RE: [Zen] Where's Mayka?

2010-08-08 Thread Maria Lopez
Bill;   I can read now your posting. .   Cheerful.  I particularly like the poem you copy on it.  Thank you.   Mayka --- On Sat, 7/8/10, billsm...@hhs1963.org wrote: From: billsm...@hhs1963.org Subject: RE: [Zen] Where's Mayka? To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, 7 August, 2010, 11

RE: [Zen] Where's Mayka?

2010-08-08 Thread Anthony Wu
Bill,   Buddha did not reject anything that is real, but he gave plenty of warning about reactions of senses (emotions are the strong ones). He says the senses are 'burning' with greed, anger and delusion. So don't play with fire.   Anthony --- On Sun, 8/8/10, billsm...@hhs1963.org wrote: Fro

RE: [Zen] Where's Mayka?

2010-08-08 Thread Anthony Wu
Bill,   Why do you have to respond to perceptions with emotions? You could do it with equanimity. I know it is difficult (sometimes I bang at my desk), but can we treat it as one of the objectives of zen?   Anthony --- On Sun, 8/8/10, billsm...@hhs1963.org wrote: From: billsm...@hhs1963.org