Short writings
Reflections
Short pieces on life, the Dao, Zen and Confucian thought,
written since 2016.
In the wisdom of the East, balance is not merely a philosophy of comfort or tranquillity, but the quiet acceptance that life moves through opposing forces. Light and shadow, gain …
In the spirit of Asian philosophy, the crisis of modern society is not merely the loss of intelligence, but the loss of humility before wisdom. Much of the contemporary world …
When one sits in stillness and listens to a great classical composition, it is not merely sound that is heard, but the unfolding of a deeper order. The music does not strive, and …
Every venture needs these first steps. Only by keep making those first steps, We will remain developing our mind.
First edition books back from the printer, have signed several copies. Now the book can go on sale One day I stepped into the Dojo of my judo club where the Sensei (the world …
In the beginning we have many options and we will choice more randomly. During the game we start to look more carefully, try to learn from our mistakes and try to develop …
My old Master said: " I meet them and yet I do not know them I speak with them and yet do not got their names" Never understood, always looking for the meaning, and then the answer …
Reflection: When we think to know what others think, The only thing we will see is our own mind. Like a mirror the mind perceives the image of what we understand. Like a mirror the …
Success in life. The secret of success lies in the determination to attain the goal. The key of success lies in the complete understanding of necessary conditions. A clear mind …
The state of Nothing doesn't mean Emptiness. With an active mind it's hard to concentrate, emptiness doesn't mean it doesn't exist. In murky water it's hard to see its depth, in …
Meditation, Empty the Mind Emptiness so Clear Emptiness so Heavy a Sukhi Barber sculptor
“The gentleman has three things to be cautious about: In his youth, when his blood and energy are not yet settled, he must be cautious about sex. In his middle years, when his …
Standing stone, Confused, alone, Remembrance old, Expanding Respect.
Full of emptiness, Body and Mind, Only guided by surrounding space, In whole, still there. Appearance Emptine from the great artist Sukhi Barber.
“Zen is a liberation from time. For if we open our eyes and see clearly, it becomes obvious that there is no other time than this instant, and that the past and the future are …
If, on looking within, one finds oneself to be in the wrong, then even though one's adversary be only a common fellow coarsely clad one is bound to tremble with fear. But if one …
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve …
Looking at the faults of others is the source of bad relationships. Looking at the faults of oneself is the beginning of good relationships.
Greet each other with sincerity and genuineness. Treat each other with respect and courtesy. Stay with each other in peace and tranquility. Encourage each other with self knowledge …
Do not fight with your siblings for material gain. Do not hurt friends and family for selfish desire. Do not forsake kindness and compassion out of greed and stinginess. Do not …
We can't stop time but we can realise the truth of impermanence. We can't chase after time but we can discover the value of life.
He who in my prosperity visits when I invite him and I'm my disgrace visits without an invitation is a a true friend. When, in friendship, pleasure prevails over virtue, one cannot …
Those who are able to accept admonition and admit their faults courageously will advance. Those who think themselves to be reasonable and never admit their faults will lag far …
Things happen when all the conditions are ready. Things end when all the conditions cease. When all the conditions are ready, everything goes smoothly. When all the conditions are …
Live starts with the first steps we take. Every venture needs these first steps. Only by keep making those first steps, We will remain developing our mind.
Feb. 11 Self-discovery arises after self-awareness. Self-confidence arises after self-discovery. Self-empowerment arises after self-confidence. Self-independence arises after …
We humans have worked and pushed Human Rights over more then 2000 years. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents; Particularly Constitution of Medina (622), …
Practise equality by treating others as ourselves and acting in their interests; Practise equality by getting rid of discrimination and biased thinking; Practise equality by …
Wu wei means: non-doing or ‘doing nothing’. It sounds like a pleasant invitation to relax or worse, fall into laziness or apathy. Yet this concept is key to the noblest kind of …
Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your words; They become actions. Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your habits; They become character. Watch your …