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Navigating conversations about death can be challenging, especially with ageing parents. In this poignant episode, Sis. Sylvia Bay, esteemed Dhamma Scholar shares insights on how to approach the topic of death with our parents, particularly in cultures where discussing death is considered taboo:

🕊️Learn when is the best time and ways to discuss death with loved ones.

😔How to address feelings of regret and inspire ongoing positive actions in your loved ones.

🌱Understand the comforting concept of rebirth can transform the way we view death and mortality.

#FilialPiety #Family #Wisdom #ParentChild #Death

About the Speaker

Sylvia Bay has been dedicated to the study and practice of Buddha's teaching since 1992. She graduated with a B.A. (Hons) First Class, in Buddhist Studies, from the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka in 2000 and joined the teaching staff of the Buddhist and Pali College (Singapore) in 2001. Since 2002, Sylvia has also been a regular speaker on Buddhist doctrine, Buddhist history, and the practical application of the Buddha's teachings in daily life, at the invitation of various Buddhist organisations in Singapore. She published her first book in May 2014: the 1st volume of a 2-part series on the life of the Buddha which is titled, "Between The Lines: An Analytical Appreciation of Buddha's Life". Volume 2 was launched on Vesak day of year 2015. Sylvia also holds a B.Soc.Sci (Hons) from NUS and a Masters in International Public Policy (M.I.P.P) from School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins.

Transcript: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/hol-ep49

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:20) Discussing Death with Loved Ones

(04:18) Addressing Regret and Making Amends

(08:01) Role of the Sangha

(10:02) Coping with Grief and Attachment

(13:20) Letting Go as an Expression of Wisdom

(18:06) Understanding Attachment and Self-Love

(22:07) Conclusion

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei, Ong Chye Chye, Melvin, Yoke Kuen

Editor and transcriber of this episode: 

Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng

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In this thought-provoking discussion between Cheryl and esteemed Dhamma Scholar Sis. Sylvia Bay, we explore the vital Dhamma principles that guide us in our relationships with our parents and the deeper aspects of filial duty while staying true to our principles! Highlights include:

🌱 The Buddha’s teachings on honoring our parents and fulfilling our filial duties, both materially and spiritually

🌱 Balancing personal well-being and parental expectations

🌱 Exercising wisdom and setting boundaries in familial relationships

#FilialPiety #Buddhism #Family #Wisdom #ParentChild #HandfulOfLeaves

About the Speaker

Sylvia Bay has been dedicated to the study and practice of Buddha's teaching since 1992. She graduated with a B.A. (Hons) First Class, in Buddhist Studies, from the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka in 2000 and joined the teaching staff of the Buddhist and Pali College (Singapore) in 2001. Since 2002, Sylvia has also been a regular speaker on Buddhist doctrine, Buddhist history, and the practical application of the Buddha's teachings in daily life, at the invitation of various Buddhist organisations in Singapore. She published her first book in May 2014: the 1st volume of a 2-part series on the life of the Buddha which is titled, "Between The Lines: An Analytical Appreciation of Buddha's Life". Volume 2 was launched on Vesak day of year 2015. Sylvia also holds a B.Soc.Sci (Hons) from NUS and a Masters in International Public Policy (M.I.P.P) from School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins.

Transcript: ⁠https://bit.ly/hol-ep-48

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Dhamma Principles For Filial Buddhists: Honouring and Fulfilling Duties to Parents

01:00 - Setting the Cause and Condition for Parents to Cultivate the Five Mental States (Faith, Morality, Learning, Generosity and Wisdom)

09:32 - Balancing Personal Well-Being and Parental Expectations

10:18 - Fair Play in Filial Duties

14:10 - Filial Piety ≠ Fulfilling Our Parents’ Every Desire

17:47 - Exercising Wisdom and Boundaries In Familial Relationships

20:58 - Seeking Guidance from Wise Individuals on Navigating Family Dynamics

22:23 - Conclusion and Recap

Resources:

• Sigālovāda Sutta (DN31) https://accesstoinsight.org/ati/tipitaka/dn/dn.31.0.ksw0.html

• Kataññu Suttas: Gratitude (AN 2.31-32) https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an02/an02.031.than.html 

  
  

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Editor and transcriber of this episode: 

Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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About Amy Edelstein: 

• IPPY-award winner and #1 Amazon bestselling author 
• Begun her own meditation practice in 1978, spent four decades practicing, studying, researching, writing about
• Founder of Inner Strength Education, which brings mindfulness, systems thinking, and social-emotional tools to under-resourced schools, training more than 17,000 teens in Philadelphia public high schools. 
• Created a trauma-informed free mindfulness app for teens Inner Strength VIBE, available on GooglePlay and App Stores. 
• Awarded a Philadelphia Social Innovation Award for her organisation’s work in Violence Reduction. 
• She is a Cornell University College scholar and the author of six books, including The Conscious Classroom.

