The graphic novel series ‘Sweet Tooth’ by Jeff Lemire should not be mistaken merely as a simple man versus monster story. In a world set in the near future, the line between human and beast becomes blurred when human-animal hybrids are born. It is an exploration on the nature of humanity and bestiality. Some humans, [...]
From the movie ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, is this simple tribute, arranged in a poetic form. Sam asks, ‘Why do you always use binoculars?’ Suzy replies, ‘It helps me see things closer, even if they’re not very far away. I pretend that’s magic power.’ Sam remarks, ‘That sounds like poetry. Poems don’t always have to rhyme, you [...]
I think Charlie Chaplin’s movie, ’The Great Dictator’ is really just his excuse to deliver what is one of the greatest inspirational speeches in movie history. The film is filled quite evenly with comedy and suddenly, at the end, the comedian turns all serious with his thought-provoking speech as a Jewish barber. Watch it and you will see what [...]
Super Short Story (130): Paper As she was attached to wrapping the gift only with wrapping paper, she couldn’t see that the gift was already wrapped by its exquisite paper box, and the unique paper bag it was in.
Super Short Story (129): Perfection In the vast reaches of the universe, he imagines there ought to be another version of himself… Someone similar to him, but not exactly so, who is very likely to exist… Someone who is at least slightly a better person, whom he can surely emulate… Someone who also imagines there [...]
Super Short Story (128): Protection He continues overprotecting his phone’s screen, as if it didn’t have a protector film on, which makes the protector kind of redundant. He might as well not add the protector, and imagine it is already on, since it gave him no extra security. If he merely wanted to protect the [...]
Super Short Story (127): Away Because she kept thinking he’s the one who got away, he didn’t really get away - at least not from her mind. Because he never thought he got away from anything, he didn’t really get away either, and never had to.
Super Short Story (126): Baby She thought about her ruined friendship, ‘Why throw out the baby with the bath water just because the baby not totally bathed yet? Aren’t we all works in progress? We’re all dirty yet precious babies!’
Super Short Story (125): Sign She discovered two conclusive astrological truths - No matter what sign you are born of, there are three types of your kind - those certain, ambivalent and uncertain about the nature of astrological ‘truths’. And even if you subscribe to astrology, it doesn’t absolve you of the possibilities of having [...]
Super Short Story (124): Heels She found it bizarre how some other women seem to like walking around quickly and loudly in their clickety heels. She would never want to irritate others or draw attention to herself this way. Someone should design less intrusive heels. But would the clickety ladies like and buy them?
Super Short Story (123): Late Even though he was already here, as he kept apologising for being late, and explaining why he was late, he became even more late.
Super Short Story (122): Love She thought… ‘If I wouldn’t fall in love with myself, why should I expect anyone else to fall in love with me? ‘But if I fall in love with myself, why would I need anyone else to fall in love with me? ‘As such, love is more for giving than [...]
Super Short Story (121): Schedule In the days before online schedules were available, she never knew whether to walk briskly or casually to the bus-stop because she never knew if the bus is already there, almost there, or has just left. She thought it seemed like a metaphor for the uncertainty of life - how [...]
Super Short Story (120): Distance He appreciated that the cleaner he frequently encounters in the restaurant never saw himself to be very different, despite his business suit and all. The cleaner never kept a distance and maintained his jovial attitude to everyone. Knowing this, he felt ashamed - for being the one who first kept [...]
: , . skip to main skip to sidebar Search This Blog Loading . Buddhism in the News Loading . Monday , November 19, 2012 President Obama Visits Wat Pho Monastery in Bangkok , . Thailand The above image is one of my favorite pictures of late . U.S . nbsp President Barack Obama and U.S . Secretary of State Clinton recently visited Wat Pho monastery and head-monk , Chaokun Suthee Thammanuwat in Thailand , Bangkok link The American leaders both observed the Buddhist tradition of removing shoes before ending a temple . nbsp In the blue trousers is U.S . Secretary of State Hillary Clinton . The one wearing socks and dark blue slacks is President Obama . The head-monk is the one wearing . orange I find this image so striking and full of lessons . The photo is poignant reminder that regardless of
: . skip to main skip to sidebar Search This Blog Loading . Buddhism in the News Loading . Saturday , November 10, 2012 The Most Buddhist Cities in . America According to the study , by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies ASARB close to 75 percent of Buddhist congregations are located in metropolitan areas with population greater than a million . Of these metro areas , the researchers found San Jose to be the most Buddhist city with approximately 1.25 percent identifying as a Buddhist adherent . The researchers found the greater area of Birmingham , AL to be the least Buddhist city with only 0.006 percent identifying as a Buddhist . adherent The list includes 50 cities , so I'll post the top ten and rest you'll find in the full article link 1 Metro area : San
: . skip to main skip to sidebar Search This Blog Loading . Buddhism in the News Loading . Tuesday , November 06, 2012 Meditation . Guilt gassho As I'm sure you've noticed , I've been away . I needed a break . I took some time to empty my mind of everything Buddhist and simply live my life . nbsp I was holding onto Buddhism too tightly and needed to let go for awhile , so that I didn't loose perspective . It was a great reminder that even Buddhism itself can be an attachment . nbsp The time-off has reinvigorated my mind , my writing and commitment to the . Dharma Today I wanted to write about meditation guilt . What do I mean by meditation guilt Well , often the perception in western society of Buddhism is a religion centered upon meditation . Hollywood gives the impression that Buddhists