Little Sukha Production
Spreading Love and Happiness to the World

Creating New Meanings
in Work

 

Clockwise from left: Me, my Husband
and my son

The idea of moving my life into a new direction started when my son was over a year old. I was then (still is!) a new mother in search for dhamma books for my little son. Just like any mothers in this world, I wanted to give him an early introduction to books and being Buddhist, children dhamma books seem just right for him too. 

There were not many children dhamma books in the market. All I saw under the Religion-Children section of most bookshops were rows and rows of books of other religions. Dhamma books for children seem like rare entities.

I thought, “How do Buddhist parents create awareness about Buddhism in their children when resources are few and not easily available?”

That simple quest for children dhamma books led me to many deep, soulful questions about my life. One thought led to another and I even began to ponder of my very own contribution towards world peace and happiness. What little part could I play to make our world a much loving and peaceful place? Could I, in the process of making money, create something good for the Buddhist community?

Guided by my strong spiritual beliefs, Little Sukha Production was born: a home-based publishing house that specialises in children dhamma books. I want my books to help bring awareness in Buddhist children about their rich spiritual heritage AND promote love, peace and happiness in their sweet, young hearts. Also, I have created myself, a new livelihood. A new way of bringing in money for myself and my family

By that time, I had also left my career as an engineering math lecturer to embark fully on being a mother and a homemaker. Now, by starting my home-based company, I had become someone more than just a homemaker; I’m also a writer and a businesswoman.

Together with a very supportive husband, we set up a work station in a small corner of my house. I began illustrating, writing and editing in between changing diapers and preparing meals for my family. It was a wild adventure! Thank goodness I had my mother around to get me started (she continues to provide support although we are living in different parts of the country. Thanks mum!). The outcome: Four books are now published (please see Our Products) and more to come.

Writing and publishing my books has made me grown into something more than what I was before. I am always learning something new everyday. And it all started with simple thoughts on sharing Buddhism with my son, together with doing something good for the world.

With Metta
Yen Yen