Is our world in order or chaotic? It depends on how we see the world. If we are Apollonian, it should be in order. If Dionysian, it could be chaotic. It is one of the well-known dichotomies in Greek mythology, and one of the key concepts in understanding works of art, mainly invoked by Friedrich … Continue reading Apollonian and Dionysian
Inclusive, Exclusive Faith
Should our faith be inclusive or exclusive? It is one of the most sensitive questions in human histories, which is derived from the birth of our self-consciousness. Once we are aware of ourselves, we would inevitably ask such questions as "Who are we?" and "Who are others?" Since the birth of our self-consciousness, we have … Continue reading Inclusive, Exclusive Faith
Like Water, Like a Rock
The Noble Eightfold Path can be divided into three divisions. The first division covers the right view and right resolve, which could be how we see the world and ourselves. The second is for the right speech, right action, and right livelihood, which could be our applications for ethical virtues. And the third is for … Continue reading Like Water, Like a Rock
Doubting Thomas, the Apostle
Among miracles in the all Gospels, the resurrection should be the most significant event, especially of both Lazarus and Jesus. As the foundation of Christianity, the implication is transcending death and life beyond spacetime toward non-boundary, called eternal life. It is a glimpse of the eternity, manifested in our dualistic spacetime. It's so paradoxical and … Continue reading Doubting Thomas, the Apostle
True Obedience
Once Meister Eckhart was asked: What should we do and where should we go to seek peace and God? Are there any practices? It seems there are a lot. His answer, however, was "No!" I was once asked: 'Some people like to withdraw from company and prefer always to be alone. That is where they … Continue reading True Obedience
Free Will
Free will is one of the most extensively discussed topics. There are many theories in various fields from theology to philosophy to natural, social, and human sciences. One of the starting points is that there is a free will and determinism distinction. And in this meta-perspective, there are two positions: compatibilism and incompatibilism. The former … Continue reading Free Will
In the Wilderness
What is the wilderness? Throughout the Bible, we can see various episodes related to it. It was outside of the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve faced the life of difficulty. It was on the east of Eden as Cain went out of the LORD. It was the place Abraham negotiated with the LORD. … Continue reading In the Wilderness