Transcript: here

Timestamp: 

(02:46): Amy and why she spent her 21st in the Himalayas

(09:04): What is wisdom?

(12:19): Learnings & experience in Zanskar

(19:06): Do you need to go to the mountains to experience inner awakening?

(22:41): Tapping into love amidst rising gun violence in the neighbourhood

(26:44): Increasing our capacity to love ourselves

(30:02): Severe Car Crash and mindfulness to rise above anxiety

(36:13): Making meditation possible even if we're busy

(40:12): How to choose your spiritual teacher to guide you

(43:40): Where to find Amy's work and her new book

More from Amy:

Book: Adventure to Zanskar - A young woman’s solitary journey to reach physical and metaphysical heights

Book: The conscious classroom - The Inner Strength System(TM) for Transforming the Teenage Mind

FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmyEdelstein.Educator 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/innerstrengtheducation/

Insight Timer Guided meditation 

August Lum for creating the new sound track for our podcast: His work here 

Sopisa for editing the transcript for this episode

• Siau Yen Chan
• Alvin Chan
• Lynn Leng
• V You Guang

🍵 Join us in this episode as we spill the tea with HOL Co-Founders, Heng Xuan and Kai Xin!

🤝 Learn how this Dhammatic Duo navigate disappointment and conflict in their collaboration, emphasizing open communication and shared commitment.

💬 Gain valuable insights from the co-founders as they unveil and reflect on their insecurities and vulnerabilities as leaders.

🧘‍♂️ Discover the mindfulness practices the co-founders use for dealing with difficult emotions.

#HandfulOfLeaves #Leadership #Mindfulness #Vulnerability #Communication #Buddhism

About the Speakers

👤 Koh Kai Xin is a co-founder of HighSpark, a strategic communications consulting and training agency. She started her Dhamma journey at the age of 17 with Buddhist Fellowship Singapore and has been volunteering her time at various Buddhist organisations. She's now a mentor under the SBM mentorship programme. Her perfect holiday is a long meditation retreat in the forest monasteries.

👤 Teo Heng Xuan works as a senior associate in an investment firm. He is also the co-founder of DAYWA, a community for young Buddhist working adults in Singapore & Handful Of Leaves, a popular Buddhist media platform that publishes insightful articles and a podcast series. He is also a mentor for the BFY youth group. 

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introductions

(01:02) Exciting Plans for the Future: Moving Abroad, Buddhist Pilgrimage and more!

(03:01) Unveiling Insecurities and Vulnerabilities

(06:55) Navigating Personal Struggles and Balancing Priorities in Leadership

(11:08) Handling Disappointment and Conflict in Collaboration

(16:57) Mindfulness Techniques for Dealing with Difficult Emotions

Resources:

💡 Ways to support our efforts: https://handfulofleaves.life/support

Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei, Ong Chye Chye 

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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Resilient. Strong. Got their sh*t together. Are these words used to describe you? But deep down, do you struggle with embracing vulnerability, fearing you'll become a burden, to even the closest around you?" She was the epitome of success—thriving in the corporate world, a respected Nominated MP, and happily married. Yet, life had its own plans and threw her into a “colossal collapse” of a broken heart, a broken marriage, and a broken bank account.

And that deep dark place was also the birthplace of wisdom for her when she realised that she didn’t have to do it all, alone. 

Join Anthea Ong on her empowering journey as she unveils:

• The transformative power of vulnerability
• Human to Human Connections: Deepening authentic, genuine relationships
• Learning how to set boundaries and avoid oversharing

Bonus: Feeling like you’re a burden to others? Anthea offers two refreshing takes on this!

