Author Archives: Poh Ern Si

Reading Time: 5 minutes In those ancient times of the fifties and sixties, Chinese funeral rites were usually conducted according to Taoist procedure as Buddhism teachings were not spearheaded into our Malaysian region yet until somewhere in the seventies. After the seventies, lots of Buddhist schools started springing up and many began to imbibe the teachings of Buddhism. UponContinue reading “The Myth of Performing A Taoist Funeral Rite”

Reading Time: 6 minutes There will come a time when one family member passes on, and this is usually the time where questions regarding the funeral of the deceased arise. It shouldn’t be much of a problem for those whose faith has fixed death customs, but this isn’t the case for Buddhists. In our Malaysian Buddhist way of lifeContinue reading “3 Biggest Myths of Conducting Buddhist Funeral Rites”

Reading Time: 6 minutes Every now and then, when you get together with friends or Buddhist devotees, you often hear talks about some having spiritual master or learning from certain sifu. And for the most part, many people continue to question how to choose a good spiritual teacher or master, since it is one of the most profound decisionsContinue reading “How to Choose A Good Spiritual Teacher or Master”

Reading Time: 5 minutes Picture this: you have a problem, you know you need to find ways and means to solve your problem, and yet – you seem to be stuck at a spot, you keep asking yourself what to do because you really don’t have a clue where or how you should begin to tackle your problem oneContinue reading “What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do”

Reading Time: 6 minutes In the quiet eye of our inner storms, there lies a gentle whisper of balance and peace, often drowned out by the roaring winds of our inward emotional turbulence. It’s a universal human experience, this inner tumult—a chaotic dance of thoughts, feelings, and sensations that can unsettle the sturdiest of ships on the roughest ofContinue reading “How to Calm Your Inward Emotional Turbulence”

Reading Time: 5 minutes In the modern hustle and bustle, stress has become a familiar presence for many. The continual pressures of work, family, and daily obligations frequently result in feelings of being overwhelmed and fatigued by those activities. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine a life free from the grips of stress, where each dayContinue reading “How to Live A Stress Free Life”

Reading Time: 7 minutes Meditation is one of the most abstract notion of practice in our spiritual cultivation. Without understanding the underlying basic conditions in spiritual meditation, then one would find it difficult to practice meditation for spirituality successfully to attain liberation across the ocean of Samsara – the life cycle of rebirth and death. Spiritual meditations are theContinue reading “An Introduction to A Self Satisfying Spiritual Meditation for Beginners”

Reading Time: 6 minutes Condolences. Perhaps someone close to you has passed on. Perhaps a relative or a friend has died, and what comes next is to hold a funeral ceremony in loving memory of the departed. As heartfelt wishes and consolatory words are offered to the affected families, it is a piece of even sadder news to knowContinue reading “A Guide to Chinese Funeral Ceremony in Malaysia: Funeral Rites, Services and More”

Reading Time: 6 minutes The modern era, marked by technological advancements, often veers us away from the path of self-discovery and deeper understanding of the inner workings of this world, fostering an environment driven by materialism and neglecting the spiritual realm. However, delving into the importance of self-realization becomes increasingly crucial in a world overshadowed by conflicts and aContinue reading “The Importance of Self Realization and How to Achieve It”

Reading Time: 6 minutes Are you approaching the golden years of retirement and wondering, “What to do in retirement?” The transition from a bustling career to a more relaxed lifestyle can be both exciting and challenging. Many retirees find themselves at a crossroads, uncertain about how to make the most of their newfound freedom. We at Poh Ern SiContinue reading “What To Do in Retirement? Retirement Ideas, Tips and More”