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Ven. Chuan Guan
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YouTube Excerpt posted on 18 Nov 2021 Conditions for Our PracticeVen Chuan Guan shares a personal story on the attitude we should have regarding the conditions for our practice. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/0BpCa2e98DE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Q0SueAyZ2bM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 21 Oct 2021 Why Should We Not Hold On to the Past or Long for the Future? Venerable Chuan Guan shares on why we should not hold on to the past or long for the future in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/5_jFC_EK4eE.Catch the full video of the Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 7 Oct 2021 What Are The Benefits of Taking Refuge?Why should we Take Refuge in The Triple Gems? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/GY3Xmla-DRQ.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/g4qobVowHiU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 4 Nov 2021 Why Are The Triple Gems Called The Triple Gems?Why are The Triple Gems called Gems? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/hNNhpLjxuD8.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/g4qobVowHiU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
[SGC] The Five Ennobling Virtues(Sharing was given on 3 October 2021) For this week’s SGC, we are honoured to have Venerable Rathanasara share with us on Sacitta Sutta: Watch Your Mind.https://youtu.be/YZ1B3lf4mmI Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
[SGC] The Five Ennobling Virtues(Sharing was given on 26 September 2021) For this week’s SGC, we are honoured to have Venerable W. Wimalajothi share with us on The Five Ennobling Virtues.https://youtu.be/H5mwirWiVxk Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 23 Sep 2021 Getting to Know LossWhat is the Buddha’s approach for handling the loss of persons and things dear to us? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/i4rZxdjJxcw.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/kR2CWDZPRNc. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes Read More ...
[SGC] Offerings to The Buddha(Sharing was given on 19 September 2021) Are offerings a ritual or a myth? What is their purpose? https://youtu.be/gtUty8GA6cs Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
[SGC] Our True Home(Sharing was given on 12 September 2021) Every day, we go to work and return home. But where is our true home?https://youtu.be/Bb1JCQH0MXk Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 9 Sep 2021 How Can Couples Stay Together In This and Future Lives?Ven Chuan Guan shares the advice of the Buddha on how couples can remain together. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/X5U-O7BxM0A.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Xih4QgHaMnI. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
[SGC] Ultimate Reality vs Our Deluded Perception(Sharing was given on 5 September 2021) Very often, we perceive things that bring us suffering to be something that bring us joy, or take impermanence for permanence. How can we bridge this gap between the ultimate reality of Anicca, Dukkha and Anatta and our deluded perceptions? https://youtu.be/ZuipZTF_N7M Come Read More ...
Forgiving Oneself and Others(Sharing was given on 29 Aug 2021) In today’s highly competitive world, we are often expected to outperform ourselves and one another. Many of us seek perfection and get frustrated both with ourselves and others when we fall short of our expectations. How can we be less critical towards ourselves and others? Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 26 Aug 2021 Are We Able to Get Good Rebirths If We Die Unexpectedly? Ven Chuan Guan shares with us a Sutta addressing the concern of gaining a good rebirth if we were to die unexpectedly in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/0213Jyyoq6U.Catch the full video of the SGC Read More ...
The Four Immeasurables: Metta, Karuna, Mudita, UpekhaLet us explore how we can achieve happiness towards one another and towards all sentient beings with The Four Immeasurables.https://youtu.be/RikbleOj-IU Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Ask Shifu Anything: Ullambana Is Ullambana the same as Hungry Ghost Festival?What should Buddhists do during Ullambana?https://youtu.be/cOUSpSN5XoE Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Introduction to the Yogacara Teachings The 3 characteristics and the 8 types of consciousness – can we actually apply them to our lives or are they something too profound?https://youtu.be/uyp5heL_wtE Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 5 Aug 2021 Three Questions To Help Us Live in the Present Moment Ven Chuan Guan shares three questions we can ask ourselves to help us decide if we should interrupt what we are currently doing then when something else pops up as we attempt to live in the present moment. Read More ...
