Category Archives: Buddhist

Finding Happiness

What do people pray for? They pray for health. They pray for a perfect mate. They pray for that perfect job; and many even pray that their favorite team wins. But you don’t hear people praying for happiness. What is … Continue reading →

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From a knot, buds sprout

What is the purpose of suffering? Some say that we become closer to God by sharing our grief with others. But most of us would sell our souls to avoid any sufferings. Others would say that suffering is God’s punishment … Continue reading →

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Seeking Salvation

The secret to salvation is to get rid of greed, arrogance, and self-love.  Easy said, but almost impossible to do. We human beings want to be spirited by nature. We believe that having possessions (greed), will make us spirited. When … Continue reading →

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The soul

In many religions, there is a reference to the heart, separate from the mind.  Phrases like from the innermost heart and purity of the heart are found. What is this heart? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is … Continue reading →

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Where was God?

Why is there evil and suffering in this world? Where was God in 9-11? Where was God when the holocaust was occurring? Where was God when the Black Plague was killing millions of people. There are two concepts of God. … Continue reading →

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Blind Faith

Dead people coming back to life (Zombies), mad scientist creating life from only one sex, and magicians walking on water. Do all these feats sound familiar? They are similar to the feats recorded in the holy books that many of … Continue reading →

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We do not understand

  Throughout the history of mankind, there are verses supposedly from God stating that we do not understand. Even Jesus, told his disciples that they did not understand when they could not cure someone who was ill. In the Tip … Continue reading →

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God’s Truths

Many people wonder why the promised time has not come.  Why are our prayers not answered? In the Tip of the Writing Brush is the following: Step by step, I have taught the truth of single-heartedness with God.  But you … Continue reading →

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Why is it so difficult to forgive?

Why is it so difficult to forgive? There are those who were the closest of friends who have never talked to each other again. There are relatives that have closed their ties because there is no forgiveness. How do we … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope

Webster defines religion as: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods. Overall religion is supposed to make one closer with God, and in essence become good. Like a recipe … Continue reading →

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