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A samurai came to visit an old Zen monk. ”I want you to teach me of heaven and hell,” the warrior demanded. The little monk looked the samurai up and down, squinting his eyes. “Well?” the samurai barked impatiently. The monk tilted his head. “Teach you of heaven and hell? Why should I teach you anything? [...]
The latest writings
- Compassion Starts Right Here, in the Heart
- The Man Who Had Faith Part II
- The Man Who Had Faith Part I
- The Wolf of Gubbio Part III
- The Wolf of Gubbio Part II
- The Wolf of Gubbio Part I
- Through the Back Door, a Story
- The Story Within, Part Five
- The Story Within, Part Four
- The Story Within, Part Three
- The Story Within, Part Two
- The Story Within, Part One
- Tax Time? No Rush!
- The Signs Around Our Necks
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise
- Ministers Jammin’
- Stop Talking! Really, Just Stop!
- A Few Words About Gestures
- Harvey Pekar & Personal Storytelling
- (We’re Living in) Funny Times
Fish Food for Thought
While a shot of sake passes the throat, the moon appears
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