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Two Karmas
In today’s world, we are often driven to maximize pleasure in the shortest time possible. Take Friday nights, for e...
To the Light
Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist, divided human needs into five levels. The first are basic physiological nee...
Strawberries to the End
In a Zen story, a traveler is chased by a tiger. Frantically, he runs through the bushes and slips over the edge of a...
Shadow or Substance?
If you move your hand under a lamp, the shadow will follow, mimicking the hand’s movement. Though the shadow resembles...
Do We Need What We Do Not Need?
A while ago, on the west coast of the USA, a department store was about to close down. Bold letters at the entrance d...
Beyond the Bells
Last week, we visited Munich. One afternoon, I strolled through Marienplatz, a popular tourist spot. Suddenly, the so...