Sometimes, finding the truth is only the beginning. The real challenge is not turning that glimpse of truth into yet another belief. This delightful Zen tale reminds us how easily wisdom can…
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How to deal with insults: The way of the Buddha
When hostility and harsh words are directed our way, our instincts often urge us to defend, react or internalise the pain. Emotional harm requires our implicit consent—without our acceptance, unkindness remains entirely…
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One-minute wisdom
“Is there such a thing as one-minute wisdom?” asked the disciples. “There certainly is,” said the Master. “But surely one minute is too brief?” “It is fifty-nine seconds too long.” To his…
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The way out of fear
Confronting deep-seated anxieties requires a shift from adversarial resistance to mindful acknowledgment. By standing firm, offering respect, and declining to act on instinctual panic, we dissolve fear’s control and uncover lasting inner…
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Who is greater?
Two disciples in an ashram started arguing on who is the greatest of the two. To put an end to the discussion, which was going on and on, they went to their…
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Not a minute to lose
When the Master heard that a neighbouring forest had been devastated by fire, he mobilised all his disciples. “We must replant the cedars,” he said. “The cedars?” exclaimed an incredulous disciple. “But…
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Universality
“The Master ordinarily dissuaded people from living in a monastery. “To profit from books you don’t have to live in a library,” he would say. Or, even more forcefully, “You can read…
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Irrelevance
“All questions at the public meeting that day were about life beyond the grave. The Master only laughed and did not give a single answer. To his disciples, who demanded to know…
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Gossip
A disciple confessed his bad habit of repeating gossip. Said the Master wickedly, “Repeating it wouldn’t be so bad if you did not improve on it.” Anthony de Mello More from http://www.soulwise.net/…
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Doctrine
To a visitor who claimed he had no need to search for Truth because he found it in the beliefs of his religion, the Master said: “There was once a student who…
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Damned devotee
Radical compassion prioritises the relief of others over personal salvation, demonstrating that true spiritual mastery arises when we willingly sacrifice our own standing for the greater good. “The devotee knelt to be…
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Man and his four wives
We spend our lives clinging to body, wealth, and relationships, yet only the invisible weight of our karma accompanies us beyond the threshold of death. Gautama Buddha said that each person has…