出世圣法的根基（一）For this week’s SGC, we are honoured to have Venerable Chuan Xian to give a Dharma sharing on 出世圣法的根基（一）. https://youtu.be/YAdIQUk-IgYCome join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
The Four Noble TruthsThe 12 aspects and 16 aspects of the Four Noble Truthshttps://youtu.be/18FBqIvUGGE Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 Jul 2021 How to Do Repentance How can we perform repentance when we experience obstacles in learning the Dharma? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/sRNcYfX070E.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/gJOS–ftaUs. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Ask Shifu Anything – Buddhist FuneralsWhat should we do at a Buddhist funeral?How best can we help the departed?How should we handle the remains?https://youtu.be/beoDg8xv5EE Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
The Three BasketsHow is the Chinese Tripitaka structured, and how does it differ from the Pali Tipitaka?https://youtu.be/vdk8GkgOk_4 Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 8 Jul 2021 Why is There No Self? Ven Chuan Guan gives a nutshell overview of how the Buddha taught no-self in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/fHCkcWr3rTE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/mi193R4lyO8. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...
[SGC] Four Factors for a Favourable Relationship For this week’s SGC, we are honoured to have Venerable Anoma to give a Dhamma sharing (pre-recording in English) on Four Factors for a Favourable Relationship, where the main focus will be on the Parent-Child relationship. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 30 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
[SGC] Facing Death Without Fear Death is the only certain thing in life. And yet, it is something which we are least prepared for. How do we face death peacefully?https://youtu.be/z-u37TlaKfc Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 23 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 24 Jun 2021 In What Way are Defilements Obstacles? Ven Chuan Guan shares a few pointers on how we should approach the multiple roles we play in life. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/wWbozjGnLjU.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/gJOS–ftaUs. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
[SGC] Greed As lay Buddhists, in our pursuit of worldly goals such as wealth, fame, success, how do we not lose sight of our spiritual goal? https://youtu.be/z-u37TlaKfc Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 16 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
[SGC] The Ten Qualities of the Buddha (Part 2) What are these qualities? How can we practise to attain them or even perfect them? https://youtu.be/3kvk1l2fqTs Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 9 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 10 June 2023 In What Way Is Attachment Bad? Why is attachment usually regarded as bad in Buddhism? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/qxyMCH85KvE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/hVZTRb2zzFs. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Remembering Master Miu King 怀念妙境长老 – SGC20210530 In this session, Venerable Chuan Guan pays a touching tribute to his teacher, the late 妙境长老. Let us also learn from the Great Master – his teachings are available at https://fayun.org/https://youtu.be/Vrrj0TnC7Xo Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 2 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Remembering Master Miu King 怀念妙境长老 – SGC20210530 In this session, Venerable Chuan Guan pays a touching tribute to his teacher, the late 妙境长老. Let us also learn from the Great Master – his teachings are available at https://fayun.org/https://youtu.be/Vrrj0TnC7Xo Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 26 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 27 May 2021 The Multiple Roles We PlayVen Chuan Guan shares a few pointers on how we should approach the multiple roles we play in life. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/U0Z_Ki0tnLc.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/mi193R4lyO8. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
Vesak Day – SGC20210523 What is the meaning of Vesak? What should Buddhists be doing during Vesak? How should we celebrate Vesak amidst Covid-19?https://youtu.be/OAiU9MgkdUo Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 19 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Abhidhamma – SGC20210516 Who wrote the Abhidhamma? What can we learn from the Abhidhamma?Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 12 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 13 May 2021 Exercising Compassion with WisdomVen Chuan Guan shares on exercising wisdom in compassion when we get approached for help. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/ERbbFZwdDJ0.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/miTMJ3zD09U. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – Read More ...
