One day Nasrudin was walking along a deserted road. Night was falling as he spied a troop of horsemen coming toward him. His imagination began to work, and he feared that they might rob him, or impress him into the army. So strong had this fear become that he leaped over a wall and found – 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 –
A young Japanese archer took great pride in the excellence of his marksmanship with a bow and arrow. Having read a lot of Zen stories and receiving some basic training on mindfulness, he soon came to the conclusion that he was a true master of archery. So he decided to travel to a remote mountain – Read More –
“Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.” – Meister Eckhart If only I had this….I could do that…Limited thinking arises within you. If you want it…go for it. No goal is truly out of reach. And honestly, if they did it, I think you can too. And if it hasn’t been done – Read More –
“Recognize that the very molecules that make up your body, the atoms that construct the molecules, are traceable to the crucibles that were once the centers of high mass stars that exploded their chemically rich guts into the galaxy, enriching pristine gas clouds with the chemistry of life. So that we are all connected to – Read More –
A saint who visited the river Ganges to take a bath, came across a group of family members who were shouting at each other in anger. The saint turned to his diciples with a smile, “Why do people who are angry shout at each other?” After a little while one diciple said, “Because we lose – Read More –
Upon meeting a Zen master at a social event, a psychiatrist decided to ask him a question that had been on his mind. “Exactly how do you help people?” he asked. “I get them where they can’t ask any more questions,” the Master answered. -Zen story — I understand from my parents that I was – Read More –