Discover key insights from a former Buddhist youth leader on avoiding common mistakes and improving your leadership skills in Dhamma practice.
Explore the comprehensive Buddhist calendar for 2025 (Singapore and Malaysia). Mark the dates for Buddhist holidays, Uposatha days (lunar observances) across traditions: Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Theravada.
A group of Buddhist practitioners at a retreat return from a Dhamma talk to find that their belongings have been stolen by burglar(s). The author reflects on a similar occurrence depicted in a Chán story, and realises that although her material possessions were taken away by the burglar, the stillness and peace of her mind need not go with them.
Life felt like "Groundhog Day" until Buddhism showed a way out. Now, every moment is an opportunity for growth and awakening since I stopped being a mundane Buddhist.
Don’t believe everything that someone claims to be Dhamma - before accepting or rejecting it, verify what was said with the Buddha’s discourses. Also, remember that we don’t have to feel any ill-will towards what we have decided to reject - simply put it aside and move on.
TLDR: Friendship day through a Buddhist lens. Allen* reflects on his experience on the Buddhist version of friendship day known as Magha Puja where 1,250 monks gathered spontaneously 2,500 years ago.