Transcript here: ⁠https://bit.ly/hol-giveaway-29⁠

About Our Guest:

Anthea Ong served as a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2018–2020 in the 13th Parliament of Singapore. As a self-described “fultime human being, part-time everything else”, she is a mental health advocate, social entrepreneur and impact investor, life and leadership coach, strategy consultant, yoga and wellness instructor and author, amongst many other roles. She is never seen without headgear to match her multiple hats.

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It's a 90-min experience with tea appreciation, sign learning and mindful reflection led by the Deaf.

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Timestamps: 

(00:00): Introductions

(01:49): Vulnerability means Love and Relief / We are never so vulnerable as when we love

(05:37): Overcoming the shame of being vulnerable

(08:50):  Vulnerability is key to human connection

(10:03):  Vulnerability with boundaries

(15:11): Using Vulnerability to understand and end one’s suffering

(16:48): Vulnerability with Purpose

(25:34): Helping others feel more comfortable with vulnerability

(29:18): Vulnerability at the workplace

(34:34): Seeing our leaders as humans too

(37:50): Ideas for book titles on vulnerability

Resources:

⁠50 Shades of Love⁠

⁠Hush TeaBar⁠ - HUSH started in 2014 as a volunteer-run ground-up initiative before becoming a social enterprise in 2016 where we have mostly given employment and empowerment opportunities to Deaf persons and Hearing persons in recovery from mental health conditions. 

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Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Tee Ke Hui, Cheryl Cheah, Koh Kai Xin

In episode 28, we speak to the Group CEO of Etonhouse International Holdings - Singapore, Ng Yi-Xian who oversees schools from infant care to high school in 11 countries across 120 campuses. We discuss how mindfulness has changed his life, shaped his leadership and a lot more: 

🧘🏻How mindfulness supported him in the toughest time in his career

🤟🏻The idea of stupid grit

👔How he balances advocating mindfulness and respecting boundaries in the workplace

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How he manages to find time to meditate while taking care of 22,003 kids under his care

Mr. Ng Yi-Xian oversees the operations of the EtonHouse International Education Group which runs schools from infant care to high school in 11 countries across 120 campuses. As a second-generation entrepreneur and son of founder Ng Gim Choo, he is driven to take the group to the next level — he has been instrumental in the creation of new brands such as the Middleton International School, a revolutionary niche of affordable international schools in Singapore and The Eton Academy, that provides inquiry-led academic enrichment programmes from Nursery to Primary 6.

Prior to joining EtonHouse, Mr. Ng worked in a Hedge Fund in the United States. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, adventure sports, and pursuing mindfulness as he leads the culture of mindfulness and well-being in the organisation. A father of twin boys and a girl, Yi-Xian is experiencing the joys and challenges of parenthood while he also oversees the education and well-being of more than 20,000 students in the EtonHouse schools.

Transcript here: https://bit.ly/hol-ep-28-

Timestamps:

(03:00): Challenges faced in taking over Etonhouse

(06:00): Knowing your red zone and staying out of it

(07:30): Mindfulness as a lifetime adventure to Yi-xian

(09:17): Near-Death Experience

(12:00): As a Father of 3, where do you find time to go for retreats?

(13:08): Burnout and retreats. Different experiences from each experience

(19:49): Two would-be lies and being called a hypocrite

(21:00): Respecting other people’s boundaries with mindfulness in the corporate setting

(22:30): God and mindfulness

(25:43): Who would you be without mindfulness?

(26:51): Cheryl’s perspective on the question

(29:00): Kai Xin’s AnE experience

(20:59): Does mindfulness make one more obedient?

(33:05): Stupid grit

(35:27): Yi-Xian’s experiences with the Jhanas

(40:58): Enlightenment, maybe not

Resources:

About Jhanas: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/gunaratana/wheel351.html

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw.

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Tee Ke Hui, Cheryl Cheah, Koh Kai Xin

🧘‍♂️ In this episode, Phimol and Cheryl candidly share their experiences navigating familial conflicts and healing generational wounds in pursuit of inner peace through the practice of mindfulness, loving-kindness, and wise reflection. 

💖 Explore practical advice and valuable insights on fostering family harmony and creating lighter, more open connections with your loved ones. 

📜 Discover the Buddha’s teachings on building endurance amidst provocation and nurturing the elements conducive to harmony!

