Tag: peace
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What Drains Our Inner Power? | The Ravana Between Ram and Sita
Have you ever felt that you put in a lot of effort—but the result did not match what you hoped for? Or that your hard work did not bring the outcome you expected? What helps us stay steady when life does not go as we expect? The Ramayana offers profound insights on how to live…
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Who does your happiness depend on?
“In the last 24 hours, did you have an expectation of someone — a family member, colleague, employer, or client? Or perhaps you expected a situation to unfold in a certain way?” For most of us, the answer is yes. Yet, when we listen to the teachings of the spiritual masters, we hear again and…
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When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha
Have you heard the story of Angulimala?Most likely yes. But have you heard what happened after he met the Buddha?Most likely not. We often dwell on the flaws of others—the pain they cause, the wrongs they do. But when they change, when they transform, we rarely speak of it. Another question that arises from the…
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Real or Fake: Compass for the Spiritual Path
On the path of goodness—whether spirituality or social service—we often encounter a troubling question: Who is real, and who is fake? Faith and morality have been misused so often that many people now doubt the entire field. Religious leaders are distrusted. Sacred texts are questioned. Even genuine seekers and teachers are viewed with suspicion. Do…
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Conquering the World
What do you think will make you happy?What is the goal you’re working towards in the hope that it will bring you peace? The story of the young monarch and his question to the sage holds a kind of wisdom that may speak to us too. The Monarch’s Visit A young monarch once sought the…
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The Stonecutter’s Dream
Do you sometimes look around and notice people who seem to have more power or wealth than you? Do you wonder how life might be better if only you had those advantages? Here is a timeless folktale from Japan — about a stonecutter who once had a similar question, and what he discovered along the…
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Which Door Are You Waiting At?
Do you find yourself waiting for something — from another person? An employer, a client, a spouse, your children, or friends? Can you ever be sure your expectations will be met? And what happens when they don’t respond the way you hope? The story of a fakir and the villagers invites us to pause —…
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The Parrot’s Question to the Sage
Are there problems that are making you lose your peace of mind? Do you sometimes long to be free of your burdens? The tale of a parrot and a sage might hold a key to understanding our own struggles. The Parrot’s Question A rich merchant once owned a parrot. It lived in a beautiful cage…
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Begumpura: The City Of No Sorrow
What kind of a city do you live in? Would your friends describe it the same way? It’s not unusual for the same city to be described in completely different ways: “Full of action” “Paradise on earth” “Too polluted to breathe” “A place where no one can be trusted“ Life is like that. The same…
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