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Ep 58: What Vesak Means to Us ft. Jiayi and Soon
In this heartfelt Vesak special, three young Buddhists share how their understanding of the Buddha and Dhamma transformed over timeβfrom childhood traditions to meaningful personal practice. Discover how faith, reflection, and daily renunciation shape a more intentional, joyful life.
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Ep 58: What Vesak Means to Us ft. Jiayi and Soon
In this heartfelt Vesak special, three young Buddhists share how their understanding of the Buddha and Dhamma transformed over timeβfrom childhood traditions to meaningful personal practice. Discover how faith, reflection, and daily renunciation shape a more intentional, joyful life.
This is Goodbye
HOL's co-founder Kai Xin announces her departure from Handful of Leaves to focus on deepening her Dhamma practice. In this reflective episode, she and co-founder Heng Xuan discuss the journey, the transition, and what lies ahead for HOL.
Going Temples Too Much? How to Reassure Parents About Your Buddhist Practice
Visiting temples can be a meaningful experience, but what if your parents disapprove? Hereβs how to reassure them and maintain harmony.
What a Pooping Stranger Taught Me About Mindfulness & Impermanence
Looking for practical examples of mindfulness in action? Read how one practitioner handled challenging situations differently through Buddhist practice.
My Dhamma Journey: Exploring Death and Grief As A Goal
Pei Shan reflects on how Buddhism helped her navigate ideas of grief, mortality, and impermanence during the difficult periods of her grandmother's sickness
Itβs My Choice: I Will Not Let Cancer Define Me
A disease does not define a personβitβs how we respond that shapes our story. Hereβs how I found strength beyond my diagnosis.
When Being Right Ruins Everything:Β Conflict Resolution from a Buddhist Perspective
A nun shares why choosing harmony over being right can transform conflictsβeven over joss sticks and ducks.
Having Children or Not: A Buddhist Perspective on Life’s Paths
From sleep-deprived parents to child-free practitioners: How Buddhist teachings apply to lifeβs biggest decision. Spoiler: No βrightβ answer exists.
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Handful of Leaves | Buddhist Blog on Practical Buddhist Wisdom for a Happier Life
Welcome to Handful of Leaves, a Buddhist blog for youths seeking practical wisdom for a fulfilling life. Our mission is to share the teachings, reflections & practice of Dhamma in a relatable and accessible way for young people in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. By learning about mindfulness, compassion, impermanance and inner peace through our articles and resources, you can gain the tools to navigate through the complexities of modern life with grace and clarity. Join us on a journey to discover how this ancient wisdom can help us live life to the fullest with more meaning & purpose.