Since young, I have always been impressed and inspired by my grandmother’s perseverance, commitment to faith and her strong seeking spirit.

“Haven’t you had enough? Isn’t it time to try something different?” Sharon’s words caught me by surprise. For the first time, I gave her words some serious thought.

I started practising Nichiren Buddhism with my mother in Malaysia when I was nine years old.

My son Earnest handed me his piggy bank and said, “Mummy, this is for you. You can put all the money I have saved into your bank account.” I was surprised and touched.

I am a fortune baby, but only started practising this faith when I entered secondary school.

I was introduced to Nichiren Buddhism more than 40 years ago. A young man around 25 years old, I was often invited to attend discussion meetings by my neighbour.