The science of compassion

Buddhism has a fascinatingly deep understanding into the mental and developmental aspects of compassion.  It takes a master like Jinpa to explain it clearly, in a scientific frame, while preserving its beautiful spiritual essence.  And Jinpa does it under 29 minutes. ...
SIY is #1 in Singapore

SIY is #1 in Singapore

Search Inside Yourself is now the #1 bestselling non-fiction book in Singapore (according to the Straits Times Bestsellers List).  I love my hometown.  🙂
My background is Buddha

My background is Buddha

I gave a talk in this big room with a large Buddha statue behind me.  During the Q&A session, somebody interested in my spiritual practice asked, “What is your background?” I pointed behind me and answered, “My background is Buddha.”...

Talks at Phor Kark See Monastery

I accepted the abbot’s invitation to speak at Phor Kark See Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in Singapore.  I will be delivering 2 talks: 1. All Natural Organic Self-Confidence Sunday 8 Jul 2012, 1pm – 3pm 2. Compassionate Leadership for Unusual...

Speaking engagements in Singapore

For those who are interested, I have 3 public speaking engagements in Singapore for the next few weeks. 1. Saturday, 30 June, 2pm to 3pm.  Meet-the-Author event at Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store, Crossroads.  (Link) 2. Saturday, 7 July, 3pm to 4pm.  Meet-the-Author...

Learning to Let Go from Eisenhower

Reposted from http://www.siyli.org/learning-to-let-go-from-eisenhower/ General Dwight Eisenhower taught me to let go. Well, General Eisenhower didn’t personally teach me, but I learned an important lesson about letting go while watching a documentary on the Invasion...