In a frantic rush to flatten the curve, containing COVID-19 virus, Malaysia has declared partial lockdown on 18 March 2020. Keeping people apart, restricting travel, banning gatherings, and staying indoors, has taken a heavy toll on the people, particularly the poor. What should large religious organizations, particularly SGM with over RM400 million in cash, do… Read More The Gakkai spirit, the NHR and COVID-19

Cap (Captain America) and Doc (Doctor Strange) are friends in the organization for several decades. Cap had resigned from his leadership position due to disagreement over certain policies and Doc is still on the corridor of power.

The question of whether we can chant the daimoku in mandarin or other language appear lately. Is it all right? Can we obtain benefit and transform our karma? Will this be constituted as slander in Buddhism? These are questions that Jack and Paul wanted to explore.

Robert and Kelly have known each other for a very long time, longer than either of them can remember. Robert: Are you still with the organization? Do you still come out for discussion meetings? . Kelly: Two years ago, I was sacked from my leadership position. It’s not shameful for me. On the contrary, I… Read More Practicing faith in the wilderness

Sam: You know I’m just a frontline leader, small potato. From what I hear and see, there is not much you can do. No solution in sight, with the top leaders tightening their hold on power. The recent exercise of requiring leaders to sign a pledge, stating that they will never go against the General… Read More friendship that share joys and sufferings

Q: Why do you hate SGM so much? Try to destroy this beautiful Buddhist organization working for the happiness of ordinary people in our society. Why do you continue your attacks on SGM and its top leaders? Don’t you ever get tired?

Jack and Jill met in a wedding reception and are nibbling on some finger food. Both resigned as leaders some months ago after feeling disappointed by the ruthless and arrogant behaviour of top leaders in terminating capable and sincere leaders who spoke up against the top leaders.

Kenny and Jason were sipping coffee at Plan B in Mid Valley. Kenny is still a YMD leader despite being aware of the abuse of power and mismanagement of funds among the top leaders in the organisation. Kenny disagree with Jason’s decision to resign, though he respect his decision and they remain good buddies. They… Read More Life after resignation – part 3 (Professor of Happiness)

Phillip and Jason just ordered some nyonya kuih and roti canai in an Indian restaurant. They were reminiscing on the past, shared memories and questioning about the real purpose of all the activities that they were involved in, what was the main goal of it. Seldom did they ponder deeply before, other than the simple answers… Read More Life after resignation – part 2

Phillip and Jason were no longer active with the Buddhist organization since they tendered their resignations more than a year ago. They were chatting over freshly brewed coffee in a cozy café somewhere in the Klang Valley. 

On the last day of 2017, we would like to reflect a little, with a positive note. We can probably sum up as a year of learning and realization. We learnt that is it absolute necessary to have strict controls and governance in SGM, particularly on money matters. The lack of transparency, lack of any… Read More Stepping into 2018