Be the Manger
by Hermit Crab

The virgin mother and her dutiful husband
trudged through the night,
following a star. [More]

The Solution to All Problems
by David Bruce Hughes

We all have problems. Our problems are of three kinds: created by natural law, created by other living entities, and created by ourselves... [More]

Be Ye Perfect...
by Jesus of Nazareth

You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. [More]

Either / Or
by Hazrat Inayat Khan

Someone went to a Sufi with a question. He said, 'I have been puzzling for many, many years and reading books, and I have not been able to find a definite answer. Tell me what happens after death?' [More]

One Everlasting-Intelligent-Bliss
by Sri Ramakrishna

God has made different religions to suit different aspirants, times, and countries. All doctrines are only so many paths; but a path is by no means God Himself. Indeed, one can reach God if one follows any of the paths with whole hearted devotion. One may eat a cake with icing either straight or sidewise. It will taste sweet either way. [More]

Meditation in Affliction
by Gyalwa Longchenpa

Assailed by afflictions, we discover Dharma
And find the way to liberation. Thank you, evil forces!

When sorrows invade the mind, we discover Dharma
And find lasting happiness. Thank you, sorrows! [More]