Category Archives: joy

Finding the “Origin”

When people have problems, they try to find the cause. When you go to the doctor with an ailment, they attempt to find the source of the illness. This is a cause and effect principle. One is trying to find … Continue reading

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True Joy

I was viewing the top 25 athletes on ESPN, about John Stockton, a former Utah Jazz superstar. It was interesting how he became a great basketball player. Of course, practicing the game was a major factor; but he also said … Continue reading

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God’s Litmus test

What is God’s litmus test for being on the right path to salvation? It is said that if we have anger, we do not know God’s teachings. Anger arises from arrogance. When we feel that we are better than others, … Continue reading

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Suppose

Suppose one can heal one’s own illnesses and disease. Suppose one can do this by eliminating greed, arrogance, and self love from one’s minds. Suppose there is a prayer that asks God to help us with this difficult task. Suppose … Continue reading

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True Joy

In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is emphasized that true joy is accomplished only when we can share the joy with others.  This is the joy that God accepts. What do you think this path is to be? … Continue reading

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Why do we have joy?

The following blog is the same blog from yesterday. It attempts to replace the negative topic of suffering with the positive subject of joy, to accentuate the positive in religion.   In our lives, there are facts of life that … Continue reading

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Finding Enlightenment

Today I was surfing the web on religion when I came upon a religious sect called Soka Gakkai. It is derived from Buddhism. To my ignorance, I was not aware of some of the teachings of Buddhism, or the teachings … Continue reading

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Might is not always right

There are some people in the world that believe that the more members they have or the more they conquer, the more they are on the right side, or on God’s side. Examples include the Crusades, the Axis attempt of … Continue reading

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The World is a Mirror

Webster defines fate as the will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do. Fate is something that we cannot change. It … Continue reading

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Life is Like a Calculus Problem

I was surprised that I have written over 200 blogs already! I would like to occasionally revisit some of these blogs to improve their  contents. Life is like calculus problem. Knowing about the final destination (afterlife) may not get you … Continue reading

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