Category Archives: nun

18Apr/14

The Private Confessions of a Mad Nun

04/18/2014compassion, confession, faith, forgive, forgiveness, harassment, monk, nun, religion, sinTCN

Dear Father, forgive me, for I have sinned. I continue to sin, simmering in anger, blame and hatred. I continue to sin, being unable to forgive long enough to survive the next bout of provocation. I continue to sin, being haunted by a dream, and…

13Jun/10

A Chinese Mahayana Nun’s Many False Names

06/13/2010Buddhism Buddhist teachings scripture teacher advice patience text sacred learning Chinese English, honorific, names, nun, titleTCN

A pointed finger or stutters sometimes replaces my name. Why? English speakers have trouble pronouncing it, and which part? Is it just Guo? Is it pronounced Go, Gwo? Cheen – is it Chin or like Cheetos with an “n”? And with or without the Reverend as a title? Or is…

07Jun/10

A Prescription for Happiness: A Twelve Step Program

06/07/201012 step program, buddhism, Buddhism Buddhist teachings scripture teacher advice patience text sacred learning Chinese English, compassion, happiness, life, monastic, nun, only if, religiousTCN

If only I were slimmer. . .If only I had the money to . . .If only so-and-so were my partner . . .If only these people knew who I will be someday . . .If only I were born into a different family . . . We fantasize about…