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Positive Thoughts in the Aftermath of the Devastating Flash Flood in Nepal, 2026 August
During these sad and difficult times for the country, I wanted to share some positive thoughts. First, heartfelt condolences to the lost lives and suffering victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please donate whatever you can and spread the word. https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/ We have faced several disasters in the past- earthquakes, floods, landslides,…
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I will kill you but not myself
In April 2023, I published a blog post where I shared a Zen story (koan). I don’t think many people understood this. Let me explain. This is a conversation between a disciple (monk) and his Master, named Ts’ao-shan. Let’s discuss this in detail. The conversation goes something like this: Monk: “Who is he in our…
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It’s Not a Big Deal
I will let you in on one of my secrets of life. It’s not a big deal. That’s it. To understand (not believe or pray or pretend but to actually understand) that it’s not a big deal. Almost nothing is. In life, you will come across several occasions that cause you deep anxiety and sorrow.…