The Ten Qualities of the Buddha – SGC20210509 What are these qualities? How can we practise to attain them or even perfect them?https://youtu.be/ncW5GkFhQpI Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 5 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
身为一个佛教徒， 我们这一生应该追求什么？ – SGC20210502 身为一个佛教徒， 我们这一生应该追求什么？就目前而言， 得圣道好像遥不可及https://youtu.be/fm4Lgg-9yB8 Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 28 April 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 April 2021 Consistency in your Practice IIVen Chuan Guan shares an advice from his senior regarding our cultivation. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/a7hR1gPEF2Q.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3_q6McwewC0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
The Taste of Freedom – SGC20210425 Freedom, freedom, what price freedom? What freedom do you value and how do you achieve freedom? https://youtu.be/fm4Lgg-9yB8 Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 21 April 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
The Different Stages of Cultivation – SGC20210418 Guest speaker Ven Kai Cheng explains the Four Stages of Cultivation with an emphasis on the first stage of Faith in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/hDCsfUj7Kuk Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 14 April 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Myths and Misconceptions: Qing Ming – SGC20210404 Ven Chuan Guan shares on expressing our gratitude and respect to our parents when they are still alive rather than at Qing Ming in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/hDCsfUj7Kuk Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 7 April 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 8 Apr 2021 Consistency in your Practice IVen Chuan Guan shares his reflection on his senior’s advice to him regarding our practices in this week’s SGC. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/KkuA2wOJD4A.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3_q6McwewC0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
Defilements – SGC20210404 What are defilements? How do the Five Hinderances obstruct our practice? Guest venerable Bhante Dhammaratana explores these topics in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/zMpXhDb1caw Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 31 March 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
八正道 – 道谛 – SGC20210328 Guest venerable Ven Chuan Xian explains the Path in the Four Noble Truths in Mandarin in this week’s SGC session. https://youtu.be/5Nb-LWGh6ug Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 24 March 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Non-Attachment, Indifference, Equanimity, and Compassion- SGC21032021 What is the difference between non-attachment and being indifferent? What is the origin of compassion? https://youtu.be/_oyl4VmD_lA Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 16 March 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 18 Mar 2021 Love What You DoFind out how we can learn to do what we are doing in our jobs and other aspects of our day-to-day lives even when we might initially not think of them as things we love to do. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/cB3WJcty6iY.Catch the full Read More ...
The Spiritual Path: A Path of Solitude or Solidarity? – SGC14032021 Is the spiritual path necessarily a solitary one? Ven Chuan Guan shares the Buddha’s teachings in the Upaddha Sutta , Khaggavisana Sutta, and Dighajanu Sutta in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/AJmwDsPPs4E Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...
Asking & Answering – SGC20210307 What should we consider when we speak? How can we answer questions? Ven Chuan Guan share’s the Buddha’s teachings from the Vaca Sutta and the Pañha Sutta in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/VMt8LM_c-GU Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 4 Mar 2021 Worldly Happiness vs True Happiness Find out why happiness arising from worldly desires is not sustainable in this sharing by Venerable Chuan Guan. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/p5sxEk8kf0M.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qan5ZcYgP7Y. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
How Do We Apply Buddhist Teachings in Our Daily Lives? – SGC20210228 Our guest speaker Ven Khemarama gives an overview of how we can apply the Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/3tPA0Pw1YcY. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...
Me, Mine & Myself … or No-Self in Our Life? – SGC20210221 What is the Self? What is Karma? How are they related to each other? Find out in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/f3Ss2uhW7qs. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 18 Feb 2021 Practice Starts From Small Daily ThingsBringing about a change is not a “all or nothing” exercise. Venerable Chuan Guan shares his approach and experience on his practice to be not angry. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/eY4wkIpUtvw.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/oIOObP5wXJk. FOLLOW US Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 11 Feb 2021 How To Bring About Change In OurselvesVenerable Chuan Guan shares with us steps to bring about a change in ourselves. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/NmgnrZt6gh0.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/oIOObP5wXJk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 7 Feburary 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Of 人日 and 太歲 – SGC20210207 The celebration of 人日 and praying to 太歲 are common Chinese customs during the Chinese New Year period. How should Buddhists relate to these practices? Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/Tvhxm0iLAqs. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 4 Feb 2021 Parents need Me Time on Regular BasisYou have been busy at work, and taking care of your family and kids.Have you put aside time to care for yourself? Find out why it is important for parents to have “me” time on regular basis. Catch the excerpt video at Read More ...
