The Simsapa Leaves

Raymond’s note: Many Buddhists believe that upon Enlightenment, all the secrets of the cosmos became the Buddha’s knowledge, including its creation, preservation and dissolution. But why did he remain silent on these matters? A common view is that while the Buddha did not hold back on his teachings on things like the cessation of suffering [...]

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Buddha Warrior on “Simplicity”

In life as well as the military arts, the most important things to learn are the simplest things. If you have ever sparred with a martial artist before you will know that simplicity is the most difficult thing to learn. It is simplicity that makes a martial art deadly – not high-flying kicks or screaming [...]

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A Beaming Buddha

It’s scientifically proven that monks generally enjoy a higher state of mental well-being than us laity, despite having forgone sex, relationships, and having a lot less to do (even the busiest monks generally do three things: hang out at their temple centre, or teach Dharma through academics or activism, or develop Dharma courses). Now I [...]

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Trouble with Songspot

For some reason my Songspot Theme (Currently Evening Star) stops every now and then in the middle of playing. I’ve tried loading on Teresa Wong’s music, but the same thing occurred. Something strange is happening. Has this happened to anyone? Anyone know any way to fix it?
Kind reader. If you have a moment, perhaps you [...]

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Haven’t listened to Chinese Pop? You are missing out.

I have a confession to make: I love Western pop culture. I think Western comedies are more outrageous and hilarious than most Asian comedies. There is one thing, however, that I always prefer over modern Western music: modern Mandarin Chinese music. The lyrics of these songs are actually meaningful, unlike a lot of the senseless [...]

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Even the Greatest of Empires Fall…

“When the great stupa at Sanchi was opened up… the relic chamber was found to contain two stone receptacles; the one to the north held the bodily relics of Mahamoggallana, while that on the south enclosed those of Sariputta. Thus they had lain while the centuries rolled past and the history of two thousand years [...]

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Laughter makes Women Beautiful.

My supervisor at work is a pretty woman called Kime. I don’t know her age, although she looks in her mid-twenties, therefore she is likely to be in her late-twenties or early-thirties; perhaps a wife and mother. Asian ladies, even to Asian men like me, often look younger than they actually are. Today, I was [...]

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I make a living by ripping paper.

Occasionally I am employed as a part-time clerical clerk in service of the Taiwan branch of UBS AG. I did a short assignment in December and I am doing another one now and hopefully in February, until my trip to India and my following flight back to Australia. I work in Hong Kong’s most impressive [...]

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Ananda’s Universal Gift

One of the Buddha’s foremost disciples (and cousins) was Ananda. He was famous for his popularity among women. Not only was he sensitive to the spiritual needs of women during an age of sexism, he was also, according to the Scriptures, handsome and gentle. In one story, Ananda comes across a well. Thirsty, he asks [...]

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You married/dating couples are crazy.

Buddha Warrior is a single bachelor who has little intention and therefore no experience of marriage. But don’t worry! Calling all loving couples, here are some tips to spend quality time with your other half, ripped straight from the Men’s Health U.S. website (another magazine I enjoy)!
That is, if you can afford it. Check [...]

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