I started to learn Buddha-Dhamma when I was a teenager and from then, I realised that life is so fleeting. I thought, it would be such a shame to just waste this precious life! So, inspired by the Buddha’s teachings, […]
Everyone has a different perspective on how to live a meaningful life. Some people may find meaning in their relationship with family, some may find meaning in their work/ profession. For me, I find meaning in doing service at Nalanda […]
As far from the beginning as I can remember, I used to identify the causes of favourable and unfavourable outcomes to only external circumstances. This caused a lot of discontent and dissatisfaction on a personal level as I had so […]
I moved to this city five years ago for work purposes. Before I was accustomed to the city life, I regularly travelled home every month to visit my parents. How I missed their company, the familiar sights and food! A […]
I was a career woman, happy wife, and mother to 3 beautiful children. Like many others, I enjoyed holidays, good food, shopping, and spending time with my family, but my life changed 6 years ago. I was busy as usual […]
A few friends and I signed up for the voluntary Covid-19 ‘Brand-A’ vaccinations. Our vaccination slots were only a day apart, so we decided to create a chatgroup to support one another in this process. Days before the appointment, four […]
I was living the high-flyer’s life, taking business class flights to Europe and the U.S. several times a year for work. On these very comfortable trips, I also took time for excursions and more importantly, do lots of shopping! In […]
Give meaning to life Monotonous, repetitive, pointless. Studying overseas provided me with personal space and independence that I had always wanted, but it also gave me serious doubts on the meaning of life. I still remember the quiet walks home […]
Coming to terms with death When I got married and had children, the burden of responsibility and emotional turmoil flooded my life. I loved them so much and had bouts of anxiety when they fell sick, fearful that I would […]