防疫，防心 – SGC 20210131 The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to a global increase in mental distress. Ven Ding Rong shares in Mandarin on how we can apply the Dharma to guard our minds in the midst of guarding against the pandemic in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/vJVStv9wy8g. Come Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 28 Jan 2021 Does Pursuing Worldly Desires Bring Pure Happiness?Find out why happiness arising from worldly desires is not sustainable in this sharing by Venerable Chuan Guan. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/nG0SzCooTnc.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qan5ZcYgP7Y. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
Gratitude: Two Persons to be Grateful To – SGC20210124Ven Chuan Guan shares on the Buddha’s teachings on how children and parents should relate to one another in the Katannu Suttas (https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an02/an02.031.than.html) in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/WJ8VgN4RD2U. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 24 January 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 21 Jan 2021 The Four Supports For Our LifeWhat are the four nutriments and why are they important for us?Venerable Chuan Guan shares Buddha’s teachings on the four nutriments. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/kwxVCUCsqx8.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/CqLTpIsDPJk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 17 January 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Karma: How should Buddhists view it? – SGC 20210117 How should Buddhists view karma? Is everything that happens to us due to past karma? Can we change the results of our karma? Find out about these and more in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/QmkGn2eEtak. Come join us every Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 14 Jan 2021 Find a Balance between Self Gratification and Service to OthersAs we learn the Dharma, we aim to give up all desires and serve others with no regards for ourselves.What if we are still not able to give selflessly? Ven Chuan Guan shares with us the approach we can Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 10 January 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
To be or not to be, Attached or Detached? – SGC 20210110Are attachment and detachment the only options we have towards the peope, events, and things around us? How else can we relate to them in a more compassionate and wiser manner? Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/bVPhGr6hkf8. Come join us every Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 7 Jan 2021 Dealing With ImpermanenceVen Chuan Guan shares on how to deal with impermanence in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/9mBe1qMjPZI.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qNnZG0hMPUU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Suffering – Is this the only option to learning Dharma? – SGC20210103 What are the various motivations for learning Dharma? Ven Chuan Guan explores this question in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/twaSdSAdz2k. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 3 January 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 31 Dec 2020 How Can Meditaton Help With Physical Pain?Ven Chuan Guan shares on how meditation can help us cope with physical pain resulting from chronic illnesses in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/Aprucojj4Rs.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/T_UIxBhxfeo. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 27 December 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
The Middle Way – A natural conclusion from experiencing the extremes? – SGC 20201227How can we realise the Middle Way? Find out in this Dharma sharing by Venerable Chuan Guan. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/D31PY-137ZA. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 24 Dec 2020 Managing Our EmotionsVen Chuan Guan shares on how we can control our emotions when the people around us make us upset us. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/vGvfsd0F0ho.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/64ZxLkB3qmU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...
Impermanence, Suffering & Non Self: Is Buddhism Too Pessimistic? Is Buddhism too pessimistic? Find out in this Dharma sharing by Venerable Anoma (Pre-recording in English) Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/65FPeUqCLrs. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 17 Dec 2020 Applying Dhamma During WalksVen Chuan Guan shares the ways to incorporate Dharma practices into our walks in our effort to stay active both physically and spiritually at the same time. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/vF1BQqo7s8o.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/CqLTpIsDPJk. FOLLOW US IN Read More ...
Conditions for Our PracticeWhat does it mean to live in the present moment? Why should we live in the present moment? How can we live in the present moment? Find out in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Q0SueAyZ2bM. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 13 December 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 10 Dec 2020 The Four ElementsWhat are The Four Elements? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/ms1QmA9nBLI.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qNnZG0hMPUU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 6 December 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Living in the Present MomentWhat does it mean to live in the present moment? Why should we live in the present moment? How can we live in the present moment? Find out in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/hdCN9zd2KV8. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 3 Dec 2020 Can Non-Vegetarian Buddhists Take Beef?Ven Chuan Guan explains the Chinese Buddhist custom of not eating beef in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/Ksk_2YDhcSg.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/T_UIxBhxfeo. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...
Happiness Through MindfulnessVenerable B. Dhammaratana shares some important pointers on mindfulness and how it can achieve happiness in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/hEQbosLOvoI. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 26 Jul 2020 How to Get The Most Out of Your Chanting PracticeVen Chuan Guan explains how to make your chanting a more effective practice in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/diqqA5xZKk4.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/-0B2mBWsJtg. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 22 November 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
What is The Self?What is the self? What are its characteristics? Ven Chuan Guan explores these questions in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/mi193R4lyO8. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 19 Nov 2020 A Reflection on No-SelfVen Chuan Guan shares an interesting reflection on no-self we can perform when we relieve ourselves in the restroom in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/UFVLBm6B6qg. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qNnZG0hMPUU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...
