terrorist commando and his Buddhist spiritual practice, he offers a very different perspective on what it means to become a spiritual warrior.
Rather than seeing fear as something that must simply be defeated, Ven Drachom describes a transformation in which fear gradually gives way to love. The goal is not to become emotionally numb or invulnerable. Instead, it is to develop the inner strength to meet difficult experiences without immediately reacting to them.
An AI-assisted interpretation of the Heart Sutra unexpectedly reveals emptiness as a source of creativity, resilience, and renewal rather than nihilism. Through the simple image of a child playing with clay, the ancient teaching becomes personal, accessible, and deeply human.
What happens when a former Special Forces operative turns his attention from confronting external threats to confronting the hardest enemy of all—the mind?
In this episode, Ven Drachom reflects on his experience in Singapore’s Special Forces, the meaning of responsibility, and his journey into Buddhist practice. He shares why the happiness we chase externally is temporary, how self-cherishing creates suffering, and why the ultimate goal isn't simply to feel peaceful—but to develop clarity so we can do more for others.
The Five Precepts support ethical daily living, while the Eight Precepts create temporary conditions for deeper practice. One helps you live well in the world, the other helps you step back and study the mind.
A personal reflection on how devas became a meaningful and grounding part of Buddhist practice through sutta stories, merit dedication, and everyday mindfulness. Discover a gentle, non-mystical perspective on relating to devas as spiritual companions who support the path towards awakening.
