What is the meaning and purpose of life?

What is the meaning and purpose of life?

Meditation & Inner Peace 正念平静 Self-awareness 自醒自觉 Dharma Teachings 佛法清韵 All Articles 所有文章 Understanding the preciousness of our human life is one of the first steps on the path to enlightenment. If we don’t appreciate our life, we won’t use it in a valuable way....
Awaken Issue 48

Awaken Issue 48

The pandemic has brought about massive disruptions to lives everywhere: death, job loss, financial distress, domestic tension. More than ever, the world needs compassion. Compassion acknowledges our vulnerability and it brings out our inner strength, so that we can be...

Career 招募

Are you looking to use your skills and experience to serve the community for a greater cause? We are looking for dynamic and committed individuals to fulfill our vision. Apart from a competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits, our culture encourages...
Buddhist perspective to suicide

Buddhist perspective to suicide

This human body and life is difficult to attain but is now attained. The Buddha’s teachings are difficult to encounter but are now encountered. If we do not use this precious body to help ourselves, till when shall we wait to save ourselves?” If one knows how to...

Traversing the Meandering River of Karma

Selflessness matters When I was growing up as a monk in a Thai forest monastery, we had to make the robes we wear ourselves. It was not an easy task. Not only do we had to take the cloth, cut it out and sew it, we also had to dye it ourselves by boiling chips of wood...