Compassion – A Necessary Defilement?Ven Chuan Guan shares on the need to exercise wisdom while practicing compassion in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/miTMJ3zD09U. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 15 November 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 12 Nov 2020 What Happens To The Past Unwholesome Seeds of An Arahant?Is someone who attained Arahanthood freed from all the consequences of his previous unwholesome karmic seeds? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/aiXOO39__Oc.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/K9030lf0MVc. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 8 November 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Do What You Love or Love What You Do?Do what you love or love what you do? Find out in this week’s sharing on how we can find a balance and build new wholesome habits to sustain our practices. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3_q6McwewC0. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 29 Oct 2020 What Is The Best Location to Observe the Breath during Meditation?Where should a meditator observe the breath during meditation? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/im9b_LljaiY.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/T_UIxBhxfeo. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes Read More ...
The Four Noble TruthsWhat are the significance of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism? Find out in this Dharma sharing by Venerable A. Somananda (Pre-recording in English) Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/ZHirbBhXIyo. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 Oct 2020 Must Vegetarians Order Food Only From Vegetarian Stores?Must we order food only from purely vegetarian stores when we are on vegetarian practice? Ven Chuan Guan shares his thoughts in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/WdS3ySP9OlI.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/XSK451eGDsA. FOLLOW Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 15 Oct 2020 Dedication of MeritsHow can we dedicate the merits that we accrue in the wholesome, not necessarily spiritual, actions in our daily lives? What happens to the undedicated merits? Find out in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/cvvNnB5ANls.Catch the full video of the SGC session at Read More ...
What If There is No Life After Death?What if there is no life after death? Find out in this week’s Dharma sharing by Venerable K. Rathanasara, Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/CYH_bKKIAHE. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 8 Oct 2020 ForgivenessWhat does forgiving entail? Why should we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/hNyR_EprG-k.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/64ZxLkB3qmU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 1 Oct 2020 The Three ObstaclesVen Chuan Guan explains the Three Defilements referred to in the first line of a standard Dedication of Merits verse in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/iKHE404WJw8.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/4xPBdsml4fk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Read More ...
Non-Self (Anatta)What is the buddhist concept of non-self? Learn more about non-self and how we can use this understanding in our practice in this Dharma sharing, which was originally given at Buddhist Fellowship on 12 Apr 2015. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/tmCqQ_x7HFE. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 24 Sep 2020 Dealing With Unrestrained DefilementsHow can we begin to deal with our defilements? Ven Chuan Guan answers a student’s question in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/edsCeWi6fKk.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/utWkXo-lnL0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 17 Sep 2020 ImpermanenceVen Chuan Guan shares on how we can live with impermanence in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/-0B2mBWsJtg.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/XSK451eGDsA. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Emptying OurselvesWhat does it mean by emptiness in Buddhism? Find out in this video how we apply the teachings on emptiness and bring about meaningful changes in our lives by transforming ourselves from within. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/1eJZ5TwpcnA. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 10 Sep 2020 Is it Selfish to Give with the Intent to Gain Merits?Should we only give selflessly? Is it considered selfish to give with the intent to gain merits? Venerable Chuan Guan shares on what is selfish and what is not in merit making. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/ivwDc__hc3M.Catch Read More ...
The Four Basis of Hospitality What are the Four Basis of Hospitality in Buddhism? Find out in this Dharma sharing by Bhante Wimalajothi from The Buddhist Library. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/vWofrrKYniQ. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 3 Sept 2020 RepentanceHow should we repent when we did something wrong? Find out in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/bozcHlimHFw.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be//64ZxLkB3qmU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Living Our Lives with Gratitude What are you grateful for in life? Find out in this video how we can apply the Buddhist teachings on gratitude in our daily lives. Catch the full video of the talk athttps://youtu.be/nwWg9q740-s. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
佛教徒应具备的德行 In this week’s SGC, our guest speaker Ven Wan Qing shares on the attributes that Buddhists should strive towards and cultivate in Mandarin. Catch the full video of the talk at https://youtu.be/uSxOnRKsviE. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 27 Aug 2020 Three Kinds of GivingFind out what are the 3 kinds of giving in the perfection of giving in this bite size dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/tsd8iIzNgSg.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/E4Fm6H0yiBM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 20 Aug 2020 Balancing Service to Others & Self Improvement with Self GratificationHow do we keep our efforts in servicing others and self improvement sustainable? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/gosKu4tpWog.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/CqLTpIsDPJk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...
