Posts filed under “Zen”
Spiritual Revolution
“What I propose is a spiritual revolution” ~ Dalai Lama As political freedom spreads to more people and technology integrates into our lives, one would think that man’s quest for happiness is more obtainable than ever. And yet, there is still so much suffering in the world. There is still discrimination, war and violence. People [...]
A bell for mindfulness
Just outside my window, a beautiful clock tower chimes softly every hour. To me, it’s a bell for mindfulness. A reminder that time is passing, and that I should not waste a moment of it. The things that seem like a big deal now, one day I shall forget about them, and realise the things that [...]
If you play with fire
… you might not get burned. Sometimes the fear of fire is worse than the actual danger of it. This doesn’t mean that you should be stupid or underestimate it’s destructive powers, but you shouldn’t live in fear of it either. A little mindfulness can go a long way in judging whether something is really [...]