Happy Vesak 2561 (2017)
May we strive to seek the truth and continue to uphold His teachings. May all beings attain Nibbāna! With metta, Phra Goh Religious Advisor BuddhistYouth Network
For Parents
Buddhism and Violence: Roots of “religious” conflicts in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Southern Thailand
By Dennis Tan Chun Yee Introduction On July 1, 2014, riots broke out in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, claiming the lives of two people as well as causing injuries to many others. The riot also led to the destruction of…
Mindfulness for our children – What we can breathe with, we can be with
By Chua Mey-Ing, Teacher To my mind, education transcends the acquisition of knowledge and academic skills. Mindfulness offers our children an opportunity to learn to develop true presence and to understand that love and happiness are grounded in the present…
How Should Buddhists Vote?
Jeta Cove Dharma applied here & now Series #2 How Should Buddhists Vote? On 11 September 2015, millions of Singaporeans will head to the polls for the 11th General Election since independence in 1965. Many of us have…
Sitting in Joy: Reflections on a meditation workshop by Mr Tan Chade Meng
By Poh Yong Hui Six months ago, I wanted to start an exercise regime as I felt a sedentary lifestyle was not the way to go for me. I was lucky in that I needed no physical ailments to get…
FAQ: How do I get my child to start attending Buddhist youth groups?
This question is answered by Juliana Kow, Dharma Supervisor, Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple. She is a mother of two. Juliana: “I’d like to pose three questions to this parent: 1. Are you, the parents, Buddhist? Are you a Buddhist who attends…
The significance of Qing Ming
As Qing Ming 清明节 draws near, let us find out more about how we can honour our ancestors’ lives and deeds; and appreciate how strangers such as farmers and migrant workers contribute to our lives. From Venerable Chuan Guan’s blog:…
Love is Being There, With Every Breathe
This morning, I found myself waking up with an intent stare at L’s sleeping body. I just wanted to make sure that he was breathing as he was unwell the night before. My body relaxed when I saw his body softly breathing…
Reflections on Opening Film of THIS BFF 2012 – Outrage
By Poh Shi Hui The opening film, “Outrage” opened eyes and hearts, to see that above our weakness and aggression, lies a common vulnerability to defending our ego. Like the bandit, the lady and the warrior, we want ourselves to…
Release or no release? That is the Buddhist question.
By Chong Kwek Yan NParks, as they do every year, released a statement in the media reminding the public not to “release animals into the wild”. Last year, I wrote a letter to Today about this. I am also part of a working group of…