What makes our lives valuable and fulfilled? Consciously or unconsciously, we have noticed that life is what we are supposed to possess and take care of it by ourselves. That is why we call life “my life,” “your life,” “his or her life,” or “their lives.” Life looks as if an object that we should … Continue reading Life’s Paradox
Be Grateful in Life
How do you define your life? Often, we tend to define it as a series of problem-solving. Every morning when we wake up, the first thing we think of would be the list of action items. Quite often, such action items consist of a series of problems that we have to face and solve. Throughout … Continue reading Be Grateful in Life
How Toxic We Are
In Buddhism, among various practices, well-known are these five precepts. By keeping them, the practitioners are supposed to achieve peace in their minds and lives: Abstention from killing living beingsAbstention from theftAbstention from sexual misconductAbstention from falsehoodAbstention from intoxication Each of them looks so common. Everyone knows that we should refrain from these ethical misconducts. … Continue reading How Toxic We Are
As We Forgive Our Debtors
Why can't we forgive ourselves and others? It is one of the most challenging acts that our ego can hardly allow us to do. One possible reason is that forgiveness requires us to overcome our emotional instincts, which rest on the older layer of our consciousness. Even if your mind tells you to forgive, your … Continue reading As We Forgive Our Debtors
Vanity of Vanities
Where did we come from? Who are we? Where are we going? Why are we here on earth? And, why is there something rather than nothing? These are the fundamental questions that we can never stop asking, and we can't find the answers. Do we have the answers? In human history, various myths in the … Continue reading Vanity of Vanities
Categorical Imperative
We have seen numerous theories on understanding the physical universe like cosmology and astrophysics. These efforts, however, can never be beyond our cognitive, epistemological, and ontological limitations. The more we get smarter, the science and technology could advance to develop these areas. Or, the more our consciousness unfolds, perhaps the more profound and the broader … Continue reading Categorical Imperative
Spiritual Pride
Why do we argue with each other? There are undoubtedly constructive discussions and criticisms. In doing so, we are supposed to find better answers and solutions. It should be the beauty of collaboration. However, we inevitably experience the destructive nature of argumentations and contentions. In this case, both sides don't share the common goal. The … Continue reading Spiritual Pride
