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Posted on Nov.01.2012 @ 01:47AM EDT by leoj99
101. Buddha's Zen
Buddha said: "I consider the positions of kings and rulers as that of
dust motes. I observe treasures of gold and gems as so many bricks and
pebbles. I look upon the finest silken robes as tattered rags. I see
myriad worlds of the universe as small seeds of fruit, and the greatest
lake in India as a drop of oil on my foot. I perceive the teachings of the
world to be the illusion of magicians. I discern the highest conception of
emancipation as a golden brocade in a dream, and view the holy path of the
illuminated ones as flowers appearing in one's eyes. I see meditation as a
pillar of a mountain, Nirvana as a nightmare of daytime. I look upon the
judgment of right and wrong as the serpentine dance of a dragon, and the
rise and fall of beliefs as but traces left by the four seasons."
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Reply from leoj99
Nov.01.2012
01:51AM EDT
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It seems what the Buddha is saying is... stop thinking...lol |
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Reply from Joe Chip
Nov.01.2012
07:58AM EDT
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Copy, write, right? |
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Reply from Avisitor
Nov.01.2012
10:40AM EDT
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I look upon the
judgment of right and wrong as the serpentine dance of a dragon, and the
rise and fall of beliefs as but traces left by the four seasons. |
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Reply from Joe Chip
Nov.01.2012
10:42AM EDT
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I look upon you and wonder what you wrought. |
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Reply from Woodsman
Nov.01.2012
10:47AM EDT
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I love my chainsaw for cutting wood. |
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Reply from Sam Hardy
Nov.01.2012
10:53AM EDT
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Quote: "I love my chainsaw for cutting wood.
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The Buddha cuts everything down to size.
Thanks for bringing us back to earth. :)
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Reply from Joe Chip
Nov.01.2012
10:58AM EDT
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So what are you waiting for, the bleedin' Messiah? |
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Reply from Woodsman
Nov.01.2012
12:02PM EDT
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I love stacking firewood.
Doing dishes is ok.
Gotta get back to playing guitar more, the songs are in my head, and I have a good strong singing voice.
I love the sky, and having a warm jacket to keep me outside longer.
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Reply from Joe Chip
Nov.01.2012
12:34PM EDT
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Willow, ash and chestnut to cut, split and stack this afternoon. G g g loves a bow saw and an axe on the edge of apocalypse. Work isn't a chore, that's how it gets done.
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Reply from Woodsman
Nov.01.2012
12:52PM EDT
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ok, i should eat some food, although i'm not really hungry, ever... i'd rather go rake some leaves up for another pile to add to the garden, and still have a big potato harvest to dig up
alright, a peanut butter and low cal jelly sandwich before the next outside adventure
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Reply from Avisitor
Nov.01.2012
05:37PM EDT
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Quote: "ok, i should eat some food, although i'm not really hungry, ever... i'd rather go rake some leaves up for another pile to add to the garden, and still have a big potato harvest to dig up
alright, a peanut butter and low cal jelly sandwich before the next outside adventure
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Do you know how to compost?
Completing the cycle??
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Reply from Woodsman
Nov.01.2012
09:10PM EDT
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rabbit poop |
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Reply from leoj99
Nov.02.2012
12:28AM EDT
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It seems Buddha's Zen is very different from Zen Forum Zen...lol |
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Reply from starduster
Nov.02.2012
01:15AM EDT
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The quality is not strained.
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.02.2012
09:30AM EDT
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There is no "Buddha's Zen". |
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Reply from leoj99
Nov.02.2012
11:28AM EDT
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Quote: "There is no "Buddha's Zen".
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The one described in the topic is Buddha's Zen...
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.02.2012
11:39PM EDT
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Quote: "Quote: "There is no "Buddha's Zen".
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The one described in the topic is Buddha's Zen...
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Where's the Buddha's Zen when your feet are cold? Your description doesn't cover that.
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Reply from leoj99
Nov.03.2012
01:37AM EDT
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I perceive the teachings of the
world to be the illusion of magicians. I discern the highest conception of
emancipation as a golden brocade in a dream, and view the holy path of the
illuminated ones as flowers appearing in one's eyes. |
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Reply from leoj99
Nov.03.2012
01:38AM EDT
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I see meditation as a
pillar of a mountain, Nirvana as a nightmare of daytime. I look upon the
judgment of right and wrong as the serpentine dance of a dragon, and the
rise and fall of beliefs as but traces left by the four seasons."
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.03.2012
01:39AM EDT
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Quote: "I perceive the teachings of the
world to be the illusion of magicians. I discern the highest conception of
emancipation as a golden brocade in a dream, and view the holy path of the
illuminated ones as flowers appearing in one's eyes.
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Feet still cold.
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.03.2012
01:45AM EDT
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Now the belly is hungry. Will the description make it satisfied? |
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.03.2012
01:48AM EDT
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Cold feet and empty bellies!
How can Buddha's Zen help us with golden brocade and flowery eyes? |
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.03.2012
01:50AM EDT
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Esoteric Zen says, "Put on some warm, cozy slippers and eat a can of beans and a granola bar."
But then, Esoteric Zen is nothing like Buddha's Zen as described above.
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Reply from leoj99
Nov.03.2012
02:50AM EDT
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I perceive the teachings of the world to be the illusion of magicians.
Including teachings in Zen Forums...?...lol
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Reply from esoteric
Nov.03.2012
09:50AM EDT
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Quote: "I perceive the teachings of the world to be the illusion of magicians.
Including teachings in Zen Forums...?...lol
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Including the words you quoted.
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