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Nachash |
Aug 27 2005, 02:26 PM
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Moon reflected on the water Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water. The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken. Although its light is wide and great, the moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide. The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in dewdrops on the grass, or even in one drop of water. Enlightenment does not divide you, just as the moon does not break the water. You cannot hinder enlightenment, just as a drop of water does not hinder the moon in the sky. The depth of the drop is the height of the moon. Each reflection, however long or short its duration, manifests the vastness of the dewdrop, and realizes the limitlessness of the moonlight in the sky. Dogen Source: http://www.allspirit.co.uk/dogen.htmlThis post has been edited by Nachash: Aug 27 2005, 02:28 PM
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They can because they think they can. Virgil
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Sep 3 2005, 07:00 AM
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The following excerpt from 'Zen in the Martial Arts' by Joe Hyams puts in to words how my study of Zen has helped me.
"I feel my life calmer, richer, and fuller. I now have more patience, more tolerance of others, and more self-confidence. I have lost much of the edginess and combativeness that arose from my insecurity. Of course, I would still rather not lose a game, a bid for work, or an arguement. But when I do, I can now lose more graciously, accepting defeat as part of the learning process."
I recommend this book to anyone interested in Zen, Martial Arts, or both.
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