#Family #Parents #Harmony #Buddhism #Mindfulness #Podcast #Dhamma #InnerPeace #Acceptance #Kindness #Wisdom #NonSelf #MentalWellness #Healing

• (00:00) Introductions
• (00:45) Childhood Bliss and Conflicts
• (04:11) Overcoming the Urge to Control with Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Compassion
• (08:48) Inspiring Loved Ones Through Positive Transformation
• (11:40) Navigating Dissatisfaction by Reflecting on Attachment to Views
• (15:21) The Buddha’s Words on Elements Conducive to Harmony: Goodwill in action, speech, and thought, sharing, virtue, and Right View.
• (18:28) Going Against the Worldly Stream: Understanding the Transient Nature of Pleasures.
• (20:44) Moving from Resentment to Kindness: Creating a Lighter and More Open Connection.
• (22:00) Importance of Continuous Mindfulness Practice to Navigate Difficult Situations
• (22:51) Healing Generational Wounds in the Pursuit of Inner Peace
• (26:24) Navigating Family Dynamics During Festive Times
• (31:09) Simile of the Saw Sutta: Endurance Amidst Provocation

About the Speaker: Phimol Suwanarat, a son, a boyfriend and a brother aspires to live life with mindfulness, one breath, one moment, one day at a time.

Resources: Kakacūpama Sutta: The Simile of the Saw (Majjhima Nikāya 21) https://suttacentral.net/mn21/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin

Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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Ever wondered about the soothing voice behind “The Chant of Metta” or “Heart Sutra” often heard at Buddhist events?

🎵 In this episode, we get up close and personal for the first time with Imee Ooi, the talent behind many well-known and internationally acclaimed Buddhist songs. Discover how her soundscapes of serenity have opened Dhamma doors for people across borders and cultures! 🕊️ Gain insights from her journey and mission as a full-time Buddhist musician and a devoted Dhamma practitioner.

#ImeeOoi #BuddhistMusic #HeartSutra #ChantOfMetta

About the Speaker: Imee Ooi is a Chinese-Malaysian record producer, composer, and singer who composes and arranges music for classic Buddhist chant, mantra, and dharani. She performs her compositions in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Mandarin. In 1997 she founded a record label, I.M.M. Musicworks, to publish her music. She has released more than 50 albums (55 between 1998 and 2020). She has also composed and directed three highly acclaimed stage musicals: Siddhartha, Above Full Moon, and Princess Wen Cheng (aka Jewel of Tibet). More about Imee Ooi https://www.immmusic.com/imee-ooi

Transcript: ⁠https://bit.ly/hol-ep-38

• (00:00) The Start of my Buddhist Music Odyssey
• (05:25) Discovering the Transformative Practical Wisdom Within Ancient Buddhist Texts
• (14:09) Navigating Challenges with Understanding and Acceptance
• (18:09) Finding Greater Purpose and Satisfaction Beyond Fame and Fortune
• (21:46) The Buddha Dhamma as my Main Source of Inspiration
• (24:10) Creating Impact Beyond Borders and Cultures
• (27:33) Dedication to a Life of Spiritual Work through Music
• (30:01) The Vision of a “Buddhist Music Monastery”
• (34:58) Quest for Life's Purpose: Journeying Through Action
• (39:16) Living in the Present: Embracing Happiness Beyond Idealism

Resources: 🎧 Listen to Imee Ooi's Music here https://www.youtube.com/@IMMPACARTS-imeeooi

Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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What do taxes, death and kamma have in common? 🤔 You can't escape them!! Join us in this inspiring episode with Uncle Vijaya who shares candidly about his learnings as a practitioner for 84 years and how the Buddha's teachings guide him through the journey of life, and death.

