I’m a sucker for stories with a powerful message. Especially those coming from the Zen tradition. They often seem strange and confusing, but if you look closely, they contain profound wisdom. Below is one of my favorite Zen stories.The Old Man and The PracticeOne day, a boy playing on the beach saw an old man in the
To be a zen trader is to trade in a state of grace. But how? First, let me share a quote with you:You Only Lose What You Cling To.The above statement is often attributed to the Buddha, though, some scholars say there is no record of him ever saying that. But whether the Buddha actually uttered those
Humanity has a rich history of storytelling. We like stories so much because we can identify with them, and use them to learn and transmit lessons. Whether real or not, they pull and tug at our emotions because we connect with them personally.