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Feedback from participants of 5th, 6th,
7th & 8th run:
“Dear Bro. Shi’an, ‘The Gift of Truth Excels All Other Gifts.’
Thank you for sharing the Pure Land Teachings with us. You
have delivered the teachings in a very concise, interesting and
creative manner. We enjoyed the lessons very much and have
benefitted a lot from them. We are glad to have an excellent
Dharma teacher like you in the Buddhist world. Sadhu! Sadhu!
Sadhu! Amituofo!” – With appreciation, Tuck Khuen, Amy,
Ivy, Doris & Joey
“I am in your class. I like the way you teach – very funny and
not boring. Otherwise, I can fall asleep quite fast!” –
Diana
“Dear Teacher Shi’an, I would like to thank you for sharing
your [email] write-up… I truly enjoy reading it and understand
Buddhism better. Appreciate your constant sharing with us.” –
Eliza
“Thank you so much for teaching us about Amituofo and Pure land.
Truthfully speaking, I was amazed and didn’t expect that there’s so
many teachings for the above.” - Silvi
“8 lessons had attended (so far), I had turn with conviction.
Thanks.” - Andrew
“This is rare opportunity hearing a good Dharma session about the
Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha. Please accept my deepest bow and true
appreciation of what you have organized.” -
Hardy
Enjoyable class and topic. Always looked forward to Saturdays
because of the class. Thank you! - KM
Teo
“I would like to thank you very much for your tireless teaching
during your stay in Jakarta. The seminar really gave me a
whole new perspective on Buddhism… I couldn’t have made a
better decision than registering. A lot of the teachings were
affirmative and complementing of what I’ve understood about
Buddhism so far.” - William
“I had the impression that it would be a ‘dry’ and boring class
initially. Thank Buddha you have the ability to make us giggle
or laugh during class. It is a ‘good investment’ to sign up for
your class.” - Irene
“Thanks for the very interesting sessions. It has been an
enjoyable experience attending your class… Thanks for the very
inspiring 10 sessions.” - Bee Lay
“Dear Brother Shi’an, We would like to express our heartfelt
appreciation to you for conducting the Amitabha Sutra class. You
are able to explain the sutra clearly and have
provided excellent examples and illustrations. My husband,
Lawrence, and I, together with our friends truly enjoy your class
and we have gained a better understanding Amitabha Sutra. We also
want to thank the volunteers for manning the registration booth
every Saturday and the ushers… Once again, thank you for your
excellent teaching. Rejoice. Namo Amituofo!” - Lay
Ling & Lawrence
“The Amitabha Sutra class that you are conducting is really
Great, Informative, Enlightening and Beneficial. We start to
appreciate the Sutra and Buddha’s
Teaching more… Amituofo.” - Choon
Fah
“Thanks very much for weeks of enlightening and insightful
edutainment. The ‘before/after effect’ (like Marie France) of
Pureland teachings is indeed profound. I must say I’ve progressed
rapidly in ‘faith, vows and practice’, thanks to your passionate
and generous sharing.” – Han
“Thank you for the insightful answers! I look forward to Lesson
2 this Saturday.” – Amituofo, Yong
Guan
“I should also thank you because you have inspired me to spread
these wonderful Dharma especially about the Pureland to more
people.” – Amituofo, Huan Ghee
“Ha ha ha u are a funny guy. Every time during the class, we
look at your action and the way u give us example really make me
laugh. Tks and keep up the good job.” -
Sherlis
“U r one of the best teachers I ever seen.” -
Maggie
“Creative presentation… Very motivated and knowledgeable.”
- Brenda
“Very relevant, very well-researched, very informative,
knowledgeable and inspiring.” - AL Lim
“Instructor is very very very good.” - KH
Lee
“Very applicable [lessons]… He [teacher] knows how to relate to
people and make suitable analogies.” - Lay Eng
“Teaching is very lively, interesting, [and teacher is]
knowledgeable.” - Irene Ng
“[Teacher is] very skilful and very knowledgeable.” -
Lay Keow
“[Teacher is] approachable, knowledgeable and helpful.”
