What is sacred?

This question came up when I was reading one of J.K’s talks. While J.K has asked not to take his words as authority and to find out for us, I can’t help be drawn to his talks. Perhaps not necessarily his intentions but he is a thinker that really makes you think. What is sacred […]

Raya and Kutchu – Chapter 3

One evening before the electricity had gone off, Raya was busy trying to read a story in her English textbook. The homework was “What do you understand from the story ‘Kutchu and His Glasses’?” The story of Kutchu and his glasses is an old tale in Indian study material that you will find many children […]

If I Were a Tree

If I were a tree,I would stand stilland observe the world. I would breathe in opposite of man in the morning,while resting like man at night. Truly, a wonder how I support a manto continue living on this planet that we both cherish. I would watch as my leaves bloom in spring, summer,change colors in […]

I bloom a beautiful flower!

Nature waits for no oneNor does it do things in a hurry.There is a process you see—an invisible process that gets things done.How can I, human, be similar to thisbeautiful nature and planet?How can I flow like a river,slowly, gently towards its destination,without a worry of how it becomesthe sea, ocean or a bigger pond.Water […]

There is Still Time

Mayumi sat in her modest kitchen in the early morning light, a half-drunk cup of green tea warming her hands. The hum of the refrigerator was the only sound accompanying her thoughts. Two photographs were tucked into the corner of the refrigerator door, held up by a cherry blossom magnet—one slightly curled at the edges, […]

The Warmth That Visits

Finding intelligence that’s calming, soothing.Sometimes intelligence may feel like waves crashing on a rock.But most of the time, intelligence is peace.Peace, tranquility, joy. Can you give me serenity, intelligence? I pray for it.I pray you will allow gentleness to flow through me.Kindness. Compassion. Humility. Confidence. Joy. Life is intelligence in motion.We might wonder, where is […]

“Visions of Buddha”

Setting: A bustling Indian village, filled with vibrant colors and the sounds of daily life. Our main character, Priya, is a thoughtful and curious 16-year-old girl who encounters Buddha in moments of solitude and reflection. Scene 1: At the Village Well (Priya is seen drawing water from the village well early in the morning. The […]