The ultimate goal of the quest for spirituality is to know and experience the ultimate truth, and to return to that original state. But, what is ultimate truth, and what is relative truth, and why are they important? ULTIMATE TRUTH All spiritual traditions generally agree that there is an ultimate truth or reality that is…
Let us begin this 2025 New Year with hearts full of hope, hands ready to build, and spirits eager to soar. The beginning of a new year offers us an opportunity for renewal, a sacred moment to pause, reflect, and realign with the values that ground us: spirituality, love, inclusivity, and justice. These are the…
Most people think happiness is accumulation of things or possessions. However, real happiness is found within us. We are like a spark of light whose nature is bliss and joy. Unfortunately, this joy is covered by our defiled mind that is filled with greed, lust, anger, hatred, false beliefs, delusions, confusions, etc. Covered by all…
Fear is often seen as the ultimate roadblock—a paralyzing force that prevents us from moving forward. However, Carl Jung’s profound words, “Where your fear is, there is your task,” invite us to reconsider this perspective. Instead of avoiding our fears, this statement urges us to embrace them as signposts leading us toward growth, healing, and…
The Richest Man in the World Amid the crowded, weary train,With hands that clasp through joy and strain,A man stood tall, yet unawareOf the riches bound in love so rare. His pockets held no golden thread,No wealth amassed, no treasures spread.But from his waist, two arms entwine,A love untouched by fate or time. A child’s…
From a spiritual perspective, people go through difficult or “bad” times for a variety of reasons that often align with deeper soul growth, lessons, or spiritual evolution. Here are some common perspectives: 1. Learning and Growth Difficult experiences serve as opportunities for inner growth. Just as physical muscles grow stronger through stress and strain, the…
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy and lasting relationship. It’s through open and respectful dialogue that partners connect, understand, and grow together. To nurture these bonds, there are some essential dos and don’ts to keep in mind. This article focuses on two key dos—Do be present and Do be kind—and two critical don’ts—Don’t…
With the fast changing landscape and rising costs in living, retiring and healthcare, are parents still willing or even able to finance their child’s university education? Or should they focus on making sure that their retirement years are not going to be a financial burden on their child? In Singapore, a 22 year old student…
A few weeks ago, I attended Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)’s Healthcare Day at their campus in Bandar Sungai Long. A big part of this Healthcare Day was the promotion of their Traditional Chinese Medicine course, so I decided to learn a little bit about it. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system…
Gemini is an artificial intelligence (AI) program created by Google, which is very similar to ChatGPT of OpenAI. Below is an interesting conversation I had with Gemini about the nature of reality. What are the various views about absolute reality available? The concept of absolute reality, a single, ultimate truth that underlies all existence, has…
I’ve been playing around and experimenting with AI chatbot ever since ChatGPT was launched about a year ago, and I must say that AI is a very, very exciting development indeed. You can use AI as a research tool or assistant, or to write an essay, article or review about an event, concert or movie….
The concert “Sound of the Rising Tide,” held at Ken TTDI, was a truly heartwarming and transcendent experience, presented by the monks and nuns of the Thai Plum Village. The unique blend of music and dhamma messages created an atmosphere rich with peace and serenity, a direct reflection of the mindfulness and spiritual wisdom embodied…