--- In [email protected], "Rev Genryu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Then we can begin to realize that whatever we are feeling, wherever we are - we are at home, and have been from the very beginning. The kindest Bodhisattva isn't found in a vision, or sitting on a lotus in some heaven, but right in the middle of hell. > > > Never forget: > we walk in hell, > gazing at flowers. > > - Issa >
i've always hated that story about the man hanging from a branch on a cliff face with tigers above & certain death below - & simply letting go to pick a strawberry - & enjoying the flavor. it seemed pointless & made me angry for some reason. but after reading your post - it made a bit of sense for the first time... Thanks, j ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
