---Michael, the problem with being a wooden plank is a wooden plank isn't alive. Living beings have feelings, denying that is to deny reality. And that only leads to suffering. And yes, cat's are great. Sadly, they do have more compassion and love than many people. Peace, Guy.
In [email protected], --Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've never known any personally. Doesn't seem fair to form an opinion > of anyone only from their books. > > The only people that have made any meaningful connection to my life > have been entirely ordinary folks who've hardly heard of Buddhism, much > less roshis. But they were good people, and I've not forgotten them. > > I might add some of the cats I've known have had a hell of a lot more > dignity, honor, and love than many people. But that'll probably land me > in a pot of boiling oil. So be it. > > > Anyway, what's wrong with being a wooden plank? Wood is good. > <G> > > > --Michael Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi 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/
