Marsha:
> I'm taking a breather too. Literally. But I've
> also spent extra
> time with my grandson.
SA: Yes, I've had more time for living activities,
too. Sometimes it depends on what's inspiring and
spirit-sharable. Words that come close to the living,
the whole a picture is worth a thousand words, well,
some words come close to the picture more than others,
and thus, the same for words coming close to what's
lived - some closer than others. Spending time with
your grandson is a lived experience that picking and
choosing the best words that bring that kind of
quality experience... would take something of
tremendous quality.
Marsha:
> The first day of Spring, which was a day full
> of heavy rain, we spent coloring eggs using a
> tie-die technique. It
> was great fun, and the contrasting color
> combinations were inspiring.
SA: Rained the day before first day of spring here.
Son was running around playing in the stream while I
was sitting, walking, moving the dog's run line to
another area, and picking up some fallen branches to
enjoy at a fire some time.
Marsha:
> I have now the three books: The Heart Sutra, The
> Diamond Sutra, and
> The Platform Sutra. As much as I feel there is
> something missing
> from the Buddhist teachings, I continually find
> myself attracted to
> it. That something missing is like a filling that
> has fallen out of
> a tooth. I am constantly aware and exploring what's
> missing. It's
> also like your, "Can't really put my finger on it
> fully yet." I have
> read many books about Buddhism, including many by
> the Dalai
> Lama. They seem perfect, except...?
SA: I find Buddhism to offer a depth into the what's
lived. The spirit isn't deadened by stale old-hats,
but your very next breath is complete Zen - so alive
and in tune. I find the ? to be an opening for tender
leaves for deer to nimble upon (taken from your last
sentences your post).
Marsha:
> Anyway, the editions I have
> were written by Red Pine. I'm not sure where to
> start. Is there a
> sequence to reading these sutras? Do you know, or
> have, an suggestion.
SA: Don't know any sequence. I do know the Platform
Sutra was last and the only sutra from China. I'm
sure each one will complement each other. I usually
go with my mood as to what I want to read. It's an
attraction that will sustain the spirit, not bog it
down.
Marsha:
> The Science and the MOQ thread seems to have
> dissolved. It was so interesting.
SA: Yes. Some wanted science to be discussed, and
when given the opportunity, they had nothing to say.
I wonder what they were looking for?
Be the one that can share what you want in
return.
Marsha:
> Every Spring I get it into my mind imagining what it
> must feel like
> for the deer to start nibbling the new, tender young
> leaves of the
> trees. I envy them. I've thought of making a new
> tree-leaf salad, but never have.
SA: Snow in the morning on the first day of spring
here, but the sun was warm in the afternoon. A
dusting of snow this morning, and stayed cold all day.
Winter still lurks here.
Taking a moment to greet each other is reaching
the depths of that an arm-chair philosophy misses out
on. Greeting each other is allowing ones philosophy
to actually do something in this world worthwhile and
valuable.
Marsha:
> chilly, but Spring,
dark,
night,
no sun,
SA
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