#Kamma #Intention #Action #Death #Life #Gratitude #Buddhism #Dhamma #LifeLessons #WellBeing #InnerPeace #PresentMoment #LifeJourney

About the Speaker

Vijaya Samarawickrama, fondly known as Uncle Vijaya, is a respected figure within Buddhist communities, delivering countless inspiring Dhamma talks at universities, schools, and Dhamma centers throughout Malaysia, as well as in Singapore and Australia, spanning over six decades. In addition to his speaking engagements, he held the role of Patron at the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society in Kuala Lumpur and served as the Chairman of Nalanda Institute's Education team. He represented Malaysia in various Buddhist conventions and conferences, both locally and internationally. He has authored over a dozen booklets, with more than 150,000 copies distributed worldwide. Before his retirement, he held the position of a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and worked as a lecturer in Drama and Theatre, Public Speaking, and World Religion at Taylor's University American Degree Program.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/hol-ep-37⁠

• (00:00) Meet Uncle Vijaya
• (01:00) Embracing Death and Creating Present Moment Happiness the Buddhist Way
• (08:29) Unlocking Our Human Potential for Mental Purification
• (13:39) The Four Brahma Viharas: Experience Heaven in the Present Moment
• (19:18) Equanimity: Liberation from Emotional Burdens
• (23:53) Death Rituals: A Physicalization of Grief for the Protection of the Mind
• (28:05) Kataññutā: Knowing What Good Has Been Done and Reciprocating with Kindness
• (30:01) Safeguarding the Mind with the Four Brahma Viharas
• (33:38) The Dhamma Journey: From Understanding to Purification
• (37:47) Kamma is Intentional Action, Either Wholesome or Unwholesome
• (43:39) Kamma is Not Sin: Compassion, Understanding, and Education over Punishment
• (44:25) Don't Blame Everything on Kamma
• (47:52) A Rational Perspective on Death and Separation for a Peaceful Mind

Resources:

• Uncle Vijaya’s Publications: https://buddhistmahavihara.org/product-category/e-book/mr-vijaya-samarawickrama
• Uncle Vijaya's Dhamma Talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfbyyIy0BWlj6iG2TYNVRk_kFPyKaqr3Q

Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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Join us for an enlightening journey with HOL's co-founders, Heng Xuan and Kai Xin, as they evolve from nominal Buddhists into a passionate Dhamma-tic Duo. 

• 🌱 Discover practical Buddhist wisdom for a happier life, gain momentum on your personal journey, and delve into fun facts about the HOL team. 
• ⚖️ Learn how to balance Dhamma service and self-care for a sustainable path, set priorities, and choose your suffering wisely for resilience and long-term well-being. 
• 😊 Embark on a blissful quest for a more fulfilling life!

#HOLJourney #WisdomUnleashed #ResilienceMatters #Service

About the Speakers

• 👤 Koh Kai Xin is a co-founder of HighSpark, a strategic communications consulting and training agency. She started her Dhamma journey at the age of 17 with Buddhist Fellowship Singapore and has been volunteering her time at various Buddhist organisations. She's now a mentor under the SBM mentorship programme. Her perfect holiday is a long meditation retreat in the forest monasteries.
• 👤 Teo Heng Xuan works as a senior associate in an investment firm. He is also the co-founder of DAYWA, a community for young Buddhist working adults in Singapore & Handful Of Leaves, a popular Buddhist media platform that publishes insightful articles and a podcast series. He is also a mentor for the BFY youth group. 

Transcript: ⁠https://bit.ly/hol-ep-36⁠ 

• (00:00) Meet the HOL Co-Founders: Heng Xuan and Kai Xin
• (01:04) From Nominal Buddhists to a Passionate Dhamma-tic Duo: Paying It Forward
• (05:54) HOL’s Evolution: Delivering Practical Buddhist Wisdom for a Happier Life
• (09:10) Gaining Momentum and Seeing Success as a Dhamma Door
• (12:17) Fun Facts about the HOL Co-Founders: Q&A Edition
• (15:03) Passion, Energy, and the HOL Journey Amid Life Commitments
• (22:03) Balancing Cultivation with Dhamma Service for A Sustainable Journey
• (27:33) Setting Priorities: Knowing your Glass Balls and Rubber Balls in different Stages of Life
• (28:11) Paradigm Shift on Suffering: Choosing Your Suffering Wisely to Build Resilience against Unchosen Suffering, for Long-Term Welfare

Resources:

• 💡 Buddhism & Pre-Marital Sex: https://handfulofleaves.life/buddhism-pre-marital-sex-can-or-not-ah
• 💡 Ways to support our efforts: ⁠https://handfulofleaves.life/support
• 💡 Dhamma Talks on-the-go: ⁠https://www.dhammatalks.org

Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei, Zayn See, Yu Xiangzhi

Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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