The Egg Theory, popularized by Andy Weir's short story "The Egg," suggests that every human being is a reincarnation of the same soul, experiencing life in various forms until they have lived every possible human experience. Ultimately, this journey leads to the realization that all individuals are interconnected and that the universe exists for the … Continue reading What is the One Egg Theory?
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Epitaph
As I sat at our monastery’s reception desk the other day, I offered to converse with our visiting monk because his desire was to learn to speak English better. His English was already very good, he just needed to work on putting sentences together better. I wasn’t very good at teaching him, but after five … Continue reading Epitaph
Red Roses
The only thing that matters is kindness.
How Does Compassion Fit Into Our Lives?
I've done volunteer work and I've been haunted by someone once telling me that my calling is compassion. I suppose you could say that to anyone, and you'd be correct. It takes an open heart and self love and recognition of oneness to make compassion a calling, so perhaps it is where we all want … Continue reading How Does Compassion Fit Into Our Lives?
The Metta Sutra
This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness and who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech, humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied, unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful, not … Continue reading The Metta Sutra
One Seeker's Story 