- CC Lim
“[Teacher] interacts with the audience well.” –
Melvin
“[Teacher is] very resourceful and speaks clearly. [Course is]
very informative. I am glad I attended this course. I found my
spiritual goal.” - Meow Lin
“Interesting mix of visuals, videos, testimonials, slides and
co-relation between the different [Buddhist] practices.” -
Suzanne
“Use of analogies and examples help for understanding concepts.
Testimonials help to to strengthen faith. Use of graphics and
videos make the contents more interesting.” -
Rebecca
“Good introduction, especially to the curious.” - HH
Lau
“Very informative… It’s interesting to listen again [by
attending again in future].” - Nicole
“[Teacher is] very skilful, informative and interesting… Very
good, should make it more lessons.” - CF Lim
“The course has let me know more about Amitabha Buddha and his
Pure Land and increased by faith more and more.” -
Ruth
“Great. Thank you.” - Cathy
“[Teacher is] relatable, able to explain concepts well. [Course
is] informative, entertaining and interesting.” - Wei
Ting
“Good knowledge and enthusiasm demonstrated. Good research and
presentation…” “Thank you for your kind effort in promoting Pure
Land practice. Amituofo!” - Anon8
“Keep up the good work – sure go Pure Land.” – FS
Lam
“[Teacher is] very good, experienced, able to explain things in
simple concise manner, and is friendly and approachable…” “Look
forward to more of such courses in English. Well done!” -
LK Loh
“[Teacher is] well versed in Buddhism and able to explain
clearly.” - SH Voon
“His passion and compassion for the Pure Land teaching is very
evident!” - LH Heng
“[Lessons] flow smoothly with ample examples… [Teacher is]
knowledgeable and proficient.” - CH Kok
“Well presented. [Teacher] has passion for whatever he is
teaching.” - Siying
“Very comprehensive notes complemented by informative emails.
Excellent teacher. Teacher Shi’an is a very dedicated teacher. He
is able to relate the sutra to us in an easy-to-understand manner.
The lessons flow very well and are well paced.” - Lay Ling
& Lawrence
“[Teacher is] very skilful, passionate and knowledgeable. This is a
very good course. It helped to clarify a lot of my doubts and
strengthened my faith.” - VM Ho
“[Teacher is] humorous and adorable.” - WK
Koh
“Just want to let you know that I have enjoyed your 10 lessons
on Understanding Amituofo. I now have a better understanding about
Buddhism. I am looking forward to your new classes, please let me
know the dates and place when available.” - Josephine
Yap
“The instructor is very motivational and impactful.” –
Meilin
“I think your lessons are very much well prepared. You have done
much research. I can understand that it is difficult to do that.
Well done! What matters most to me is the content. And you are
humourous and friendly as well. Excellent!” - PS
Chan
“Thank you for an educational and interactive first lesson.
Fresh perspective and insight gained. My hubby and I enjoyed it
thoroughly. Look forward to the next class. We enjoy every lesson.
