Category Archives: environment

World Mental Health Day is Today

Posted on 10/10/2025 by kunstkitchen

“In a world constantly clamoring for productivity, positivity, and perfection, it’s easy to overlook the quiet battles that millions fight every day—battles within their own minds.” Mr. Vijay Kumar Vermak 10/10/25 Continue reading →

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A Contemplative Life = The Remarkable Nothing of Everything – Simplicity

Posted on 09/16/2025 by kunstkitchen

Years back while doing a household chore a thought came into my mind. Continue reading →

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Sunsets = Through The Seasons – January 7, 2025

Posted on 04/11/2025 by kunstkitchen

Reflections between day and night bring red clouds and dying embers into night. Nature paintings of truth of life. Continue reading →

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A Contemplative Life – Welcome to Foggy Bottom* = The Illusory Visions/Smoke and Mirrors/Form and Emptiness

Posted on 11/06/2024 by kunstkitchen

“We are human beings, so we are always thinking in terms of others and us, a leader and the people, zazen and us, Buddha and ordinary beings.” Continue reading →

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A Farewell Poem for My Dear Friend Alan Halm

Posted on 10/10/2024 by kunstkitchen

The first time I met Alan was when I gave a small party for friends. He walk into my apartment with my friend Kathy who introduced him. Continue reading →

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