Ramblings Of A Monk

What is The Self?What is the self? What are its characteristics? Ven Chuan Guan explores these questions in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/mi193R4lyO8. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 19 Nov 2020 A Reflection on No-SelfVen Chuan Guan shares an interesting reflection on no-self we can perform when we relieve ourselves in the restroom in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/UFVLBm6B6qg. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qNnZG0hMPUU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...

Compassion – A Necessary Defilement?Ven Chuan Guan shares on the need to exercise wisdom while practicing compassion in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/miTMJ3zD09U. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 15 November 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 12 Nov 2020 What Happens To The Past Unwholesome Seeds of An Arahant?Is someone who attained Arahanthood freed from all the consequences of his previous unwholesome karmic seeds? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/aiXOO39__Oc.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/K9030lf0MVc. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 8 November 2020.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Sunday 3.30pm to 4.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Do What You Love or Love What You Do?Do what you love or love what you do? Find out in this week’s sharing on how we can find a balance and build new wholesome habits to sustain our practices. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3_q6McwewC0. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 29 Oct 2020 What Is The Best Location to Observe the Breath during Meditation?Where should a meditator observe the breath during meditation? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/im9b_LljaiY.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/T_UIxBhxfeo. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes Read More ...

The Four Noble TruthsWhat are the significance of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism? Find out in this Dharma sharing by Venerable A. Somananda (Pre-recording in English) Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/ZHirbBhXIyo. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 Oct 2020 Must Vegetarians Order Food Only From Vegetarian Stores?Must we order food only from purely vegetarian stores when we are on vegetarian practice? Ven Chuan Guan shares his thoughts in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/WdS3ySP9OlI.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/XSK451eGDsA. FOLLOW Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 15 Oct 2020 Dedication of MeritsHow can we dedicate the merits that we accrue in the wholesome, not necessarily spiritual, actions in our daily lives? What happens to the undedicated merits? Find out in this bite-sized Dharma.  Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/cvvNnB5ANls.Catch the full video of the SGC session at Read More ...

What If There is No Life After Death?What if there is no life after death? Find out in this week’s Dharma sharing by Venerable K. Rathanasara, Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/CYH_bKKIAHE. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 8 Oct 2020 ForgivenessWhat does forgiving entail? Why should we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/hNyR_EprG-k.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/64ZxLkB3qmU. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 1 Oct 2020 The Three ObstaclesVen Chuan Guan explains the Three Defilements referred to in the first line of a standard Dedication of Merits verse in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/iKHE404WJw8.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/4xPBdsml4fk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Read More ...

Non-Self (Anatta)What is the buddhist concept of non-self? Learn more about non-self and how we can use this understanding in our practice in this Dharma sharing, which was originally given at Buddhist Fellowship on 12 Apr 2015. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/tmCqQ_x7HFE. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 24 Sep 2020 Dealing With Unrestrained DefilementsHow can we begin to deal with our defilements? Ven Chuan Guan answers a student’s question in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/edsCeWi6fKk.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/utWkXo-lnL0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 17 Sep 2020 ImpermanenceVen Chuan Guan shares on how we can live with impermanence in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/-0B2mBWsJtg.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/XSK451eGDsA. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Emptying OurselvesWhat does it mean by emptiness in Buddhism? Find out in this video how we apply the teachings on emptiness and bring about meaningful changes in our lives by transforming ourselves from within. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/1eJZ5TwpcnA. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 10 Sep 2020 Is it Selfish to Give with the Intent to Gain Merits?Should we only give selflessly? Is it considered selfish to give with the intent to gain merits? Venerable Chuan Guan shares on what is selfish and what is not in merit making. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/ivwDc__hc3M.Catch Read More ...

The Four Basis of Hospitality What are the Four Basis of Hospitality in Buddhism? Find out in this Dharma sharing by Bhante Wimalajothi from The Buddhist Library. Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/vWofrrKYniQ. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Dharma Events – Read More ...