Sorrows From Daily Life
Photographer Kai Wai Wong is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ongoing project ‘Faint Sorrow’. To see Kai ’s body…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
Chasing Butterflies
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Shopping For Buddhas By: Jeff Greenwald ” Human desires are endless. It is like the…
The Tornado Inside Our Head
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: When Buddhists Attack The Curious Relationship Between Zen And The Martial Arts By: Jeffery K. Mann…
Floating
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu Zen Teachings on the Taoist Classic Takuan Soho Translated by Thomas…
Away From It All
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Four Huts Asian Writings on the Simple Life Translated by Burton Watson QUIET DAYS ON MOUNT…
Feast On The Moment
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen And Japanese Culture By: Daisetz T. Suzuki “The pine tree lives for a thousand…
Slice and Dice | Just A Bit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Budo Mind and Body Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts By: Nicklaus Suino “Perceiving…
Squeeze The Sponge
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Of Jeet Kune Do By Bruce Lee ” Sharpen the psychic power of seeing…
Zazen
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Wholehearted Way A Translation of Eihei Dogan’s Bendowa Translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel…
Chasing After The Prize
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Keys By: Thich Nhat Hanh (Excerpt) ” The giant bird has gone thousands of…
Open Spigot
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Book Of Equanimity Illuminating Classic Zen Koans By: Gerry Shishin Wick ” Seeking it…
Kindness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Eihei Dogen Mystical Realist The Classic Introduction To Dogen’s Life And Teaching By: Hee-Jin Kim (Excerpt)…
Creative Analysis & Keep Going Until Drop
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Strategies 42 Martial Secrets From Musashi’s Book Of Five Rings By: Boye Lafayette De Mente…
Slowly Cooking The Soup
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Taoist Classics The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary Volume Two The Book of Balance and…
Is It All The Same?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Guiding Light of Lao Tzu By Henry Wei Says Lao Tzu: “Misfortune is what…
Survival
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Lessons The Art of Leadership Translated By Thomas Cleary 58. Adaptation Zhantang said: (Excerpt)…
Consideration
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Not Always So Practicing The True Spirit Of Zen Shunryu Suzuki ” Instead of respecting…
Toxic Wasteland
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Wandering On The Way Early Taoist Tales And Parables Of Chuang Tzu Translated with an Introduction…
Flat Lake
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Essential Teachings Of Zen Master Hakuin (1686-1769) Translated By Norman Waddell “If you want…
TIME | Vanishing Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The 36 Secret Strategies Of The Martial Arts The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War,…
Fulfillment Is Found Within Oneself
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Ruling Your World Ancient Strategies For Modern Life By: Sakyong Mipham “Moving through our life with…
Wisdom | A Life Long Search
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Undying Lamp of Zen The Testament of Zen Master Torei Translated by Thomas Cleary …
Ride Life’s Encounters
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: How To Raise An Ox Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo By Francis Dojun…
Lifetime Of Chasing The Sweetness & Tasting The Bitterness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Zen Teaching Of Huang Po Translated By John Blofeld “Its strength once spent, the…
Holding On To Individuality
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Courage The Joy Of Living Dangerously By: Osho The Politics Of Numbers “In a society,…
Perspective From The Other Side
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Book Of Five Rings Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) Translated By Thomas Cleary Becoming The Opponent…
The Silent Beauty Of Knowing
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching An – All New Translation By Lao Tzu Translated by William Scott Wilson…
The Exit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Art Of Strategy A New Translation of Sun Tzu’s Classic The Art of War By…
Confusion
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Life- Giving Sword Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun The classic text on…
Give & Take
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Thick Face Black Heart The Warrior Philosophy For Conquering The Challenges Of Business And Life By:…
Let Go
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living the Martial Way How to develop attitudes based on the ancient Asian martial arts. (A…
No Thought
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Qigong Meditation Embryonic Breathing By: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Confucius said: ” Only knowing (how to)…
1st Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Dogen’s Extensive Record A Translation Of The Eihei Koroku Translated By: Taigen Dan Leighton & Shohaku…
The Flow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Secret Tactics Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts By: Kazumi Tabata Publisher: Tuttle …
Keeping A Low Profile
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Training The Samurai Mind A Bushido SourceBook Translated and Edited By Thomas Cleary Publisher: Shambhala …
Inner Strength
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom Sage Advice From The Original TV Series By Herbie J…
Silence
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Beyond The Known | The Ultimate Goal Of The Martial Arts By Tri Thong Dang Publisher:…
Loss & Gain
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The 36 Secret Strategies Of The Martial Arts The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War,…
Change | Ego | Happiness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Places That Scare You A Guide To Fearlessness in Difficult Times By: Pema Chodron Pages…
Finding The Way
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Classics of Buddhism And Zen Volume Two (Zen Reader) Page 129 The Collected Translations Of Thomas Cleary…
Nothing Special
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Shunryu Suzuki From Book: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind (Page 46) Nothing Special “If you continue…
Zen Meditation
This black marble Buddha in my garden displays serenity. When I’m also meditating, I feel at peace with myself and all that surrounds me. …
Meditation Technique #3
I love to sometimes perform meditation using a chanting CD by Deva Premal. I use the first track on the disk for my meditation, but the…
Meditation Technique #2
This meditation technique that I practice is not the most orthodox or traditional, but it works mighty fine for me. I’m dressed in a very soft…
Meditation Technique #1
I have a personal form of meditation which is very effective for relieving my stress. I sit on a cushion, eyes closed, in a half lotus…
CDLXXIII
Sometimes I Remember The Hunt For Knowledge All night University Study Room Mixing Drinking Coffee & Mountain Dew Taking Breaks Playing Go With Korean Ocean…
No-Mind
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Huineng (638-713) Book: The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu by Wong Kiew Kit (page 196) …
Under The Hood
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zhuge Liang (181-234 AD) Mastering The Art Of War The Way Of The General Pages 221-222…
What For?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Master Lin-Chi (Died 866 AD) Phantoms, illusions, empty flowers- Why trouble yourself trying to grasp…
Just Be
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) “Everyone is born a Buddha. Why start seeking and trying to become one?…
Compassion & The Struggles of Today’s Life
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: By: Pema Chodron From the book: When Things Fall Apart | Heart Advice for Difficult Times…
Vanishing Serenity
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by: Saigyo (1118-90) From the book: The Japanese Tea Garden By Marc Peter Keane (Page…
Aging | Acceptance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series By: Chuang Tzu (c. 369 BC-c. 286 BC) The Great Deception The birth of man is…
The Scarecrow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by Bukkoku Kokushi (1241-1316) Though not consciously trying to guard the rice fields from…
Confidence, Narcissism & Self
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series “Do you know the story of the praying mantis? It raised its arm to stop an approaching…
Rise Of Nationalism
Nibbling On Asian History And Philosophy Series Source: Opening The Hand Of Thought | Foundations Of Zen Buddhist Practice By Kosho Uchiyama “During the…
Harmony vs. Disarray
Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy Series: Source: Who Is Dogen Zenji? Illumination From Our Feet Arranging our shoes neatly, we bring…
Start of a New Series! Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy
I first read this poem over thirty-five years ago, relating to impermanence, in a university Asia history class textbook. The poem was composed by Takijirō Ōnishi.…
