Author Archives: Poh Ern Si

Reading Time: 6 minutes“How to cultivate spirituality successfully as beginners?” We often hear this question among the Buddhist laities, even among those who have been following Buddhism for decades. While this seems to be a simple question, in truth, it takes a few “ingredients” to actually begin cultivating spirituality successfully. In this article, we will touch on theContinue reading “3 Basic Traits to Begin Cultivating Spirituality Successfully”

Reading Time: 6 minutesSacrifice is a word that is easy to say but difficult to do in real life. Worse, some people think they are doing a great act of sacrifice for others but in actual fact, their actions are just a reflection of their foolish assumptions and thoughts that brings little to no benefits. In this benefitsContinue reading “The Benefits of Sacrifice”

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe word “Jhanas” may be familiar to some Buddhist laities yet the chapter on Jhanas may be one of the most elusive knowledge in knowing whether one has achieved a fruitful training. Most of the times we are unsure of our ripening stage of cultivation after years and years of practices. Many Buddhists have noContinue reading “Beginner’s Guide to Jhanas – The Telltale Sign of A Successful Cultivation”

Reading Time: 7 minutes“Attachment is the cause of suffering.” Many a times, Buddhists hear of such a statement, and typically nod in agreement. However, knowing the cause of suffering is one thing – working towards eradicating the root cause is a totally different story altogether. And most of the time, we all agree it’s easier said than done.Continue reading “Attachment, The Greatest Hindrance To Our Cultivation”

Reading Time: 6 minutes“Oh, I am satisfied with what I have now.” “Well, I don’t need much to live on these days. I’m contented with what I have now.” You commonly hear the people around us, especially those advancing in age mentioning such statements. At a glance, you would have thought these people are contented but in actualContinue reading “The Essence of Contentment”

Reading Time: 5 minutesLong 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”

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe 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”