28 min
Ep 43: Reflecting on our Buddhist Journey ft. Kai Xin & Cheryl Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
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- Buddhism
In this episode, Cheryl and Kai Xin reflect on their ever-evolving journey of deepening their Dhamma practice—a lifelong quest for true happiness!
We speak about:
🧘♂️ How practising Dhamma is not just on our butts and cushions!
🌿 Kai Xin's journey from escaping reality to understanding reality
😇 Who is Cheryl's greatest Buddhist teacher?
#DhammaJourney #DhammaPractice #SpiritualTransformation #InnerPeace #Meditation #SelfReflection #LongRetreats #MonasteryLife
About the Speaker
👤 Koh Kai Xin is a co-founder of HighSpark, a strategic communications consulting and training agency. She started her Dhamma journey at 17 with Buddhist Fellowship Singapore and has been volunteering 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.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Post-Pilgrimage Catch Up
00:01:51 - From Escaping Reality to Understanding Reality
00:05:12 - Integrating Dhamma Practice with Day-to-Day Life
00:08:41 - Blending Formal Meditation and Wise Reflection to Overcome Defilements
00:10:32 - Seeing the Unsatisfactoriness of Craving
00:13:01 - Benefits of Long Retreats: Seeing the Mind As It Is
00:15:38 - Types of Retreats and Considerations
00:19:25 - The Monastery as a Training Ground
00:22:46 - Ajahn Toilet: Seeing the Body As It Is
00:26:43 - Practical Steps for Aspiring Practitioners
00:28:23 - Final Thoughts
Resources:
💡 Ep 1: Balancing Contentment & Ambition (Ft Tan Chade Meng) https://handfulofleaves.life/podcast-balancing-contentment-ambition-ft-tan-chade-meng/
💡 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, Melvin, Yoke Kuen
Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee
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In this episode, Cheryl and Kai Xin reflect on their ever-evolving journey of deepening their Dhamma practice—a lifelong quest for true happiness!
We speak about:
🧘♂️ How practising Dhamma is not just on our butts and cushions!
🌿 Kai Xin's journey from escaping reality to understanding reality
😇 Who is Cheryl's greatest Buddhist teacher?
#DhammaJourney #DhammaPractice #SpiritualTransformation #InnerPeace #Meditation #SelfReflection #LongRetreats #MonasteryLife
About the Speaker
👤 Koh Kai Xin is a co-founder of HighSpark, a strategic communications consulting and training agency. She started her Dhamma journey at 17 with Buddhist Fellowship Singapore and has been volunteering 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.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Post-Pilgrimage Catch Up
00:01:51 - From Escaping Reality to Understanding Reality
00:05:12 - Integrating Dhamma Practice with Day-to-Day Life
00:08:41 - Blending Formal Meditation and Wise Reflection to Overcome Defilements
00:10:32 - Seeing the Unsatisfactoriness of Craving
00:13:01 - Benefits of Long Retreats: Seeing the Mind As It Is
00:15:38 - Types of Retreats and Considerations
00:19:25 - The Monastery as a Training Ground
00:22:46 - Ajahn Toilet: Seeing the Body As It Is
00:26:43 - Practical Steps for Aspiring Practitioners
00:28:23 - Final Thoughts
Resources:
💡 Ep 1: Balancing Contentment & Ambition (Ft Tan Chade Meng) https://handfulofleaves.life/podcast-balancing-contentment-ambition-ft-tan-chade-meng/
💡 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, Melvin, Yoke Kuen
Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee
Get connected here: Telegram Instagram YouTube Facebook
28 min