Dear Sean, Many thanks for your thoughtful reply, especially the sunset and the mosquito seen as "also complete" and, yes, the ‘cosmic’ connectedness, and...
... I liked the stuff you were writing and found it inspiring. And it got other people talking and thinking and reflecting, too. That part of it wasn't futile....
Lots of tea cups make for an interesting table. It is difficult to enjoy the tea without a cup. A deep bow, Sodaiho http://www.zencenteroflascruces.org ... ...
Thank you, Josh. I appreciate your kindness. Yes, I agree. When anything is offered, however small, and someone receives it and owns it, that exchange may make...
With palms together, Fine words and some history, but what do they really mean? Dogen was a form stickler. He presented forms/rituals for everything from ...
... Makes me think of a quote by Franz Kafka: You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait. Do...
Dear Fudo, What a nice thing to say. It has been a considerable time since I have seen your name. It is good to see you again. I trust all is well with you?...
Dear Sodaiho, I did not expect to read words like yours on a Buddhist list. I applaud your vision. It is heartening to one who has been through several rivers...
Hi Dave, i would have offered a reply sooner; unfortunately, my work week got in the way of my researching an suitably detailed answer. i hope this is the4...
Theologians are forever equating the Buddha with their "God," making fatuous statements such as "..and the Buddhist worship Buddha........" Apparently the...
Your choice of language is offensive to many. Shame on you. ... Just FUCK YOU. and let everyone else live blissfully unaware. then crawl un der a rock and...
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May 6, 2003 12:53 am
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I hope that your anger finds a healthier outlet, and that you are able to find a way to encourage and empower others instead of making them take the brunt of...
Jonathan Edwards
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May 6, 2003 1:07 am
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Any way to get avbatista@... off of this list? I find him quite distressing. Matthew...
... Well, Matthew, I don't know what exactly he is saying yet. If he is distressing, he's just another pain in the ass to deal with. If he is skillful, that...
Dear Al, you said: "Censorship? What is the point of a philosophy or religious practice that cannot endure even the slightest ripple? I have always wondered...
Greetings all, ... Meditation is actually practiced in many religions. Meditation can be thought of in more general terms as any a form of concentration,...
Hi Al, We all have "things" to work on. You & I are in the same boat. (8^). Beware of people who claim to be "flawless." maitri, lee ... From: avbatista ...
In a message dated 5/6/03 2:30:23 AM, weaseltrax@... writes: << Well, Matthew, I don't know what exactly he is saying yet. If he is distressing, he's...
I've often quoted something I read about Mother Theresa which goes (from memory): [interviewer]: what do you say to God when you pray? [Mother Teresa]: I don't...
Now this kind of discussion could never have happened on 99% of any other groups. It had a positive resolution!! Thanks, I have a feeling that we all reached...
... From: plato12345@... To: sotozenbuddhism@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [sotozenbuddhism] (unknown) In a message...
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