Tag: the new life
Seeking Constant Improvement in the World of Learning
Learning is a translation of the Japanese word shomon, literally “voice hearer,” referring to those who directly heard and passed on Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings....
Chasing After Money And Objects Of Desire
We often hear people make statements like, “I was in heaven,” or “His head was in the clouds.” When we experience great joy, we...
The Desire For Perfection
Since the days of old, people have been attempting to define the term “human”. One French saying describes man as un roseau pensant, “,...
The Egoistic World of Anger Within Us
Each and every one of us at some point of our lives have been in a state of conflict. Thinking nothing of others, one...
World Of Instinct And Impulse
Living according to instinct, animals only react to their immediate environment. They do not expend any effort towards achieving goals or dreams for the...
The Human Tree
Comparing life and death to a tree, serves as the best analogy of our situation. A tree grows from a small seedling, into a...
Desires Dominate In The World Of Hunger
Greed is a condition in which desires go unfulfilled – a state of spiritual starvation. When we are hungry or thirsty, we are in...
A Writer’s Note
I am uncertain about my life as much I am certain about few things. Writing is one of those things that helps me focus,...
Challenging Ourselves With the ‘Engine’ of Faith
It is only human to cherish hopes and dreams for the future. As one philosopher stated, "If only you have a goal in life,...
Good Influence vs Bad Influence
Human life possesses a vast multitude of functions and potentials. If we can fully harness these, we can accomplish great things. However, we often...