Buddhist Notes
I Refused the Gift: When Someone Came to Insult the Buddha
When someone came to insult the Buddha, he simply refused the gift. A story about anger, response, and inner freedom.
6/5/20266 min
Writings
What Ru Shi Writes
Whatever comes to mind. Sometimes a story I read, sometimes something that came to me while holding my mala beads.
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Buddhist Notes
How a Single Drop of Water Never Dries Up
Someone asked the Buddha: How can a single drop of water never dry up? Put it in the ocean, he said. Just one sentence. But that afternoon, watching the water stain vanish from my table, I felt there was more to it than that.
6/4/20267 min
Zen Stories
Who Tied You Up
This morning, while wiping my mala beads, a phrase suddenly surfaced in my mind. "Who tied you up?" Four words. Strange to say, but they floated up fr
6/3/20266 min
All Writings
Be Still
Sitting Still, Five Minutes
This morning, after the alarm went off, I didn't reach for my phone right away. It wasn't discipline. I was dreaming of an old temple with its door shut, wondering whether to push it open. Then I woke up.
5/1/20268 min
Be Still
Meditation for Beginners - A Complete Guide to Starting Your Practice
4/8/20265 min
Be Still
Meditation: Ten Minutes of Soul Cleansing Daily
Ten minutes of meditation daily can purify the soul. In stillness, we find our true selves.
4/7/20267 min
Be Still
Meditation for Beginners - A Complete Guide to Starting Your Practice
# Meditation for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Starting Your Practice > "Meditation is not about emptying the mind, but learning to make peace with your thoughts." In our fast-paced modern world,
4/7/202615 min
Insights
Thich Nhat Hanh: The Art of Mindful Living
Thich Nhat Hanh brought Zen practice to the West, teaching mindfulness in the simplest ways. He showed us: every moment can be meditation, every step can lead to peace.
4/7/202618 min
Be Still
TCM Wellness: Wisdom of Living in Harmony with the Four Seasons
Unity of heaven and humanity, following nature. The core of TCM wellness lies in following the laws of the four seasons.
6/5/20248 min