From the early days of Christianity, there were already divisions and contentions. In the chapter 1 of the First Epistle to the Corinthians, we see such arguments. In his letter to the early church members in Corinth, Paul the Apostle expressed his concerns. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by … Continue reading Contentions
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Blindness
Who is blind? The answer would be different depending on the types of eye, physical or spiritual. So, there are two kinds of eyes. One is our physical eye, and the other would be the eye of Spirit. How can we know the difference? Let's check the character 9 of the Gospel of John. One … Continue reading Blindness
The Compassionate Bodhisattva
There are mainly three types of Buddhist traditions, even though each has numerous denominations in itself, which is common in every religion. These types are as follows: Theravada Buddhism (The Teachings of The Elders)Mahayana Buddhism (The Great Vehicle)Vajrayana Buddhism (The Way Of The Diamond) Historically, the primary form of Buddhism could be similar to the … Continue reading The Compassionate Bodhisattva
The Life of Job
I am right. You are wrong. We are right. They are wrong. Throughout human history, people have never stopped this kind of self-righteous arguments. On the positive side, it could be a constructive step to lead everyone to the right answer. If one can criticize another, that is the antithesis against the thesis, and both … Continue reading The Life of Job
Lord’s Prayer
One of the most famous prayers in history is Lord's Prayer. While there are numerous Christian denominations, we could see this prayer is one common denominator that all agree and observe. It is the Alpha and Omega of all prayers, and one of the fundamental models for us to compose our prayers. Jesus himself taught … Continue reading Lord’s Prayer
Life is Beautiful and Perfect
In Buddhism, the first of the Four Noble Truths says life is suffering. Why does it say so? Perhaps, it is the sentiment that most of us feel now and then. And we tend to agree with the "truth" that life is suffering. There are full of difficulties and challenges in our lives. Often, these … Continue reading Life is Beautiful and Perfect
Be Strong and of a Good Courage
Be strong, brave, and courageous. Every morning when we wake up, or whenever we face challenges, even feel devastated, that is what we have to tell ourselves first. That is what the Lord commanded Joshua after the death of Moses. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, … Continue reading Be Strong and of a Good Courage
