Author Archives: Poh Ern Si

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

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf 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 minutesBuddhism 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 minutesWe 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 minutesIt 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”

The Practicality of Buddhism: Is it the Teaching That’s Impractical, or You?

Reading Time: 8 minutesIn both the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, it is always emphasised that propagation of the Buddha way is beyond boundaries (Hokkien: Hood Huat Boo Phee). What does it mean? Simply put, in whatever ways we practise, so long as it is within the scope of the Dharma teachings, you are within the correct path inContinue reading “The Practicality of Buddhism: Is it the Teaching That’s Impractical, or You?”

The Underestimated Power of Prayers

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen it comes to religion, prayers are one of the core aspects not to be missed. But are you aware of what prayers can truly do? Do you fully understand the power prayers can manifest with effective praying? We will discuss this in simple terms here. Prayers in Buddhism: Sutras & Mantras In Buddhism, theContinue reading “The Underestimated Power of Prayers”

7 Simple Questions to Ask Yourself in Adopting A Correct Path to Buddhism

Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you think you know how to practise Buddhism correctly or in the right way? Let us discuss this subject. When it comes to the correct path to Buddhism, many Buddhist laities seem to proclaim their deep understanding of the way of life as outlined by Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Having read hundredsContinue reading “7 Simple Questions to Ask Yourself in Adopting A Correct Path to Buddhism”

Understanding the Proper Ways to Right Cultivation in Buddhism

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen approaching the subject of Buddhism and right cultivation, you will find there are many differing opinions from many different people, be it among Buddhist laities, practitioners and teachers. But which one is the right way? What can we do to properly understand the correct cultivation concepts? Here, Lord Buddha, also revered to as theContinue reading “Understanding the Proper Ways to Right Cultivation in Buddhism”