Emptiness – The Unique Teachings of the Buddha in Our LifeWhat does emptiness mean in Buddhism? Learn more about emptiness and how we can apply the unique teachings of the Buddha in our life in this Dharma sharing originally given at KMSPKS. Catch the full video of the talk athttps://youtu.be/q1gQAIdJzlQ. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 13 Aug 2020 Is There Really Rebirth?While there are rebirths to 6 realms as per Buddha’s teaching, we may not be able to observe them directly, and subscribe to them based on conviction. Ven Chuan Guan shares with us the need to cultivate wholesome deeds in this present life, regardless of Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 6 Aug 2020 Is it Right to Have Material Pursuit?While material pursuit brings about progress, we should also balance it with spiritual progression. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/gQkPb_L0B7E.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/CqLTpIsDPJk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...
Dharma Learning and Application in Daily Life Ven Chuan Guan talks about how to learn and apply the Dharma in our daily lives in this talk delivered at Mangala Vihara Buddhist Fellowship on 25 March 2019. Catch the full video of the talk at https://youtu.be/83dXyMvjU9s. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 30 Jul 2020 How does Faith Help us to Overcome Difficulties?Ven Chuan Guan shares with us how faith is able to instil our trust in our end goal, in our process and our capability to achieve it to help us overcome difficulties. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/82q03WeaLMY.Catch the full video Read More ...
Ask Me Anything Ven Chuan Guan answers questions about repentance, vegetarianism, and more in the final SGC session before he goes for the Rains Retreat from Aug to Oct 2020. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/moMp6rpGkSg. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 26 July 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 23 Jul 2020 What is Paramita?Watch this bite-size dhama and learn the meaning of the term “paramita”, and the kinds of paramitas in the Buddhist teachings. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/9Ad6SGQKtuE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/E4Fm6H0yiBM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 19 July 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Puremind Pureland Ven Chuan Guan answers a few questions about Pureland(s) in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/K9030lf0MVc. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 16 Jul 2020 Must We Take The 5 Precepts When We Take Refuge?Is it compulsory to take 5 Precepts when we take Refuge in the Triple Gems? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/dhWWQhtlZJY.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Lyi9Av4XUdM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
The Four Reliances Ven Chuan Guan shares on the Four Reliances, and a bit on the Dedication of Merits verses and Western Pureland in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/4xPBdsml4fk. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 12 July 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Prayers in Our Life Explore the significance of prayers in Buddhism and how they form a part of our practice with Ven Chuan Guan in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/hlav8ki9I4s. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 5 July 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 21 June 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 14 June 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 7 June 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 31 May 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 2 Jul 2020 Is Burning Paper Offerings Consistent With Buddhism?Ven Chuan Guan shares on how we can turn Chinese practice of burning paper offering to a mindset consistent with Buddhism. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/VLI9_PcHPPE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/9uOIvIB4nXA. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 9 Jul 2020 How Can We Be Reborn as Humans?Ven Chuan Guan shares on how the practices required for one to be reborn in the human realm. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/1TO_3qPaBYI.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3X9eEcNKLjM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 25 Jun 2020 Using Noise in Our Practice Ven Chuan Guan shares on how noise can be used to help our practice in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/iRn1IA2dR14.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/603WetI2Ke4. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
Living with COVID-19 How can we find peace in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? How can the Dharma make a difference in these difficult times? Ven Chuan Guan shares some pointers on living with the consequences of COVID-19 in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/W_yLRGtVXbI. Come join Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 18 Jun 2020 What Happens After We Attain Enlightenment?Ven Chuan Guan answers a student’s question on what happens after we attain Englightenment in this bite-sized video. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/omu0VcgRAwo.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/NVLIg7a-z-8. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...
