Monthly Archives: January 2020

Me, Me, Me The Russian Dostoevsky once wrote that everybody talked about themselves with pleasure. The Frenchman Blaise Pascal said that the Self is detestable, and the Vietnamese, especially the half-baked intellectuals, aped their colonial masters and repeated “le moi … Continue reading →

We Can’t Afford Trump as Our Commander in Chief He lacks the counsel, character and credibility to lead us into war. By Frank Bruni Opinion Columnist Jan. 7, 2020 Image Credit… Damon Winter/The New York Times We choose our presidents … Continue reading →

Significance of Story Telling Our life is a story, a narrative of how we really think of ourselves by way of our conduct/behaviors/words. Even our silence on certain matters tell others who we really are. Before Nietzsche went mad, he … Continue reading →

Yêu Em Anh Làm Thơ Có lần em hỏi Anh biết làm thơ Biết tự thuở nào ? Từ thuở mộng mơ Thơ anh là gió Tóc em là mây Gió qua khung sổ Thổi tóc mây bay Thơ anh … Continue reading →

Why Is It So Hard To Maintain Silence? 1. Trump claims “God” is on his and the Republican side. He has broadly claimed that he was the “Chosen One” (presumably by “God”). Comment: Those humans who believe that there is … Continue reading →

Nhân xem anh giới thiệu trên FB phần tóm tắt bài kinh “Sn 4.4: SUDDHATTHAKA SUTTA – KINH VỀ THANH TỊNH”, được mô tả như sau: “Tóm lược ý kinh: Giải thoát không tới vì cái được nhìn, được nghe, được học. Giải … Continue reading →

Hội Văn Nghệ Sĩ Việt Nam Cộng Hoà Hải Ngoại Vietnamese Abroad Writers and Artists Association Wissai’s Comment: The above banner was hung on stage during the recent celebration in Washington, D.C. The translation should be “Association of Overseas Vietnamese … Continue reading →

General Suleimani and a  Prospective Widening War in the Middle East  In today’s era of Internet and proliferation of the mass media, every Dick, Tom, and Harry have an outlet for their thoughts, moods, and opinions, regardless of whether or … Continue reading →

What is True Love? It is when I do things for you without expecting anything in return from you. It is giving, unconditional giving. It is when I treat you with respect, gentleness, and care because I believe and trust … Continue reading →

Why aren’t atheists ever hypercritical of Buddha?   Jacob Hall, Fledgling at The Human Race and Condition (1976-present) Updated Mon               Hmmmm… well, let’s see. Buddhists have never knocked on my door and asked … Continue reading →