There is a new banana pie at MacDonalds in Singapore now. I wonder if it is real banana being used. The same goes for strawberry ice cream.. is it made with strawberries?? What about the lime flavored isotonic drinks that was my favourite a month ago? I can swear that lime juice is not bright… Read More Eating lies
One of the practice that I shared with my student is to wake up with a smile. The first thing to do upon waking up while still in bed, is to SMILE. This is a celebration for life. Each morning is like a rebirth for us after one night of slumber. Buddhist believe that a… Read More SMILE: Morning Rebirth
Have you ever had trouble going to sleep? It was difficult last night, for me. One of my master ever said that going to sleep each night is like dying everyday. The day is finished and you rest. To be reborn again the next day. So when I have problem resting for the day, I… Read More Sleep Well
I decided to put a carrot top in a glass of water and witness life rebirth. I could have thrown it into the garbage bin like I usually do. Then it would probably turn into something else. However, with the right conditions, it decided to sprout again. Changes are happening all the time. Changes are… Read More Impermanence – Changes
This refreshing , light and easy to cook recipe serves 2-3 people Ingredient Korean Sweet potato noodles I cucumber (shredded or julienne) 1 carrot (shredded or julienne) 2 eggs (beat with a dash of salt) some spring onion (cut into strips) Dressing 5 tablespoon light vinegar (I used the blue berry vinegar ) 2 tablespoon sesame… Read More Recipes: Cold Noodle
Combining the favours of the East and West for some Zenness delights. May the joy of ice cream brings forth happiness. Ingredients 300ml thickened cream 300ml low fat milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 table spoon matcha powder (green tea powder) 1 egg For serving (optional) Japanese Black bean powder (commonly used in Japanese dessert) Preparation… Read More Recipe: Matcha Ice cream
This story happened more than 2500 years ago when Sakyamuni Buddha was staying in Savatthi. As Buddha’s fame grew, his community of monks also grew in numbers. As a result, much of the donations and alms from the population went to the Buddhist order. This created a problem for the heretics and they became jealous… Read More Fake News – Buddha’s time
This famous mantra Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum is associated with Bodhisattva of compassion. The following tune was inspired when making ice cream. It was recorded in the kitchen. Pardon the background.
There are numerous literature concerning food and eating in Buddhism. It was recorded that Sujata, a beautiful maiden of noble household offered the ascetic Siddhartha food just before he was about to attain Enlightenment and become the Buddha. In another story, a simple housewife during the Buddha’s time faithfully offered food to 2 monks every… Read More Enlightened Eating
Meditations are gaining popularity in modern society due to its many mental health benefits. Many people may just begin meditation after reading a book or seeing it on media without a qualified teacher to teach them. While meditation can be very simple, here’s 10 things to watch out for during practice. Some of the advice… Read More 8 taboos in meditation
