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The Parable of Two Wolves

By PJA64X, on November 21st, 2009

The Parable of Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson
about a battle that goes on inside all people.
He said, “My son, the battle is between two
wolves that dwell inside each and everyone of us.
“One is Evil.
It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed,
arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, [...]

Arts

Is That So?

By PJA64X, on September 26th, 2009

Is That So?

The Zen master Hakuin was praised by
his neighbours as one living a pure life.

A beautiful Japanese girl whose parents owned
a food store lived near him. Suddenly, without
any warning, her parents discovered she was
with child.

This [...]

Inspiration

Muddy Road

By PJA64X, on September 10th, 2009

Muddy Road

Tanzan and Ekido were once travelling together
down a muddy road. A heavy rain was still falling.

Coming around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a
silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection.

“Come [...]

Books

Eating In Heaven and Hell

By PJA64X, on September 5th, 2009

Eating In Heaven and Hell

A man goes to heaven and meets God at the Pearly Gates.
God welcomes him and then asks, “Is there any last wish,
my son, before you spend the rest of eternity in heaven?”
“Yes,” the man replies. “I would like to see what hell is like
so I [...]