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Comment on out of the flowers by Genju

Genju — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:11:04 +0000

Me too. I found a site with a great stock of his haiku. This one just rang my bell.

Comment on out of the flowers by David Ashton

David Ashton — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:45:25 +0000

I hadn’t read that one. Basho gives me chills (in a good way).

Comment on what can you do? by aarathiselvan

aarathiselvan — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:35:16 +0000

‘The litmus test of ethics is the creation of health and well being’. I love how you have opened up room to see how clarity is important to this litmus test and how we can get caught up by who is doing the right thing. It’s a wonderful way to become aware of ‘i,me,mine’ dialogues. Thanks!

Comment on what choice do you have? by Genju

Genju — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:53:25 +0000

“I can do better.” Thanks for the reminder. At one of Fleet Maull’s retreats, he pointed out that when we practice, we can no longer excuse our unskillfulness. We can be compassionate about the slippage, but we are still accountable. This is good, ZDS!

I am definitely reflecting on the ripening karma in this situation. It’s fascinating!

Comment on what choice do you have? by zendotstudio

zendotstudio — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:16:16 +0000

great piece. it’s true, that when we focus on some situation that is loaded with emotion for us, it is impossible to be clear. it’s like we need time and space to settle before we can hope to see clearly. this is such an important reminder.

and choice is so important. I spent a weekend with restless, chaotic relatives and I find it difficult. my initial reaction is to bolt for the garden and peace. and then in that process I realize my “unkindness, my lack of compassion” and think “I can do better” and return to the house to try again. It is this constant coming and going, a series of mini choices as I negotiate difficult situations.

and I have experienced the “unpretty” ripening of karma sometimes and it is the source for reflection and sange (and compassion for an earlier self).

Comment on what choice do you have? by Genju

Genju — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:37:24 +0000

Took me several re-writes and I’m still not sure I’ve nailed it.
… and now I have…
(Will email you back-channel re book review btw.)

Comment on what choice do you have? by aarathiselvan

aarathiselvan — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:33:50 +0000

“to focus on the individual or the situation as it is now is the delusional process. And no choice of skillful actions can arise out of that perspective.”- Took me several reads to really grasp that and then voila! You’ve said it wonderfully

Comment on hearts that awaken by Confessions of a Concussed Mind & Thanks to God | The Crooked Mystic

Confessions of a Concussed Mind & Thanks to God | The Crooked Mystic — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:03:05 +0000

[...] thank God for Genju who brought me the gift of the Grey Nuns–my tribe of mothers from a time before memory [...]

Comment on hearts that dance by aarathiselvan

aarathiselvan — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:15:08 +0000

I would LOVE to!! (this weeks practice is to say “yes” by the way! how serendipitous Do tell me how you would like me to send it across to you etc.

Comment on hearts that awaken by Genju

Genju — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:51:34 +0000

I read the post and truly relished your authentic voice, TB. A deep bow backatcha!