A Kid on Poverty
One day a father and his rich family took his son to a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor people...
Futility of Discrimination
"All the time we are aware of millions of things around us--these changing shapes, these burning hills, the sound of the engine, the...
When Stillness Comes on Its Own
"The old habits will continue; the thoughts will go on rushing. And your mind is always in a rush hour, the traffic is always...
No Questions, No Conflict
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...
Chaos Within, Chaos Without
Do not think by merely wishing for peace, you will have peace, when in your daily life of relationship you are aggressive,...
Hungry For True Bread
A beggar came and sat before me. "I want bread," he said. "How wise you are," I assured him. "Bread is what you need. And you...
Can You Just Sit?
The disciples were involved in a heated discussion on the cause of human suffering. Some said it came from...
Don't Convince, Inspire
Every so often, we have an experience which changes our perception of the world. If we gain some immediate benefit or perhaps see...
Sleep When the Wind Blows
A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when...
Empowered Selfless Giving
In a book a recently read, two sets of parents attempt to help their child. "(The first set of) parents were told that their son was...
What do we really like?
It is not hard to name an activity we like. "I like to play sports", "I like to sing", "I like to watch movies", "I like to read...
Our Attitude Is Our Choice
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than the past, than education,...