Articles in: The Art of Life

Courage

Courage

0 / May 14, 2009 1:16 PM

World War II produced many heroes. One such man was a Lieutenant Commander Butch O’Hare. He was a fighter pilot […]

The Technique of Enjoyment

The Technique of Enjoyment

0 / Jan 14, 2009 10:00 AM

There is some meaning in describing the Upanishads as rahasya, mystery. The Upanishads are profound, and only the seeker who […]

Judge Not

Judge Not

0 / Jul 11, 2008 10:29 AM

I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights […]

Does God Exist?

Does God Exist?

0 / Jun 11, 2008 9:27 AM

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to […]

Mother Earth

Mother Earth

0 / Dec 7, 2007 5:07 AM

Holy Earth Mother, the trees and all nature are witnesses of your thoughts and deeds. –  Winnebago Indians Repeating the […]

The Gift of Insults

The Gift of Insults

0 / Sep 6, 2007 1:51 PM

Near Tokyo, there lived a very great Samurai who had grown old and now devoted himself to teaching Zen Buddhism […]

The Wise Donkey

The Wise Donkey

1 / May 5, 2007 2:54 PM

One day a farmer’s  donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried […]

Travelling without Baggage

Travelling without Baggage

0 / May 5, 2007 9:35 AM

Mark Twain was once asked if he wouldn’t like to go off on holiday. He replied, “I’d be glad to, […]

The Beauty Way

The Beauty Way

0 / Apr 4, 2007 4:08 PM

I guess I’m likely to put anything in my body! I love spicy foods and Mexican foods in particular. I’ve […]

A Seed of Truth

A Seed of Truth

0 / Mar 4, 2007 8:05 AM

An emperor in the Far East was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of […]

Push for Life!

Push for Life!

0 / Dec 3, 2006 2:35 PM

A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light, and God appeared. The […]

The Inner Frown

The Inner Frown

0 / Sep 15, 2006 1:06 PM

An episode from a spiritual lore: A disciple asks the Master: “Sir, why is there so much friction in our […]

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

0 / Aug 3, 2006 5:42 AM

A famous soldier came to the Master Hakuin and asked: “Master, tell me: is there really a heaven and a […]

The Triple Filter Test

The Triple Filter Test

0 / Oct 16, 2005 12:33 PM

In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher  […]

What does Society Expect of Us?

What does Society Expect of Us?

2 / Sep 30, 2005 11:29 AM

That’s a question that will take most of us a lifetime to answer! Are we socially more acceptable if we […]

My Friend

My Friend

1 / Aug 13, 2005 11:38 AM

I’ve never partied on New Year’s Eve. I pray every morning and each night before I go to sleep. Every […]

A Greater Purpose

A Greater Purpose

0 / Feb 21, 2005 12:12 PM

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer­-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and […]

Beating Anger

Beating Anger

0 / Feb 3, 2005 5:53 AM

A student came before the master Bankei and asked to be helped in getting rid of his violent temper. “Show […]

Points to Ponder

Points to Ponder

0 / Jan 29, 2005 6:22 AM

We would always like to see a clear road ahead to walk without fear, doubt and insecurity, make the right […]

Main Hoon Na (I am there)

Main Hoon Na (I am there)

2 / Aug 27, 2004 10:44 AM

Main Hoon Na (I am there!) Kiska hai ye tumko intezaar? Main hoon na. Dekhlo idhar to, ek bar, main […]

If Life was my Teacher

If Life was my Teacher

0 / May 27, 2004 5:51 AM

The soul came to the world to learn a lesson, to live out a mystery that only life can unravel. […]

The Secret of a Successful Marriage

The Secret of a Successful Marriage

0 / Oct 13, 2003 6:39 AM

My grandmother got married at the age of four. My mum and dad never met until the day of their […]