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My deep interest in Buddhism and the ultimate goal of becoming a Buddhist monk motivated me to read the history of Buddhism worldwide and to prepare myself for this goal by understanding its key principles. It’s interesting to note how closely related Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, etc., are philosophically. In the first go, a person…
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Discovering lesser-known novels is like finding a hidden treasure. Such books, despite looking old and less exciting, can turn out to be a real treat for a book lover. They can influence readers by offering life lessons that no one around them can. Recently, I had the opportunity to page through three such books. They…
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It’s only at the crack of dawn that I sleep these days, There’s meditative silence resonating peace all around, A stream of moonlight peeks through the open window, Maybe it’s just the incandescent bulb flickering in my neighborhood, I finally let my tired hair fall on my shoulder, To be caressed by my childlike fingers…
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I can be serious, really serious, so serious that people around me can take me as an insane person with a feverish passion for everything dark and sombre. So I try to cool my fever and check on my sensitivity every now and then. I keep them under check by writing, writing anything that troubles…
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My dream to live in between trees and mountains has become more passionate with time. Frankly, I can now see my dream more vividly than before. But, we are always caught between the reality and the unquestionably accepted lifestyle. In this entire race to live as per the parameters defined by a few, the hope…
