Sunday, March 24, 2013
The greatest truths are perceived on a level beyond logic.
I believe the mind is the origin of peace and happiness. My tranquility can not be disturbed by outward circumstances, but only if I choose it to be so. I believe in the saying "Huna Kupua" meaning "The world is what you think it is." I read in a Zen book "Zen is the discipline in enlightenment." Enlightenment = Emancipation. Emancipation = Freedom. If this is true, then discipline thought is freedom of the mind, and freedom of the mind is enlightenment. I think we fear freedom, we fear discipline. Fear is not real. Fear is a product of thoughts we create. Danger is real, but fear is a choice. The only difference between fear and excitement is your attitude about it. Zen goes beyond optimism or pessimism both of which presume to make judgements about the future. In Zen you are already who you are, and you are already everything you need to be.
Why is shakespere a better writer than God
A good friend of mine wrote this piece. His name is Jim but I refer to him a Splinter. This has been occupying my thoughts, so I would like to share it.
My best guess would be that whoever wrote in the name of Shakespeare was from upper class society and so they were very familiar with the sophisticated poetic style of literature whereas whoever wrote in the name of God (as far as the bible goes) was a member of the lower classes and not familiar with sophisticated poetic language. The "God" writers mistook poetic oral tradition for historical truth. (It was like a really bad game of telephone.) Your guess?
My best guess would be that whoever wrote in the name of Shakespeare was from upper class society and so they were very familiar with the sophisticated poetic style of literature whereas whoever wrote in the name of God (as far as the bible goes) was a member of the lower classes and not familiar with sophisticated poetic language. The "God" writers mistook poetic oral tradition for historical truth. (It was like a really bad game of telephone.) Your guess?
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Inner Peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event control your emotions.
People who study Buddhism should seek real, true perception and understanding. If you attain real, true perception, birth and death don't affect you; you are free to go or stay. You needn't seek wonders, for wonders come of themselves.
Just put thoughts to rest and don't seek outwardly anymore. When things come up, then give them your attention; just trust what is functional in you at present, and you have nothing to be concerned about. -Sokei-an Sasaki  |
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