Sharon Saw relates how her colleague David Lai found his voice as an author and speaker after he came out as gay with the Rinpoche's teasing and guidance.
Sharon Saw reminisces about her long-time friend who had recently passed away and fortunately for Buddhism, she is able to offer him something more substantial than tears and regrets.
Chinese New Year is traditionally a riotous family occasion however some lesbians and gay men might find themselves feeling their loneliest during this holiday season.
A pure Buddha nature exists within all human beings and it's up to you to banish all negative behaviour, such as anger, selfishness, miserliness in order to discover and cultivate that connection.
Involuntarily outed at work or to your parents? It’s your choice how you want to see it – as a calamity or you can see it as a huge blessing in disguise, says Sharon Saw.
Taking a step to try something you’ve never done before or have but failed in it, is always a huge risk. Either you fail again or you elevate to the next level but first thing first, you must take the step of risk. Tell me what amount of risk do I have to take to get to what’s rightfully mine; and I will tell you how much ready I am to risk even my own life for it……