Course: Understanding Amituofo Via The Amitabha Sutra (10th Run)

Jun. 23 | Register: Download form here Enquiry: sem@kmspks.org Feedback from 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th run: “Dear Bro. Shi’an, ‘The Gift of Truth Excels All Other Gifts.’ Thank you for sharing the Pure Land Teachings with us. You have...

True Great Power & Compassion

Jun. 22 | True self greatness is from great selfless service to others; not great selfish service for oneself. - Stonepeace There is a Buddhist saying: “You will be the Great Power [Strength] Bodhisattva [Mahasthamaprapta] if you show joy and unselfish giving...

Flowers & Money?

Jun. 22 | Buddha’s Nirvana, beyond flowers and money. - Issa

How To Deal With The Unforgiving?

Jun. 22 | Question: How can I deal with someone who is unforgiving? Answer: By forgiving the person. There is no need to punish yourself for someone’s pettiness if you are sure you have already done your best to explain and make amends. Question: I did my...

Do You Sit On The Special Subway Seats?

Jun. 22 | If one expects gratitude and reciprocation of one’s kindness from others, one should expect disappointment too. - Stonepeace In Singapore subway trains, there used to be a sign above certain seats in each carriage, which reads, ‘Priority Seat:...

Victory & Defeat

Jun. 21 | When victorious, this increases enmity. When defeated, this increases grief. Not contending for victory or defeat, Such bliss is foremost. - The Buddha (‘Treasury of Miscellaneous Gems’ Sutra) 得胜增怨   负时增忧 不争胜负   其乐第一 -...

Is A Buddha Image In My Bedroom Okay?

Jun. 15 | Question: If I stay in a rented room, where can I place a statue of Buddha? I heard that it is not advisable to put one in the bedroom. Without an image, where do I face when I am doing my Dharma practice? Answer: The reason why putting an image of the...

The Buddha On Bondage To Sexuality

Jun. 15 | Of all attachments and desires, none is more extreme than lust. With lust as a desire, its greatness has no other. Fortunately, there is only one [of its kind]! If there are two similar desires, of all humans under the heavens [in the world], no one would...

Should You Be Good For Goodness’ Sake?

Jun. 14 | Compassion is the root [beginning] of the Buddha path. [the path to Buddhahood]. - Nagarjuna (The Treatise on Perfection of Wisdom) There is this adage… To ‘be good for goodness’ sake’; instead of being good for pleasing anyone...

Definition Of Success

Jun. 14 | If success is not morally and meaningfully defined before striving for it, it could already be failure from the start. - Stonepeace

Why Quarrel?

Jun. 14 | ‘People, other than the wise, do not realise, “We in this world must all die,” (and, not realising it, continue their quarrels). The wise realise it and thereby their quarrels cease.’ - The Buddha (Dhammapada Verse 6)

Is Being Gay Okay?

Jun. 12 | Question:  Is being gay or lesbian unacceptable in Buddhism? What are the effects of being so? How do I know if I’m prone to being homosexual? Answer: From our knowledge, there is no record of the Buddha’s teachings saying homosexuality...

TDE DharMug Winners!

Jun. 6 | Han Yang, one of the three winners of the TDE DharMug. The other two winners are Kai Ying and Priscilla. Congrats! Read their winning reviews and more at http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2012/04/reviews-of-tde-books :-] More about the DharMug: http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2012/04/win-a-tde-dharmug

Course: Project Rebirth (Rediscover, Reflect, Recharge) Round 5

Jun. 6 | Register: http://kmspks.org/download/form/project%20rebirth%20aug.doc Feedback From Round 4: Like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation of your effort in conducting the sessions. Steven and myself thoroughly enjoyed every lesson. Though...

What If I ‘Have’ To Lie?

Jun. 6 | Question: I work in a call centre team of virtual receptionists for a number of companies. Our standard operating procedures are that we do not put through calls from vendors, companies looking for sponsorships or companies wanting to extend invitations...