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💭 A worry can feel permanent while we are inside it. So can a plan, a disappointment, or the picture we have made of how life is supposed to go. Then time passes, conditions change, and what once felt permanent begins to loosen. —— Back with another Mindful Monday collab with @junlefont (check him out on IG!) This Mindful Monday, a small reminder: we can care deeply without gripping so tightly. Everything we experience is changing, even when it does not feel that way. What can you loosen your grip on this week? #MindfulMonday

🎶 "You are the clay, not the shape." A simple metaphor from an AI-assisted Heart Sutra song turned a difficult Buddhist teaching into something unexpectedly beautiful and liberating. Read now 👉 https://bit.ly/4pmPGT4 😌 Discover more mindful reads at @HandfulofLeaves

Kindness is the foundation of harmonious relationships. When we meet others with an open heart instead of resentment, we create space for understanding, connection, and joy. ⭐️ Have a great week! #MindfulMonday

🛑 WHAT IF SUCCESS ISN'T WHAT YOU THINK? House. Career. Car. We chase external success. Buddhist practice asks us to look deeper. 👀 🪷 External — what the world sees. 🧘 Internal — a mind that says "I have enough." ✨ Secret — the practice that awakens the mind. 🎥 Full conversation with Ven Drachom on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/6xGxTMAWBLI #BuddhistSuccess #DharmaPractice #BuddhistAwakening

📋✅My partner 'must' be like this or like that. Are you ticking boxes when finding your life partner? Kartika shares her reflections on checklists and love. This a republish of a 2022 article Read now 👉https://bit.ly/4fzDtHx 😌 Discover more mindful reads at @HandfulofLeaves

5️⃣8️⃣✔️👀The Five Precepts help you live well with others. The Eight help you see what your mind is doing when life gets still. Many people think the Eight Precepts are just stricter rules. They are not. They are a different kind of training. Read now 👉https://bit.ly/4hLjIOp 😌 Discover more mindful reads at @HandfulofLeaves

When we choose to see things from a different angle, obstacles can become opportunities for growth. Stay positive, stay steadfast, and keep moving forward. 🌤 Happy Monday to all! #MindfulMonday

✨“The universe described by the Buddha is more interconnected than we think.” A gentle reflection on devas, merit, and why the path may not be as solitary as it seems. If you’ve ever felt quietly supported in your practice, this might resonate! Read now 👉 https://bit.ly/3R93tjA We also apologise for the technical hiccups on Friday that affected this article. Here's a fresh chance to catch it if you missed it!

What Are We Really Holding On To? August looks at what we hold tightly. Being right, being loved, being enough, and wanting life to stay as planned. The Dhamma reminds us to notice the grip before it becomes suffering. 🧘 Stories at a Glance 🌿 Five Precepts, Eight Precepts: What’s the Real Difference? 💛 Ticking Boxes to Find Your Life Partner? Here is What I Realised 🎙️ Modern Questions, Timeless Dhamma: Buddhist Scholars Respond 🪷 What an AI-Composed Heart Sutra Taught Me About Emptiness 🎶 She Was Enough All Along: A Buddhist Reflection on K-Pop Demon Hunters 🚪 When Someone You Love Leaves the Dhamma 🗣️ Understanding Right Speech: Reflections on Ajahn Yiu’s Teaching 🕯️ Facing the Death of Loved Ones When We Are Chasing Life What is one thing you are learning to hold more lightly?

Dear supporters, due to some technical issues, today’s article will be temporarily unavailable 📵 We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to updating you again soon 🙏

HOL August Dose of Events Planned your activities for August already? 🗓️ As we celebrate Singapore's National Day, explore meditation retreats for a long weekend of peace and reflection! 🧘‍♂️ Later in the month of August, don't miss the Ullambana season - a Buddhist observance rooted in the values of filial piety. 🙏 ✨ Meditation with Ajahn Cagino ✨ 24H Amituofo Meditation Retreat ✨ 1-Day Meditation Retreat ✨ National Day Retreat ✨ One Day of Mindfulness ✨ Chan Meditation Class ✨ Ullambana Puja ✨ Ullambana Blessing Ceremony ✨ Ullambana Dharma Assembly ✨ Ullambana Sutra Recitation For more details and other Buddhist events, do check out the Handful of Leaves Events Directory! 🌟

💔 "I did everything I was supposed to do… so why wasn't I happy?" Good schools. A successful career. A loving relationship. Venerable Damcho followed the path many Singaporeans aspire to. Yet deep down, she felt something was missing. One trip to a Buddhist temple changed everything. She returned home, ended her relationship, and began a journey that eventually led her to ordination as a Buddhist nun. 🪷 It wasn't about running away from life. It was about finally discovering a deeper kind of happiness that success alone couldn't offer. ✨ Sometimes the bravest decision isn't following society's expectations it's following your heart with wisdom. 🎥 Watch the full conversation and hear the remarkable story behind her life-changing decision: https://youtu.be/a9AIvBvX_S0

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We often notice our health only when it's gone, and our blessings only when they're missing. This week, take a moment to appreciate both. ⭐️ Wishing you a great week ahead! #MindfulMonday

👩‍❤️‍👨Are you keeping a silent ledger in your relationship? Read this before the next bill arrives. Ying Cong shares how trying to keep balance for his relationship nearly cost him the love of his life. (A republish of a 2021 article.) Read now 👉 https://bit.ly/3RauYsQ 😌 Discover more mindful reads at @HandfulofLeaves

We're back with our yearly get-together! ✨🎉 Join us for our 4th HOL Community Day, a special gathering to connect with the amazing people who make HOL possible — from sponsors and volunteers to readers and supporters. Let’s celebrate the spirit of community and continue spreading goodness. We can't wait to see you there! (Limited slots available!) 👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/hol-get-together26

🍃 Can you practise mindfulness without meditating for hours? This experience at Plum Village suggests a quieter, more realistic way. Read now 👉 https://bit.ly/4f0MOqj 😌 Discover more mindful reads at @HandfulofLeaves

It's easy to say the right thing. The harder question is: Am I living it? Practice begins where our words become our actions. ✨ Have a great week ahead! #MindfulMonday