The path to Pure Land is simple and fuss free. Coming from the past
15 years of Theravada Buddhist teachings’ background, this is
refreshing and would certainly add depth on our Dharma pursuits. We
have never had a structured and systematic education on Buddhism of
any branch although all our lives we are connected to it from
birth. The laoshi (teacher) Shen Shi’an is engaging, witty and
knowledgeable. Teacher is very well prepared, eloquent,
knowledgeable and systematic. - Lye Wai Fun
“I really enjoy the class. Thanks for making the class
interesting and engaging.” - Hazel
“Thank you for conducting the class on Pureland Buddhism. It was
funny yet insightful.” – Louisa
“Information is well put across in a congruent and easy to
absorb and systematic manner.” – Tingji
“Thanks for delivering such an interesting presentation that is
beneficial for us to have a better fundamental understanding of
Buddhism. The organising committee is very committed to make this
class a success, and tried their best to provide a conducive
environment for the participants.” - Yong Leow
“[The teacher is] very knowledgeable.” –
Candy
“Many thanks for your interesting lesson at the Amitabha Sutra
class yesterday. I enjoyed it thoroughly.” – Kok
Leong
“The trainer has done an excellent job in bringing Mahayana
teachings to English-speaking Buddhists. He is able to dispel the
myth that Chinese Buddhism is suitable only to illiterate old men
and women. May the trainer be able to help more sentient beings to
contact the teachings. May Buddhas and Bodhisattvas support him in
his endeavor.” - Anon3
“It was an enlightening session for the lesson that you have
conducted today. Thank you for imparting the knowledge on the
‘crash course’ (on Buddhism for the first lesson). Things I learn
in your lesson today: To re-ignite my compassion to all beings,
including those that I previously do not like due to heavy office
politics. Your passion in Buddhism that energised my learnings. It
was another informative session yesterday and I can understand the
concept well, through your interesting presentation.” –
Jeffrey
“[The teacher] is lively and can sustain attention.” -
Anon4
“There are many comparisons to our daily lives to reinforce
learning.” - Anon1
“This is a great course. I am thankful for this affinity that
led me to this course and enable me to start walking the spiritual
path.” - Anon2
“[The teacher] can explain very well!” - Bee
Ting
“[The teacher is] well researched and well prepared.”–
Jono
“Instructor allows us to email him questions in doubt which
benefits beginners.”- Anon5
“Yes, very good and very relevant. You have also made it very
interesting.” – Pearly
“[The teacher is] knowledgeable and humorous. The course is very
informative and interesting.”- Anon6
“[The teacher is] a well learned practitioner.”–
Richard
“Very engaging style of presentation.”-
Anon7
“Straight to the point with good illustrations.”–
Lam
“I enjoyed the first lesson yesterday night as you were an
engaging and humourous teacher. Thanks.”–
Yingying
“Many thanks for the inspiring sharing on 10 July.”- Hui
Ping
“I find the course informative and delivered in an interesting
manner.”– CH
“Many thanks, Shi’an! It was a very fruitful learning
experience! Amitoufo!” - Jennifer
“Must tell you that we enjoy your class. It is very
comprehensive, with easy to understand and lively
presentation.”– Rita
“Your clarion call on high importance and high urgency of
learning the route to Pureland was depicted with a ‘think out of
the box’ (manner) effectively. Witty dialogue on the multi-purpose
use of Amituofo’s name remains vividly in my mind. Leaves us much
to practice. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher by bringing
the Dharma to us in a simple, interesting and fun way. In all the
classes, we had been educated and entertained! It was the very
first time that we ever attended a structured course, though we are
‘Buddhists” all our lives. Lessons were joyfully taught by a highly
knowledgeable and energetic instructor who engaged your attention
and captivated your imagination by the power of interesting visuals
and sometimes comical parables.” – Lye Wai Fun
“Dear Bro Shi’an, I really enjoy your class on Amituofo. Learn
many things everytime I go for the class. Today’s testimonial is
also really inspiring! Amituofo” - Tiong
Han
“Brother Shi’an, You are a great teacher; your teachings alone
are a tremendous inspiration to those like me who have good karmic
affinity to listen to you. You sold and I bought the ticket to
Pureland on the very first lesson in March last year. That’s how
inspiring you are! Thank you. 阿弥陀佛 _()_ ” –
Steven
“Thanks for the guidance. I have re-evaluated your advice and
implemented it. The outcome is encouraging. Thank you for your
statement that kept me motivated and not giving up. Thanks for
making a difference in our lives.” – Jeffrey
“Hi Shi’an, I want to thank you for giving me better insights of
the sutra, as well as instilling in me more faith. I am very
thankful that I have the opportunity to attend your class. It is
very difficult to find good English Buddhist classes and
interesting teachers. I hope you can conduct more classes so we
English educated ones would not miss the opportunity to understand
and appreciate the Buddhist teaching and to reach Pure Land. Your
class is super, never one moment boring and time just flies. I wish
it never ends. Every moment is motivating, interesting,
soft-selling but never forcing, well presented and delivered. Very
good visual and presentation material. I believe that only those
with faith and passion like you could conduct such classes.
Academics would present and speak without conviction, but your easy
style and passion makes the class alive, interesting and
motivating. Shi’an good job!! Please don’t stop, we need your
guidance. Thank you again.” - Amituofo,
Pauline