After Jesus got baptized by John the Baptist, the Spirit led him to the wilderness where he fasted forty days and nights. And he felt hungry. Being fully human, therefore, Jesus suffered like us humans. He became lower than the angels like us humans. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than … Continue reading Until the Angels Minister Us
Month: January 2020
Prose Poetry
John 1:1-14 is the most beautiful prose poetry I’ve ever read, especially in this translation. To understand the meanings, we could read the modern translations. Perhaps, studying the original manuscripts is always a must. Still, I love these specific verses, embedded in my heart and soul. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by … Continue reading Prose Poetry
Festina Lente
When a cup of water is muddy, we have to put it down and wait for a while. It has to stay still as the dirty part would slowly sink into the bottom. Little by little, water gets transparent. And eventually, we could see a cup of clean water. It looks calm and serene. It … Continue reading Festina Lente
When You Walk, Walk
One time disciples asked the Buddha what could be the best practice to lead them to the complete peace of mind. They thought they would have to go through various challenges believing only such hardship could bring them to a supreme state. The Buddha’s answer, however, was counterintuitive. For example, one of the well-known Zen … Continue reading When You Walk, Walk
The Doors of Liberation
Starting the new year, we are supposed to come up with our new year resolutions. Pondering them, we are hoping to make our lives happier, healthier, and more meaningful, even prosperous. Living in this world and of this world, there is nothing wrong with these annual practices. Without planning, setting goals and objectives, drawing roadmaps, … Continue reading The Doors of Liberation
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