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Teachers. Rituals. Signs. Relationships. Our own thoughts. We all place our trust somewhere. This October, we look at what we rely on for certainty, meaning and direction, and whether it helps us see more clearly and suffer less. ๐Ÿง˜ Stories at a Glance ๐Ÿง  What If Reality Isnโ€™t Something We Discover, but Something We Construct? ๐Ÿ™ Beyond Idolatry: What True Devotion Looks Like ๐Ÿ’› What a Film About Hiring Strangers to Be Loved Ones Taught Me About Mettฤ ๐ŸงŽ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธQiu Qian: Understanding Guan Yin Lots and What the Buddha Said About Fortune-Telling ๐Ÿง˜ Lessons That Endure After a Meditation Retreat โ˜ธ๏ธ Kathina 2026: Top Things to Do This Kathina Season ๐Ÿ”ฅ 5 Mistakes That Lead to Burnout in Practice ๐Ÿ’ž How Did You Meet Him? ๐Ÿ’ The Monkey and the Jar of Suffering This month, letโ€™s look a little closer at what we put our faith in, and what that faith is doing to our minds. by @handful_of_leaves
๐Ÿ“† Our Digital Buddhist Calendar 2026 is back by popular demand! Deepen your spiritual practice with our comprehensive calendar featuring observance days. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ Renew your aspirations bi-weekly ๐ŸŒŸ Gain bite-sized wisdom ๐ŸŽ“ Learn more about Buddhism Download now: bit.ly/hol-buddhist-cal-2026 (link in bio) Available on Google Calendar and Apple Calendar. โ€” Wait, but why observe holy days? How does it help with our spiritual practice? Read this comprehensive guide here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/hol-observance-guide-2026 (link in bio) #buddhistcalendar #buddhism #calendar2026 #holydays #uposatha by @handful_of_leaves
In this heartfelt episode of Handful of Leaves, You Shan and Heng Xuan explore grief, separation, and how Buddhist wisdom helps us face life's uncertainty. ๐ŸŒฟ We may not be able to cure our loved ones, but we can always care for them. ๐ŸŒฟ Grief doesn't need to be suppressed; it needs to be faced. ๐ŸŒฟ Every reminder of impermanence is a chance to live more intentionally. Perhaps learning to let go begins with learning to love more deeply. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full conversation on You Tube, link in bio. #Impermanence #DeathContemplation #LettingGo #GriefAndLoss #FacingDeath by @handful_of_leaves
๐Ÿง  Our thoughts shape our words, actions and ultimately, our happiness. When we act with kindness, honesty and compassion, we create the conditions for happiness to follow. But it all begins with being aware of what's happening in our minds. ๐Ÿƒ Mindful Monday reminder: Before you speak or act today, pause and notice the intention behind it. Is it coming from kindness or irritation? #MindfulMonday by @handful_of_leaves
๐Ÿ‚ How Do We Love What We Cannot Keep? We love our parents, partners, friends and the life we've built. Yet the people we love will change. So will we. And the time we have together is never guaranteed. Knowing this, how do we continue to love deeply without holding on too tightly? This November, we explore grief, impermanence and what it means to care for others while learning to let go. ๐Ÿง˜ Stories at a Glance ๐Ÿค Facing Death of Loved Ones When We Are Chasing Life ๐ŸŒฟ A Directory for the Grieving Heart ๐Ÿ“– Book Review: I May Be Wrong by Bjรถrn Natthiko Lindeblad ๐Ÿฅบ I Still Have My Parents, So Why Am I Already Grieving ๐Ÿ™๏ธ I Met Buddha at Raffles Place โค๏ธ Buddhism & Pre-Marital Sex: Can or Not Ah ๐Ÿซ‚ The Practice of Caring Without Carrying ๐Ÿง˜ Lunchtime Retreat in Singapore's CBD: Finding Space to Practise at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Perhaps understanding impermanence can help us appreciate the people who are still here, while we still have time together. Join us this November as we learn to love, care and live with impermanence.๐Ÿƒ by @handful_of_leaves
๐Ÿ” What if the very thing you're holding on to is what's keeping you stuck? There's an old Dhamma story about a monkey that traps itself simply because it refuses to let go. We do this too. With relationships, expectations, the need to be right, or things that no longer serve us. Sometimes, letting go feels harder than holding on, even when it hurts. #handfulofleaves #buddhism #mindfulness #dhamma #theravadabuddhism #buddhistteachings by @handful_of_leaves
๐ŸŒ… At his wake, everyone kept asking the same question: how did you meet him? The answers said more about his life than any speech could. In this article, Kyle reflects on the passing of his Dhamma friend. ๐Ÿ”— Read full article (link in bio) #handfulofleaves #buddhism #mindfulness #dhamma #theravadabuddhism #reflection #friendship by @handful_of_leaves
The more we chase peace, the harder it can be to find. Sometimes, we make life heavier by wishing things were different, expecting too much of ourselves, or holding on to things we can't change. Peace often comes when we stop fighting every uncomfortable feeling, give ourselves room to breathe, and accept that life doesn't have to be perfect for us to feel okay. Maybe the question isn't, "Where can I find peace?" but "What am I holding on to that's making it hard to feel at peace?" Have a good Monday! ๐ŸŒค #MindfulMonday #HandfulOfLeaves #Mindfulness #Buddhism #QuoteOfTheDay by @handful_of_leaves
๐Ÿฆ‡ A bat that sees the world upside down meets the Buddha, and neither one is wrong. What does that tell us about the "reality" we grew up believing in? ๐Ÿ”— Read full article (link in bio) #handfulofleaves #buddhism #mindfulness #dhamma #theravadabuddhism #reality #perspective by @handful_of_leaves
Kathina 2026 is here! Kathina is a time to give thanks, practise generosity and support the Sangha through the offering of robes. ๐Ÿ™ Planning to join a ceremony this year? We've put together a list of 7 Kathina celebrations in Singapore and Malaysia, happening from 25 October to 22 November. ๐Ÿ”— Read full article (link in bio) #handfulofleaves #buddhism #mindfulness #dhamma #theravadabuddhism #Kathina #singapore #malaysia by @handful_of_leaves
Just as ants reach a tree through the vines, our worries often find their way into our minds through the things we cling to. We can't always change what happens around us, but we can notice where our attachments are causing us distress. May we learn to hold on a little less and find greater peace within. Have a good week ahead! โญ๏ธ #MindfulMonday #HandfulOfLeaves #Mindfulness #Buddhism #QuoteOfTheDay by @handful_of_leaves
Our 1000th post!!!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿค— In this podcast,we explore the story of Phra Anandapany who was a former competitive swimmer and aspiring athlete shares why he never truly felt satisfied chasing success. From realizing the limits of physical achievement to observing that even successful people didn't seem happy, he began questioning a fundamental belief: Is the life everyone wants really the life worth chasing? Sometimes, wisdom isn't about pushing harder to get everything you desire. It's about asking whether those things will truly bring you happiness. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Watch the full podcast on YouTube โ€” link in bio! #FindYourPurpose #PhraAnandapanyo #MonasticLife #SpiritualAwakening #BeyondMaterialism by @handful_of_leaves

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