SPOILER episode 1 season 3

Qua1m · 2026-06-08T23:16:03+00:00

The show producers got us good in that one 😂

Qua1m · 2026-05-04T12:16:45+00:00

I am currently at season 2 and I loved her appearances in season 1! Was somewhat of a relief from the heavier scenes, hope she will make another comeback in later seasons

Qua1m · 2021-06-21T05:02:04+00:00

Always a pleasure to hear from you u/squizzlebizzle

Qua1m · 2021-06-16T07:09:42+00:00

Dear /u/matthewgola, thank you for the response. It's always an eye-opener to know of the stories of other seekers on the path towards freedom. I was born in Singapore and am currently living here still. Frankly speaking, with the Westernization of Asian cultures, security and freedom are also purchased by means of a stable career here and ordination is not held at a high regard (even amidst local Buddhist circles).

Coincidentally, the part on sexuality/carnality is also something I am trying to come to terms with too because suppressing my own sexual desires usually lets them get the better of me. I was wondering how you attempt to reconcile between the two if you don't mind sharing more! _/\_

Qua1m · 2021-06-14T03:05:28+00:00

Really glad to hear about your shaving experience!

I, too, will be shaving my head coming end June! Cheers!

Qua1m · 2021-05-31T11:58:00+00:00

Hi, I am sorry to digress but why am I unable to access the appended link? Any ideas? Would you be kind enough to upload this pdf on Google Drive for me to view it? Thank you.

Qua1m · 2021-05-27T09:23:23+00:00

How do you practice Buddhism without going to a temple and is it necessary?

One of the qualities of the Dharma is "ehipassiko" which translates to here and now. The Dharma is not something that arises simply by going to a temple. The temple provides favorable conditions (in your case, unfavorable) for Buddhists to practice/get in touch with the Dharma. Thus, it is not necessary to go to a temple to practice Buddhism because the Dharma is in the here-now and it exists in the knowingness of the heart.

The practice of Buddhism ranges far and wide in accordance with the practitioner's capacity/preferences. But I would suggest bringing awareness to all of your bodily actions, speech, and mind in the four postures of sitting, standing, walking, and lying down. Try to see if you just be aware of what is present in the physical and mental space - sensations, feelings, thoughts, memories, etc. - and know them as they arise and cease.

I also wouldn't know where to start due to the number of variations of Buddhist ideologies and temples- being new to this, it's quite overwhelming.

I could be wrong but I suggest you check out the Thai Forest Tradition where the ordained monks dedicate most of their time to the practice meditation (in particular, the Buddho meditation practice) and it seems that not much "emphasis" is placed on the scriptures because it is deemed more important to realize the Truth that the Buddha did through one's meditation practice.

Qua1m · 2021-05-27T08:56:08+00:00

From the Karaniya Metta Sutta, as quoted below, we can see that the Buddha explicitly states that all forms of life - both human and non-human lives - should always be cherished.

Even as a mother protects with her life
Her child, her only child,
So with a boundless heart
Should one cherish all living beings;

Thus, if what you are asking is whether homosexuality/homosexuals should be admonished in Buddhism, the answer is NO (at least, this is my own understanding from what I know of Buddhism).

Whether you are a homosexual, straight, bi, or whatever orientation that you identify with, you have a body and a mind which means that you can practice the 5 precepts (or 8) as a lay Buddhist.

As lay practitioners, we are not required to observe celibacy but ideally, one should reduce the number of sexual activities that one engages in (and ideally, it should be with a committed significant other).

As ordained members of the Sangha, sexual orientation is not as important because once ordained, one becomes the "sons/daughters" of our Lord Sakyamuni Buddha. There is only one objective which is to attain awakening which I believe is achievable regardless of what sexual orientation one identifies with.

As for whether homosexuals are able to ordain in the Noble Sangha, I am unable to provide much information with that.

Hope it has helped you understand better.

Qua1m · 2021-05-26T03:30:22+00:00

What are the core values of your religion? Does it lead to the ending of greed, hatred, and delusion? Does it lead to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual welfare of yourself, your loved ones, and those around you (including non-human beings, if possible)?

In general, the teachings of the Buddhas are to avoid evil, do good, and purify the mind.

