“It is much better to express our feelings than to suppress them. Anger is often the result of a series of unexpressed feelings that build up within us and finally explode. In a holy relationship, we believe part of our responsibility is to constantly express our honest feelings and to support our partner in doing […]
“A student came before the Master Bankei and asked to be helped in getting rid of his violent temper. – ‘Show me this temper,’ said Bankei. ‘It sounds very fascinating.’ – ‘I haven’t got it right now, so I can’t show it to you’, said the student. – ‘Well then, said Bankei, bring it to […]
“A famous warrior came to Master Hakuin and asked him: — Master, tell me: do heaven and hell really exist? — Who are you? — Hakuin asked. — I am a Warrior from the personal guard of the great emperor. — Nonsense! — snapped Hakuin. — What emperor would keep someone like you? You look […]
