The difference between Mandala and Thangka The mandala and thangka are sacred ancient artworks in Buddhism, Hinduism, and other religions. Their intricate drawings commonly depict symbols, deities, and mantras that aid in meditation. What is a mandala? The mandala...
Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. That’s a popular line from William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, one of the earliest shows that depicted the ever-growing magical movement of witchcraft that seems to be having yet another revival today....
Halloween is right around the corner and while we all know it is mainly a Western celebration, Singaporeans enjoy rising to the occasion and scaring themselves for fun. There are several places in Singapore that many consider haunted, like the infamous Old Changi...
All of us go through loss and grief. The people we love today could be gone tomorrow. Sometimes, we yearn to see them again. To see them in our dreams, or maybe, just maybe, catch a glimpse of their soul lurking in the house, watching over us as we go about our day....
It’s that time of the year again to behave extra careful about dark corners, coming home late, or spirits following you home. Yes, the hungry ghost season is here, and it starts on Aug. 8. It’s a largely Taoist belief that is also popular among the Chinese elderly....
Now that the Hungry Ghost Festival is over, another creepy season is upon us and it’s called Halloween. Largely popularized by Western pop culture, where children dress up in costumes, seek candies from neighbours, and say: “trick or treat,” Halloween’s origin can be...
