Articles written by Kris Lee Wai Loon

In Chinese Buddhism, Guanyin (or Guanshiyin) is often portrayed as a woman. Understand how local Chinese culture has influenced the gender of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

Feb 22, 2009 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Explanations for Buddha's long ears range from the historical and biographical, to the cultural and symbolic, as well as the amalgamation of different interpretations.

Feb 9, 2009 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Find out what the seven treasures and precious substances are in Sanskrit, and how these have been interpreted as various gems in Chinese and English.

Nov 23, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Avoid using toxic vocabulary on oneself and one's child. Instead, make use of positive and affirmative words and statements to boost self-esteem and confidence.

Nov 23, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Anti-retroviral therapy can effectively suppress the viral load until it is undetectable. However, the best way to prevent HIV transmission is still safer sex practices.

Nov 8, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

While sharing his love of classical music with the audience of his TED talk, Maestro Benjamin Zander also provided valuable insights into live, living and leadership.

Oct 27, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Most teenage boys and men have experienced the condition of 'blue balls'. What can be done to alleviate the discomfort?

Sep 14, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Want to play Solitaire but do not have a pack of cards on hand? No problem! Just switch on the computer instead to enjoy the game.

Sep 4, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real?

Aug 25, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Of the 21,800 who participated in this year's Olympic torch relay, only an elite group of eight Chinese former Olympians had the honor of being in the final lap.

Aug 13, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Get to know more about the eight former Olympians and athletes who were featured as Olympic Flag bearers during the Opening Ceremony.

Aug 12, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

An amazing visual and aural East-meets-West spectacle that combines acrobatics, singing, animation and electronic music by the co-creators of Gorillaz.

Aug 10, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Find out why BBC Sports used a Chinese legend and the Monkey King for its marketing campaign to promote its coverage of the Olympic Games.

Aug 5, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Stamp collectors from around the world look forward to the new stamp series commemorating the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Jul 25, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Besides the newly-constructed sports facilities in Beijing, many other existing and temporary competition venues are needed for a successful Summer Olympics.

Jul 23, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Find out more about the new competition venues that have been specially constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Jul 23, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Learn the rules of Solitaire, a challenging game of strategy that one can play even when alone.

Jul 9, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

In the charge delivered by Dr. Pausch at Carnegie Mellon University's Commencement Ceremony, he shared with the graduating Class of 2008 lessons on living well and fully.

Jul 3, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Unprotected oral sex carries risks of HIV transmission. Understand why this is so, and learn about precautions that can be taken to minimize the risks.

Jul 2, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Heinz's ad, which portrays a same-sex kiss, was withdrawn amidst complaints. This in turn led to calls for the boycott of its products.

Jun 26, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

HAART involves life-long adherence to a strict medical regimen. One should consult his/her doctor and understand all the relevant issues before commencing treatment.

May 23, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

For an HIV/AIDS medical regimen to be effective, a combination of two or more antiretroviral drugs is usually necessary to reduce drug resistance.

May 21, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Although there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS, various antiretroviral drugs have been developed to inhibit the replication of the virus in the human immune system.

May 21, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Gain a better understanding of AIDS by learning about its symptoms and diagnosis.

May 19, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Know the risks involved when a person chooses to engage in unsafe or unprotected sex, in order not to end up getting a sexually-transmitted infection(s).

May 15, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Find out about the pancreas and its functions, as well as the reasons why pancreatic cancer is such a deadly disease.

Apr 10, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Learn about the valuable lessons and insights that Dr. Randy Pausch shared during his 'Last Lecture' at Carnegie Mellon University.

Mar 26, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

The life and achievements of Dr. Pausch who, despite suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer, is leading an active life and helping to raise awareness of the illness.

Mar 26, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Read about the origins and medicinal properties of this traditional snack, which still remains popular today with children and adults alike.

Feb 8, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Protect yourself by learning about the HIV virus and how it can and cannot be transmitted.

Feb 7, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Details of the Beijing 2008 Olympic torch and the torch relay are used to discuss the fusion of traditional Chinese elements and modern technology.

Feb 6, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Despite being highly urbanised, there are many areas in Singapore where you can be in touch with nature. Three major natural habitats are highlighted here.

Feb 4, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

A brief history of Singapore's hawker centres and several iconic food centres worth visiting.

Feb 1, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Learn about static shocks and some practical tips to minimize their frequency and severity in winter.

Jan 31, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Here are the Chinese specialty restaurants where the Peking duck (or Beijing roast duck) is prepared using traditional methods.

Jan 28, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.

Jan 25, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

This is a quick guide for expatriates to get around Beijing easily via the various transportation modes - by car, taxi, the subway and public buses.

Dec 19, 2007 - Kris Lee Wai Loon