What keeps us alive, what allows us to endure? I think it is the hope of loving, or being loved. I heard a fable once about the sun going on a journey to find its source, and how the moon wept without her lover’s warm gaze. We weep when light does not reach our hearts. – Read More –
I woke up today to an email from a dear friend with a link to my website as a part of her signature…Omg! And earlier this week, my sister told me a out her enthusiastic referrals of my site to others…Wow! My mother has taken to quoting and referencing bits from my site when we – Read More –
Ubuntu (South African Philosophy: “I Am Because We Are”) embodies the spirit of human kindness…of looking after one another. In the words of (the great) Nelson Mandela, “Ubuntu does not mean that people should not enrich themselves, the question therefore is: Are you going to do so in order to enable the community around you – Read More –
WARNING: Heart-breaking content with uplifting call to action! Today I explored Shanghai with a friend and colleague and I was confronted with the age-old question…to give or not to give to the homeless? I’ve always found this to be a difficult question because I have been blessed with much and always feel compelled to share. – Read More –
Those who want to know the truth of the universe should practice the four cardinal virtues. The first is reverence for all life; this manifests as unconditional love and respect for oneself and all other beings. The second is natural sincerity; this manifests as honesty, simplicity, and faithfulness. The third is gentleness; this manifests as kindness, – Read More –
DEAR SAGE: I happen to have the privilege of knowing you personally (which is why I didn’t include my email) and I want to tell those that don’t know you that you are the real deal! I’ve never known anyone to have such a consistent positive attitude (and be no-nonsense when needed) and somehow know – Read More –
A prince goes to a Zen master and tells him that he wants to be enlightened—and now! Instead of sending him away, the master says it could be arranged. After finding out from the prince that he plays chess very well, the master sets up a game between the visitor and one of his monks – Read More –
When Bankei held his seclusion-weeks of meditation, pupils from many parts of Japan came to attend. During one of these gatherings a pupil was caught stealing. The matter was reported to Bankei with the request that the culprit be expelled. Bankei ignored the case. Later the pupil was caught in a similar act, and again – Read More –