Short story about novice monk going to elder monk for advice

Three short writings associated with the subject of Buddhism

Short story about a teen and how he became the leader of his gang.

Essay that reflects on the classic question or koan, "Who Am I?"

An essay about the writing documentation and paperwork as a career choice

Essay about being middle aged and unemployed during The Recession.

Essay about learning how to let go of the past, starting over and moving on.

A short story about a group of soldiers set in France towards the end World War II

Essay about being diagnosed with colon cancer and what happened afterward.

Short story about a teen during the mid 1980's and his job at a local grocery store.

Essay about the concept of "great doubt" and learning how to recognize it.

Short story about a train ride during the 1940's and what happens afterward.