November 15
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The master passed by a minister preaching against materialism. He was exhorting the congregation on the virtues of sacrificing their earthly desires for the rewards of heaven.
“Our treasure does not lie here on earth,” he said, “But it lies in the bosom of our heavenly Father.”
“Interesting,” remarked the master. “You preach against materialism but yours [...]
March 27
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A young rabbi became infamous because of his unconventional methods and teachings. Because of this, he earned the ire of the elder, more traditional rabbis. One day, an elder approached him and said, “Why do you do these things? If your father were still alive, I’m not sure he would approve of what you are [...]
September 29
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The master declared,
“The journey of life is thus:
Imagine yourself and everything you possess falling from a very high cliff.
While falling, you reach out and grab hold of the things around you to stop your fall.
But everything around you is also falling.”