In the field of game theory, one of the well-known models is the so-called prisoner's dilemma. For example, there are two prisoners, A and B, in a separate room for interrogation. And they don't have any means of communication between two. In this situation, the prosecutors offer each prisoner a bargain. That is either betraying … Continue reading Prisoner’s Dilemma
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A Grain of Sand
If you only have one day to live, how do you spend the moment? Often, we hear the advice, saying, "Live as if it is your last day" or "Live as if you were to die tomorrow." Also, some suggest that we consider our lives as "one day" instead of 80 or 90 years of … Continue reading A Grain of Sand
The Tree of Life
Since the inception of our self-consciousness, two fundamental desires have been controlling us. These are the desire to see, and the desire to be wise, with our eyes. In the Garden of Eden, two types of trees attracted us through these desires. One is the Tree of Knowledge, and the other is the Tree of … Continue reading The Tree of Life
Thereof One Must be Silent
There are Buddha's teachings on healthy skepticism. Since the days of the Buddha, people have quickly fallen into the so-called blind faith. That is far from the authentic faith derived from a humble realization of our cognitive limitations. At the moment in our lives, we would inevitably encounter the situation that we can't do anything … Continue reading Thereof One Must be Silent
Dark Night of the Soul
Nobody is free from the adversity of life. As long as we live in this world, various kinds of ups and downs are unavoidable. Consciously or unconsciously, we seek pleasures and avoid pains as if that is the default status in our lives. Sooner or later, however, we realize that pleasures are elusive, and pains … Continue reading Dark Night of the Soul
Corpse Meditation
In mediation, there are various approaches, methods, and traditions. During meditation, for example, we mindfully count our breathing. Or, we gently observe the subtle movements of our abdominals. Or else, we kindly notice every step of our behaviors. We also gaze at a candle flame or a visual symbol like a mandala or statue of … Continue reading Corpse Meditation
In Silence, We Pray
What is silence? Does it simply mean a lack of sound? If we don't hear anything with our ears, can we call it silence? Not necessarily so. In silence, we often hear various sounds, which are sometimes noisier. We even suffer from loud noises in silence. Why is that so? Because in the quiet place, … Continue reading In Silence, We Pray