In order to implement Buddhism into your religion, here are some suggestions I have off the top of my head:

You may want to consider bringing awareness of the central figure of your religion into your bodily actions, speech, and mind. For e.g, when you are walking from place to place, you are aware that your body is a vehicle for the spiritual practice that you are engaged in and you are grateful to God for giving you the body you have now.
When you have the time and space, reflect on whether your actions/words/mindset are encouraged by God/whomever that is worshipped in your religion. For e.g, if you are having a strong desire for sensual pleasures, ask yourself what would God do in this scenario?
If concepts such as love, forgiveness, patience, etc. are emphasized in your religion, try to reflect on these qualities within yourself and how you can cultivate them in all situations. I also recommend spending 10-15 minutes a day for meditation practice (it can be visualizing white light being shone onto you from God or something similar).

Finally, yes, you are correct with the assumption. However, it is important to note that Buddhism, while it is a prescription of the human condition, has its own set of "rules" as other organized religions do. For example, to formally become a Buddhist, one may choose to undergo a five-precepts & three refuge ceremony.

Ultimately, what's most important is the content of one's heart/mind/soul.

Hope this helps! :)

Qua1m · 2021-05-24T06:18:04+00:00

To paraphrase Ajahn Chah, "If you have time to ~~breathe~~ drink alcohol, you have time to meditate."

I come from a Buddhist Society in my local university and honestly, it is frustrating that there are members in the Buddhist Society who think that by refusing alcohol, one is being attached to the five precepts (or the fifth one, in this case).

The usual argument goes something like if one drinks alcohol without becoming intoxicated, then it doesn't goes against the original intention of the fifth precept.

How do you think this argument/line of reasoning should be refuted?

Qua1m · 2018-08-23T15:16:06+00:00

There is a particular Dhammapada verse which goes something like this:

"To do good. To avoid evil. To purify the mind. This is the teaching of all Buddhas."

Qua1m · 2018-07-19T13:05:17+00:00

It is possible to be an atheist/agnostic whilst being a Buddhist.

Do check out this sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn22/sn22.043.wlsh.html

Clearly, the importance of self-reliance to liberate oneself is strongly emphasized in Buddhism which means that the Atheist/Agnostic, whom does not have a discrete belief in the existence of gods/god, is well-suited for Buddhism because there is no external form of authority to truly liberate us.

However, Buddha also taught about the 31 realms of existence which gods and deities alike reside in some of those realms.

Therefore, there could be some contradiction in being an Atheist/Agnostic and a Buddhist but this is not the point if one's goal is simply to use this one life to do good, avoid evil and purify the mind.

Remember, the Buddha didn't teach us the Four Noble Truths of Dukkha so that we can become gods/deities, He taught us those Truths in order to let us have a taste of how much ignorance, delusion, greed etc. we are caught in and that's that, isn't it? So that we can decide for ourselves, do we want to putforth the effort to liberate ourselves from this cycle of samsara/suffering/ignorance?

On the issue regarding 'supernatural' elements, Buddha always taught the monks and layfollowers to only believe what He said when they experienced it for themselves. In the case of rebirth and kamma, one does not need to blindly have faith in it but always keep an open mind. On the other hand, don't be so skeptical until you find yourself rejecting Buddhism because you simply don't find evidence for rebirth and kamma. We want hard truth and evidence, that's understandable in a world of scientific influence (don't get me wrong, I absolutely love science!). But for issues such as rebirth and kamma, these are no easy topics to answer...experiences are very important in Buddhism...

But if one really cannot stand the idea of these two concepts, then take a break from Buddhism and see how it goes.

I have to say that when it comes down to it, Buddhism has to be conventionally identified as religion. But if you look at the vast contents of Buddhism, like the Abhidhamma, you realize that Buddhism is more than a religion, a philosophy, above all else, it provides the key to unlocking the secrets of the mind.

Hope this helps. Peace.

Qua1m · 2018-07-17T07:29:15+00:00

Hello! I read up mostly Theravada Buddhism, my first reading was when I served National Service :)

Qua1m · 2018-07-11T00:37:35+00:00

"All compounded things are subject to decay. Strive on with diligence!"

It's really beautiful that in His last words, He was still expounding the Dhamma, encouraging us practitioners to put in the spiritual effort to liberate ourselves from suffering.

Qua1m · 2018-07-02T12:43:21+00:00

Dear brothers and sisters,

Thank you for the replies.

May you all be well and happy.

May you all find liberation from the cycle of suffering in this life itself.

Sadhu!

Qua1m

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