In Singapore & Malaysia, there is a growing FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement amongst Gen-Zs and Millennials. What happens when we achieve it?
Ever heard of the metta sutta? Here's how it can help us in our meditation struggles
Meditation always seems so hard to get acquainted with, there is always this inner voice that says, I can’t do it or I don’t do it good enough. However, once you recognize what is making it so difficult, your “enemies” can become your friend too.
The opportunity to sit in silence for 10 days was equally the hardest and most gratifying experience I’ve had so far. I decided to write about my Vipassana experience and try to distil my observations and reflections. Whether you one day embark on a similar retreat, or even if you don’t, I hope it encourages everyone to introspect on their mental thought patterns in a beneficial way.
Master Hsing Yun, who hailed from China but spent most of his life pioneering and leading key institutions focused on humanistic Buddhism and charity died on Sunday (Feb 5). He was 95.
When you lose your loved one to murder, how can you apply the Dhamma? Such tragic events are often opportunities for us to deeply reflect and learn. In addition, what perspectives should we take towards 'cheering up' somebody? Here are two stories for your reflection
1. ‘I am going to kill you!’ A mother uses the Dhamma to overcome her son’s murder.
2. Don’t tell me to look on the bright side.
