Weekly SGC

The Four Noble TruthsThe 12 aspects and 16 aspects of the Four Noble Truthshttps://youtu.be/18FBqIvUGGE Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 Jul 2021 How to Do Repentance How can we perform repentance when we experience obstacles in learning the Dharma? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/sRNcYfX070E.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/gJOS–ftaUs. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Ask Shifu Anything – Buddhist FuneralsWhat should we do at a Buddhist funeral?How best can we help the departed?How should we handle the remains?https://youtu.be/beoDg8xv5EE Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

The Three BasketsHow is the Chinese Tripitaka structured, and how does it differ from the Pali Tipitaka?https://youtu.be/vdk8GkgOk_4 Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 8 Jul 2021 Why is There No Self? Ven Chuan Guan gives a nutshell overview of how the Buddha taught no-self in this bite-sized Dharma. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/fHCkcWr3rTE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/mi193R4lyO8. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – Read More ...

[SGC] Four Factors for a Favourable Relationship For this week’s SGC, we are honoured to have Venerable Anoma to give a Dhamma sharing (pre-recording in English) on Four Factors for a Favourable Relationship, where the main focus will be on the Parent-Child relationship. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE Read More ...

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 30 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

[SGC] Facing Death Without Fear Death is the only certain thing in life. And yet, it is something which we are least prepared for. How do we face death peacefully?https://youtu.be/z-u37TlaKfc Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  23 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 24 Jun 2021 In What Way are Defilements Obstacles? Ven Chuan Guan shares a few pointers on how we should approach the multiple roles we play in life. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/wWbozjGnLjU.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/gJOS–ftaUs. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events Read More ...

[SGC] Greed As lay Buddhists, in our pursuit of worldly goals such as wealth, fame, success, how do we not lose sight of our spiritual goal? https://youtu.be/z-u37TlaKfc Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  16 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

[SGC] The Ten Qualities of the Buddha (Part 2) What are these qualities? How can we practise to attain them or even perfect them? https://youtu.be/3kvk1l2fqTs Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  9 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 10 June 2023 In What Way Is Attachment Bad? Why is attachment usually regarded as bad in Buddhism? Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/qxyMCH85KvE.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/hVZTRb2zzFs. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Remembering Master Miu King 怀念妙境长老 – SGC20210530 In this session, Venerable Chuan Guan pays a touching tribute to his teacher, the late 妙境长老. Let us also learn from the Great Master – his teachings are available at https://fayun.org/https://youtu.be/Vrrj0TnC7Xo Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  2 Jun 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Remembering Master Miu King 怀念妙境长老 – SGC20210530 In this session, Venerable Chuan Guan pays a touching tribute to his teacher, the late 妙境长老. Let us also learn from the Great Master – his teachings are available at https://fayun.org/https://youtu.be/Vrrj0TnC7Xo Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – Read More ...

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  26 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 27 May 2021 The Multiple Roles We PlayVen Chuan Guan shares a few pointers on how we should approach the multiple roles we play in life. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/U0Z_Ki0tnLc.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/mi193R4lyO8. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...

Vesak Day – SGC20210523 What is the meaning of Vesak? What should Buddhists be doing during Vesak? How should we celebrate Vesak amidst Covid-19?https://youtu.be/OAiU9MgkdUo Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  19 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Abhidhamma – SGC20210516 Who wrote the Abhidhamma? What can we learn from the Abhidhamma?Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  12 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 13 May 2021 Exercising Compassion with WisdomVen Chuan Guan shares on exercising wisdom in compassion when we get approached for help. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/ERbbFZwdDJ0.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/miTMJ3zD09U. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – Read More ...

