By Shi ChuanGuan, on 25th June, 2011 On 15th June 2011, Master Long Gen passed away. Known for his life long work and effort in Buddhist education, he has left us and on 24th June 2011, a cremation ceremony and puja service was conducted in his honour. At 1145am, when the puja service was about to begin, a halo of light appeared around the sun. Below is a newspaper cutting that captured what was seen as an auspicious aura, an auspicious ring of light in the sky, seen from Leng Foong Prajna Temple.
For many, such a sight is indeed inspiring!
Being inspired, let us go learn about the teachings shared by late Master Long Gen, so that we may learn the Buddha's teaching through his sharing.
Through this learning, let us practise. Through the practice, let us realise the way things truly are. Through such realisation, let us attain to Nibbana!
In this way, let us we honour the late Master Long Gen.
Footnote: Newspaper scan by Yeo Kia Liang … I decided to crop out the other unrelated news and post the sharing I gave yesternight at Buddhist Union. Suki hontu! ^_^
. . . → Read More: Cremation Ceremony of a Dharma Master, Master Long Gen 隆根长老荼毗（火化）大典
By Shi ChuanGuan, on 24th May, 2011
By Shi ChuanGuan, on 8th May, 2011 Dear friends,
This coming Wednesday would mark the completion of the 10 sessions of the Sutra Study Class @ BL.
Below are the handouts for the five sessions I covered. Replying to queries on continuation of this series of classes, Bhante has agreed in principle to do so but only after a break! ^_^ So do turn up this Wednesday for the concluding session and beseech Bhante for a continuation! 
MN86.angulimala AN3.65.kalama MN135 .culakammavibhanga AN5.34.siha AN3 70.muluposatha
By Wakeupnow, on 3rd March, 2009 How To: Pureland Practice (100 ~ 200) By Wakeupnow, on 3rd March, 2009
Preface
In this HowTo series, we explore the Pureland Practice. The contents herein is set at level 100 ~ 200, meaning it’s targeted at introductory to beginners’ level.
100 – Introductory 200 – Beginner 300 – Intermediate 400 – Advanced
This article was first drafted in 2007 and intended for publication on this blog. It was later revised and published in the December issue of Vaidurya 2008. It is now published here for public reading.
Introduction
Pureland Buddhism is ubiquitous in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. Throughout most, if not all, Chinese temples and monasteries in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hongkong, China, worldwide, pureland practise is more well known than perhaps meditation practises like anapanasati (breathing meditation) and satipatthana (Four foundations of mindfulness). In certain cases, a Buddhist may even know only to chant “Amituofo” and nothing about the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold path. Sometimes this is due to the literacy level in the audience and other times, due to the level of the sangha community. Try explaining the Four Noble Truth and Eightfold path to an 80 year old granny who can barely understand you or try getting . . . → Read More: How To: Pureland Practice (100 ~ 200)
By Wakeupnow, on 9th December, 2008 Hi all,
Just returned from WACANA 2008 Conference! What an experience it was, learning and sharing Dhamma with my fellow venerables of the MahaSangha and Buddhist brothers and sisters.
Due to the 20min cap and my tenacity to do a “ChuanGuan”, I could only share a few key points at the conference. Therefore, I have decided to put up the paper online for your reading and comments.
With metta, 
. . . → Read More: WACANA 2008 Conference
By Wakeupnow, on 29th September, 2008 “Just because of the good that one has done, let us not turn a blind eye on the wrong made.
Just because of the wrong made, let us not wipe out all the good that was done.
Seeing both rightly, let us help each other face up, do penance, right the wrong and develop further the goodness.
Only then can we grow together fruitfully.”
We hear it all so frequently. The staff who rather not do anything than make a mistake. We also hear of that boss who quicker forget than forgive — forget your effort and contributions and not forgive your single mistakes, that is.
In today’s society, are we becoming one that has no more room for forgiveness? In our law-conforming country, is there room for pardon, or should we remove these words from our vocabulary and just go by the book? Or have we removed these words already? Are there stipulations for wrongs doers to be given a slap on the wrist and nothing more? Or is that where human interpretation should lie?
Ignoring Judicial systems for now, let’s look at workplaces. A common trend for some employees is to . . . → Read More: Making mistakes and forgiving
By Wakeupnow, on 27th December, 2007 
Earthlings – Make the connection
EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity’s absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called “non-human providers.” The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby.
By Wakeupnow, on 18th June, 2007 The Buddha said “The Highest Gift of all is the the Gift of Dhamma”.
For most lay people, Dana, the practice of giving, means giving material support. This includes giving Robes, Food, Lodging and Medicine, the four requisites. Some communities provide avenues for lay people to offer food on a daily basis before noon. Others also put up their phone and utilities bill for voluntary offerings. All these requisites support existing sangha members in their monastic life, so that they can focus on their learning and practice of the Buddha’s teachings.
. . . → Read More: How much would you give?
By Wakeupnow, on 13th June, 2007 Simply put, no. One does not have to be a vegetarian or vegan for that matter, to be a Buddhist.
Vegetarianism as a pre-requisite to being a Buddhist is a misconception that had been advocated directly or indirectly in the Chinese Mahayana tradition.
I’ve received many queries and responses from lay people about vegetarianism. Some wonder if it is a pre-requisite to be a vegetarian to be a Buddhist. Others wonder if it is a precept or by-clause under the No-Killing precept. All these questions plus some exchanges with a fellow Buddhist who is a vegan spur me on to write this post.
Here is a summary:
To be a Buddhist, it is optional to be a vegetarian. To observe the First of the Five Precepts of “abstaining from Killing”, one does not have to be a vegetarian. It is still optional to be a vegetarian even if one observes the Five Precepts. To observe the Bodhisattva vows under the Chinese Mahayana tradition, it is *compulsory* to be a vegetarian.
Foot note to #3, it is not compulsory to be a Bodhisattva even if you follow the Chinese Mahayana tradition. It is only at a later stage that the Bodhisattva . . . → Read More: So does it mean that one have to be a vegetarian to be a Buddhist?
By Wakeupnow, on 24th May, 2007 Of late, couple of folks asked me about eating mock meat and all. Some friends did ask me about it as well in the past, and come to think about it, this is a question that had been asked, since perhaps the start of mock meat itself! It seem contradictory to actually advocate vegetarianism on one hand and on the other hand, fabricate realistic mock meat to satisfy one’s taste buds. Why should one do this? Why can’t we be real to ourselves and just eat meat or vegetables depending on our inclinations? Can there be a middle-ground?
. . . → Read More: Is giving badges to Boy Scouts right or is mock meat right?
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