It all began in 1990 — the year that changed everything.

It all started in 2009 when a colleague, who saw me heavily pregnant, encouraged me to try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

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.