The Ten Qualities of the Buddha – SGC20210509 What are these qualities? How can we practise to attain them or even perfect them?https://youtu.be/ncW5GkFhQpI Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  5 May 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

身为一个佛教徒， 我们这一生应该追求什么？ – SGC20210502 身为一个佛教徒， 我们这一生应该追求什么？就目前而言， 得圣道好像遥不可及https://youtu.be/fm4Lgg-9yB8 Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  28 April 2021. Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 22 April 2021 Consistency in your Practice IIVen Chuan Guan shares an advice from his senior regarding our cultivation.  Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/a7hR1gPEF2Q.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3_q6McwewC0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

The Taste of Freedom – SGC20210425 Freedom, freedom, what price freedom? What freedom do you value and how do you achieve freedom? https://youtu.be/fm4Lgg-9yB8 Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  21 April 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

The Different Stages of Cultivation – SGC20210418 Guest speaker Ven Kai Cheng explains the Four Stages of Cultivation with an emphasis on the first stage of Faith in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/hDCsfUj7Kuk Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  14 April 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Myths and Misconceptions: Qing Ming – SGC20210404 Ven Chuan Guan shares on expressing our gratitude and respect to our parents when they are still alive rather than at Qing Ming in this week’s SGC.  https://youtu.be/hDCsfUj7Kuk Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  7 April 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 8 Apr 2021 Consistency in your Practice IVen Chuan Guan shares his reflection on his senior’s advice to him regarding our practices in this week’s SGC. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/3HoSMGI7mYs.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/3_q6McwewC0. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...

Defilements – SGC20210404 What are defilements? How do the Five Hinderances obstruct our practice? Guest venerable Bhante Dhammaratana explores these topics in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/zMpXhDb1caw Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 31 March 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

八正道 – 道谛 – SGC20210328 Guest venerable Ven Chuan Xian explains the Path in the Four Noble Truths in Mandarin in this week’s SGC session. https://youtu.be/5Nb-LWGh6ug Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on 24 March 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Non-Attachment, Indifference, Equanimity, and Compassion- SGC21032021 What is the difference between non-attachment and being indifferent? What is the origin of compassion? https://youtu.be/_oyl4VmD_lA Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

Sharing on the Diamond Sutra on  16 March 2021.Come join the Diamond Sutra Series every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – https://youtube.com/SGCultivationiTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/ramblings-of-a-monk/id1191177855

YouTube Excerpt posted on 18 Mar 2021 Love What You DoFind out how we can learn to do what we are doing in our jobs and other aspects of our day-to-day lives even when we might initially not think of them as things we love to do. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/cB3WJcty6iY.Catch the full Read More ...

The Spiritual Path: A Path of Solitude or Solidarity? – SGC14032021 Is the spiritual path necessarily a solitary one? Ven Chuan Guan shares the Buddha’s teachings in the Upaddha Sutta , Khaggavisana Sutta, and Dighajanu Sutta in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/AJmwDsPPs4E Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...

Asking & Answering – SGC20210307 What should we consider when we speak? How can we answer questions? Ven Chuan Guan share’s the Buddha’s teachings from the Vaca Sutta and the Pañha Sutta in this week’s SGC. https://youtu.be/VMt8LM_c-GU Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 4 Mar 2021 Worldly Happiness vs True Happiness Find out why happiness arising from worldly desires is not sustainable in this sharing by Venerable Chuan Guan. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/p5sxEk8kf0M.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/qan5ZcYgP7Y. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook Read More ...

How Do We Apply Buddhist Teachings in Our Daily Lives? – SGC20210228 Our guest speaker Ven Khemarama gives an overview of how we can apply the Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/3tPA0Pw1YcY. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US Read More ...

Me, Mine & Myself … or No-Self in Our Life? – SGC20210221 What is the Self? What is Karma? How are they related to each other? Find out in this week’s SGC. Catch the full video of the SGC session athttps://youtu.be/f3Ss2uhW7qs. Come join us every Sunday 1.30pm to 3pm. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 18 Feb 2021 Practice Starts From Small Daily ThingsBringing about a change is not a “all or nothing” exercise. Venerable Chuan Guan shares his approach and experience on his practice to be not angry. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/eY4wkIpUtvw.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/oIOObP5wXJk. FOLLOW US Read More ...

YouTube Excerpt posted on 11 Feb 2021 How To Bring About Change In OurselvesVenerable Chuan Guan shares with us steps to bring about a change in ourselves. Catch the excerpt video at https://youtu.be/NmgnrZt6gh0.Catch the full video of the SGC session at https://youtu.be/oIOObP5wXJk. FOLLOW US IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATESDharma Events – https://alaya.littledharma.worksFacebook – https://facebook.com/SGCultivationYoutube – Read More ...