Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life

Ep 43: Reflecting on our Buddhist Journey ft. Kai Xin & Cheryl


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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


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