A decoy is an artificial bird made of wood. It is used for sport hunting to disturb other birds like ducks and hunt them. Just like a lure for fishing, it looks like a real creature to deceive other fish. Traditionally, however, when we say a gamecock made of wood, there is a profound implication. … Continue reading A Decoy’s Mind
Month: May 2019
Heavenly Paradoxes
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.Matthew 5:5 The Beatitudes of Jesus sound paradoxical. These are, however, the key attributes to realize and embrace the grace of God. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are … Continue reading Heavenly Paradoxes
Just a Craftsman
We live in the age of self-expression. It seems being opinionated and assertive is a virtue. Various self-help and success philosophies teach us to aim high. We seek and praise our heroes, artists, celebrities, iconic figures, and more. Even in the field of prayer and humility, there is such a term as celebrity pastor. Even … Continue reading Just a Craftsman
The Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra is one of the key scriptures in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Especially, its short version has been one of the most commonly recited sutras. Its Chinese version is well-known as translated by Xuanzang (玄奘三蔵 602 – 664) from the original Sanskrit manuscripts. His translation consists of 262 Chinese characters. Many Buddhists have memorized them. … Continue reading The Heart Sutra
It is Written
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. James 3:6 Language is a window for the world we see. When we seek the three … Continue reading It is Written
Right Flow
There is a moment when we forget ourselves — both seer and seen become one. We no longer sense ourselves. There is one pure experience. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls it flow. Such no-dual state was often well-known in the religious, spiritual, meditative experience. Csikszentmihalyi has expanded this scope and articulated it well. It could happen quite often … Continue reading Right Flow
Conversation in Heaven
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.Philippians 4:13 We’ve heard this verse many times -- one of the well-known verses to make us positive and courageous. However, while being misrepresented, it is never for our worldly success. It is never for inflaming and elevating our ego. It is never for a worldly … Continue reading Conversation in Heaven