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Month: January 2020

Until the Angels Minister Us

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 →

Tom Uncategorized 2 Comments January 25, 2020 10 Minutes

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 →

Tom Uncategorized Leave a comment January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 1 Minute

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 →

Tom Uncategorized 2 Comments January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 2 Minutes

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 →

Tom Uncategorized 2 Comments January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 4 Minutes

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 →

Tom Uncategorized Leave a comment January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 4 Minutes

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