Category Archives: Life

Thich Nhat Hanh’s 14 percepts

Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. All systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth. Do not think that the knowledge you presently possess is changeless, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice non‐attachment from views in order to be opened to receive others’ viewpoints. Truth is found in life and not merely in conceptual knowledge. Be ready to learn throughout your entire life, and to observe reality in yourself and in the world at all times. Do not force others, including children, by any means whatsoever, to adopt your views, whether by authority, by threat, money, propaganda, or even … Continue reading.

the observer

These days, I don’t seem to be writing as much as I used to 2 or 3 years ago. I guess my habit has shifted away from words to silence. I now spend more time on my own, away from the computer, and, if possible, with nature. Tonight, I suddenly recall and realised that I didn’t write much from my thoughts, only directly from my head – a flow. I now remember the feeling that I used to have for a while. After all, it doesn’t matter whether I am writing or not, I see myself on the edge of consciousness in moments like this, doing without thinking. In this way, writing itself has become a tool for me to … Continue reading.

Anh nhớ em

Vậy là mình quen nhau đã gần nửa năm. Anh nhớ đã lâu, lâu lắm anh không viết, từ trước khi mình quen nhau, đến tận bây giờ. Lúc mình ở Melbourne, trước khi em về nước, tụi mình đã căn dặn nhau phải ngoan, về nước rồi không được quên gia đình. Kết cục là mấy tháng liền cả hai đứa chẳng ngủ được nếu chưa thấy mặt nhau trên Skype. Chuyện đơn giản như vậy mà cũng không làm được. Mà đến bây giờ vẫn vậy, hai hôm không gặp nhau cũng đã là dài. Anh không tưởng tượng nổi nếu không gặp em thì sẽ ra sao. Người xấu đã rời bỏ anh rồi. Nếu không có … Continue reading.