Saying Goodbye Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 14 Jun 2020 Ven Chuan Guan shares his thoughts on the recent demise of his father in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/lsIol0mlg7s. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 11 Jun 2020 Is Pureland in the Heavenly Realm?Ven Chuan Guan gives a brief introduction to Pureland in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/tosOujN8nLM.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/NVLIg7a-z-8. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – Read More ...
Living with Impermanence Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 7 Jun 2020 Ven Chuan Guan answers the remaining questions about meditation from last week’s SGC, and shares on impermanence and its implications. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/XSK451eGDsA. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 4 June 2020 How Does 超度 Work? Ven Chuan Guan shares on how 超度 works in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/JKw9HtaThWI.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Ir0LqFNmgGU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Ask Me Anything – Meditation Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 31 May 2020 How should we deal with bad experiences while meditating? Where should we observe our breath? Ven Chuan Guan answers these questions and more in this week’s SGC session. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/T_UIxBhxfeo. Come join us Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 28 May 2020 Why Are We Concerned About What Happens After We Die? Ven Chuan Guan shares on why we may be concerned about what happens to us after we die with a humorous reflection. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/fJ7alVqyAdc.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/tUtCWFdu8f0. FOLLOW Read More ...
When the Eight Winds Blow Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 24 May 2020 What are the Eight Winds? How do the responses of an enlightened person differ from that of an unenlightened person to these eight winds differ? Ven Chuan Guan shares on the Lokavipatti Sutta in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 24 May 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 21 May 2020 What Do the Sharing of Merits Verses Mean? Ven Chuan Guan explains the meaning of one of the most commonly recited verses for the Dedication of Merits in the Chinese Mahayana tradition. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/x4rBZ1xYr5o.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Ir0LqFNmgGU. FOLLOW Read More ...
Misery or Joy in our Practice Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 17 May 2020 Has your practice always brought you joy? What happens if it doesn’t? Why does it not always bring joy? Ven Chuan Guan explores these questions and more in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 17 May 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 14 May 2020 How To Live With Annoying Neighbours Ven Chuan Guan shares on how to live with neighbours who may be distrubing us in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/YeljX86hM3k.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/iNoe2Z1mMEU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 10 May 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 10 May 2020 Managing Emotions and Being Human What does it mean to be human with respect to our emotions? How can we relate to our emotions more wisely? Ven Chuan Guan explores these questions and more in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 7 May 2020 Chanting 108 TimesWhat is the significance of chanting 108 times? Join us to find out in this bite-size Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/IVVczHOSZiY.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qGiLM6CO1HE. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 3 May 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 3 May 2020 Attachment … Is it All Bad? Ven Chuan Guan invites the viewers to explore if all forms of attachments are necessarily bad in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/hVZTRb2zzFs. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 Apr 2020 Say Yes to HappinessVen Chuan Guan shares on how to be happier in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/jHZtSxL6fNk.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/QGwM0LzHwRM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 26 April 2020 Ask Me Anything Ven Chuan Guan answers questions from the audience on the applicability of the Buddha’s teachings to modern corporate life, dedication of merits, what happens in the 49 days after death, and more in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 26 Apr 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 23 Apr 2020 Do Not Compare Your Practice With OthersJoin Ven Chuan Guan as he shares how we can self -assess our progress in our spiritual practice without comparison to others. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/u96YQ7Z9m_k.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/jb1TS7C9yUA. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 19 Apr 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 19 April 2020 Abhaya Sutta (MN58) Ven Chuan Guan shares on the Abhaya Sutta https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.058.than.html in the context of handling people who refuse to wear masks in the current Covid19 pandemic, and offers some tips on how to deal with noise during our practice in this week’s SGC. Catch Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 16 Apr 2020 Mind Your Own BusinessVen Chuan Guan shares on how to avoid defilements when we receive things from others. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/mWF_HOdyepQ.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/eOLIYJZeIDg. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 12 Apr 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 12 April 2020 清明節 Qing Ming Festival Ven Chuan Guan shares on on how to make this year’s Qingming more meaningful when most temples are closed and many puja sessions have moved online. . Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/wL6RRc7v2-M. Come join us every Sunday Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 9 Apr 2020 What Else Is There Besides Our Physical Bodies? Ven Chuan Guan shares on what constitutes what we are aware of as ourselves besides our physical bodies. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/44DVVnu4Gz4.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/tUtCWFdu8f0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 5 Apr 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 5 April 2020 Stay Home Practices Ven Chuan Guan shares on the daily practices that we can do while serving the COVID19 Stay-Home notice. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qNnZG0hMPUU. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 2 April 2020 What Roles do Chanting Play in Buddhism?This bite-size dharma shares on the benefits of chanting, which is a common practice in Buddhism. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/FNf-wi_q6sQ.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qGiLM6CO1HE. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 29 March 2020 Ask Me Anything Shifu shares with us on the practice of contemplation of our own mortality, and extend it to those close to us to help us deal with grief and loss of loved ones. He also shares with us pointers on how to communicate the Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 29 Mar 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 26 Mar 2020 What is Karma?Ven Chuan Guan explains what karma is in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/TRLBNRXXPa8.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/QGwM0LzHwRM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 15 Mar 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 22 March 2020 The House is On Fire Ven Chuan Guan elaborates on his recent blog post The House is on Fire where he shared on resolving the important urgent matters first before rushing to find the answers to less immediately irrelevant questions. This blog post is based partially Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 22 Mar 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 15 March 2020 Of Rebirth and the Six Realms Ven Chuan Guan explains the Six Realms of existence, and how they are related to rebirth in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/NVLIg7a-z-8. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 19 Mar 2020 Have You Done Your Due?Ven Chuan Guan shares on some reflections one can do especially on Pay Day, but also on other days as well. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/3RKIQMLJHZs.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/eOLIYJZeIDg. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 12 Mar 2020 The Three Spheres of Emptiness Ven Chuan Guan shares on the meaning of emptiness, and how emptiness is evident in all interactions between people. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/o6Fn6A11TvM.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/-qGUdvVmldU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 8 March 2020 Sharing Merits Ven Chuan Guan explains the concept of sharing merits and the meaning of a few commonly recited Dedication of Merit verses. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Ir0LqFNmgGU. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 8 Mar 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
YouTube Excerpt posted on 5 Mar 2020 What is Rebirth? Ven Chuan Guan explains the concept of rebirth in Buddhism in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/B-AgbeYnZN0.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/tUtCWFdu8f0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 1 Mar 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 1 Mar 2020 Patience : Simile of the Saw Ven Chuan Guan shares on the Simile of the Saw from the Kakacupama Sutta and how to live with our neighbors whom we may sometimes be disturbed by. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/iNoe2Z1mMEU. Come join Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 27 Feb 2020 How Do We Become Good Dharma Vessels? Ven Chuan Guan shares on how we can make ourselves suitable Dharma vessels for transmitting the Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/FdtVWzr2ydo.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/i_ATiCVQZmg. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 23 Feb 2020 Changing Minds, Splitting Ways One form of suffering is separation from loved ones, which occurs not only through death but also when there is a change of heart. Ven Chuan Guan shares on how we should view such situations, and handle them with wisdom. Catch the Read More ...
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 16 Feb 2020 Compassion in Times of Fear How should the Great Compassionate Mantra be recited? How can we practice compassion during this period of fear and uncertainty? Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/293jj1tI1yU. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN Read More ...
YouTube Excerpt posted on 13 Feb 2020 Our Titles At Work Ven Chuan Guan shares on how we should view the titles we have at work (e.g. “manager”) in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/ZGtNmvTxUfY.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://yotu.be/Lyi9Av4XUdM. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 9 Feb 2020 The World is Ending? Ven Chuan Guan shares on fear, the need for compassion, and points for reflection amidst the ongoing 2019-nCoV outbreak. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3GCg3Hpyzaw Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES Read More ...
Weekly Spiritual Group Cultivation (SGC) on 19 Jan 2020 Chinese New Year Customs Ven Chuan Guan shares on some traditional customs during the Chinese New Year and how we can incorporate Dharma into these customs. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/Em8MUCqn82A. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...
Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 19 Jan 2020. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.works Facebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivation Youtube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivation iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855