Drawing from Thomas Merton’s celebrated translations, this comprehensive compilation of Taoist insight presents a radical roadmap for liberating the human heart from modern anxieties and external compulsions. Master Zhuang masterfully demonstrates how…
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Never fight what isn’t here
Attempting to battle phantom fears or obsess over past mistakes only drains the energy needed for the present moment. True inner peace begins when we stop waging war against memories, illusions or…
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The problems of the others
When we are consumed by our own burdens, it can feel as though no one else carries a weight quite as heavy or complex as ours. Yet, if everyone were given the…
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False harmony
Genuine peace is never found by avoiding difficult conversations or sweeping conflicts under the rug, but by confronting underlying tensions with honesty and courage. “The monk Chu Lai was beaten by a…
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Harmony
When individual voices align with a shared purpose, diversity transforms into a resonant symphony of understanding and peace. Realising true balance requires listening deeply to the rhythms around us and honouring the…
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We are already God
Seeking divinity in far-off heavens often blinds us to the sacred essence already dwelling within our own consciousness. Awakening to our innate spiritual nature reveals that the peace, love and divine presence…
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Bundle of miseries
We often imagine that our personal burdens are heavier than anyone else’s, unaware of the hidden struggles others carry behind smiling faces. When allowed to swap his troubles with the rest of…
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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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Shine in your own way
True self-worth is found not in comparing our journey to another’s, but in honoring the unique purpose and light we bring to the world in our own distinct way. “A samurai who…