Tales : The Rabbi’s teaching
It is told that once upon a time in Eastern Europe there was a Jewish couple that had a son who made them worry. He had no interest in studying Continue Reading →
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Han Shan : Stop the wind
Han Shan Te Ching (1546–1623 CE) was a highly influential Buddhist monk whose influence in the Chan school continues to the present day. Among his extensive writings is a set Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : Idolatry pt I
In his explanation of the underlying unity of all religious ideals, Hazrat Inayat Khan also gives a clear teaching of the worship of idols, beginning first with an analysis of Continue Reading →
Loy Ching-yuen : To know Tao
Loy Ching-yuen (1873 – 1960 CE) was a Taoist tai chi and chi gung master. He was born in Hubei and later married and settled in Shanghai. To know Taomeditateand Continue Reading →
Tales : Who are we to show our faces?
It happened once upon a time that a certain shaikh of many long years of study went on a pilgrimage, accompanied by a pair of devoted students. They visited shrines Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : Abraham pt II
Hazrat Inayat Khan concludes his teaching about the Prophet Abraham with a deep consideration of the meaning of sacrifice. One story from the life of Abraham has been a subject Continue Reading →
The nobility of human nature
There are certain predictable themes that arise in conversations with any group of spiritual seekers. In such a gathering, there is usually some sensitivity and a longing for change, and Continue Reading →
Tales : Nasruddin’s imminent funeral
Although we know very few details about the life of Mullah Nasruddin, and whatever we do know the Mullah himself often contradicts, it seems sure that he lived in the Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : Abraham pt I
Hazrat Inayat Khan gave teachings on various aspects of both eastern and western religion, including this insightful passage on the prophet Abraham. Abraham was the father of three great world Continue Reading →
Hung-chih Cheng-chueh : Silently and serenely
Hung-chih Cheng-chueh (1091–1157 CE) was an influential Chinese Chan Buddhist monk and poet. He is particularly associated with ‘silent illumination’ chan, which may be glimpsed in this poem. Silently and Continue Reading →