Re: [Zen] Eugene.

2006-05-06 Thread Jarvis Stamply
From: "Eugene" > What a blessing it is for all mankind that you continue to lurch forward with your spiritual journey in spite of the soul-crunching attempts of some insensitive clods to see you as the wonderfully benevolent positive force that you are. I hear much whining and enabling. So sorry.

RE: [Zen] Eugene.

2006-05-06 Thread Bill Smart
On Saturday, May 06 Eugene Wrote: >They also convince my idea that, despite some disappointments, an >open, even naive, attitude to the world ('empty' in Zen texts???) is >well feasible and best for all. I think you're on the right track here. A non-Buddhist Bodhisattva once said 'you have to

Re: [Zen] Eugene.

2006-05-06 Thread Eugene
Thanks Blossom and Bill for your words. They really mean something to me. I mean, you don't have to write them, you could just continue what you were doing and forget about it. It is these experiences that strengthen my will to help other people too, even with 'simply words', instead of turning

RE: [Zen] Eugene.

2006-05-05 Thread Bill Smart
On Friday, May 05, 2006 Blossom wrote: >Eugene, I thought your question was wonderful and thought-provoking. >Please do not let the ugly words of someone like Jarvis hurt you; they >are only words and can be washed away like sand into the sea. He >speaks of "your hurt and violation and sadness

Re: [Zen] Eugene.

2006-05-04 Thread Jarvis Stamply
From: "Blossom" < He speaks of "your hurt and violation and sadness" but I believe he really hints at his own. ~ Dear Mudblossom, Thank you for piercing through my spiritual materialism and finding my hurting winking at you. Your insightful words illuminate the darkness in my void. Your zazen pra