Author Archives: Poh Ern Si

The Potency of Sincerity

Reading Time: 5 minutes Long ago, not only did the ancient people have straightforward thinking and honesty but also, the golden character of sincerity. Gone were the days when these ancient people will act in accordance with their clear conscience and true desires of their heart. In today’s topic, we discuss the true meaning of sincerity, and how youContinue reading “The Potency of Sincerity”

Abhidharma Goes Along With Practice

Reading Time: 5 minutes We are aware that theory will never win practice, as practice is where you gain important hands-on experience while theory only serves as information that remains just as ideas unless executed. This is the same analogy when it comes to Buddhism – Abhidharma goes along with practice as they are interdependent. Let’s discuss about theContinue reading “Abhidharma Goes Along With Practice”

What Are Instinct, Intuition and Wisdom? Here’s A Simple Guide

Reading Time: 6 minutes If you’re a Buddhist or someone who has explored some religious texts, you have probably heard about these three terms: Instinct, Intuition, Wisdom. These three qualities are highly valued in spirituality, because our sense of right and wrong, and how we go about our daily lives well are governed by our levels of instinct, intuitionContinue reading “What Are Instinct, Intuition and Wisdom? Here’s A Simple Guide”

Adopting Correct Buddhist Practices In Spiritual Training: 5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life

Reading Time: 8 minutes Buddhism is often deemed as a simple teaching yet profound in so many ways. One of the important aspects of Buddhism include spiritual training and spiritual cultivation. However, many Buddhists are often confused about the right Buddhist practices for spiritual training. Driven by blind beliefs and lack of analysis, many Buddhists merely follow certain waysContinue reading “Adopting Correct Buddhist Practices In Spiritual Training: 5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life”

The Non-Choice Cultivation Concept in Buddhism

Reading Time: 6 minutes We are always taught that in life, we are given the power of choice. However, when it comes to cultivation, you don’t get to choose and do as you please though. We will discuss on the choice-making aspect on cultivation concept in Buddhism. In many instances, cultivation is a simple concept of practising straightforward andContinue reading “The Non-Choice Cultivation Concept in Buddhism”

What Makes A Good Buddhist? When Believing in Buddhism Blindly Isn’t Enough

Reading Time: 7 minutes It is no longer a surprise that people of faith could be a superficial follower in name in today’s world. Talk to any one of your contacts, and you will probably hear statements like, “I’m not sure, I’m just following these practices because my parents say so”, or “I don’t know why we have toContinue reading “What Makes A Good Buddhist? When Believing in Buddhism Blindly Isn’t Enough”