the treetops are brighter than ever
the moon shines white
like a cold fire
on silver bodies
we rest on grass
emerald-black
so soft are we
in this warm dream
皇
in this warm dream
皇
without arrogance or hesitation |
皇
i am tied to time
captured enraptured
i am in love with this world
i stumble lost in my self
craving wholeness craving indifference
i stumble lost in my self
craving wholeness craving indifference
the animal with radiant hands
the animal with eyes in its fingertips
i see i hear i breathe
i beg for obedience to this day and night
皇
the most important text i have read in perhaps my entire life comes from the following ancient shambhala text, originating in tibet
the message is one of a belief in the basic goodness in the universe
upon first cultivating in the self the bravery to be without fear, the well-being of all which surrounds follows naturally
皇
བདེ་འབྱུང |
That mind of fearfulness
Should be put in the cradle of loving-kindness
And suckled with the profound and brilliant milk of
eternal doubtlessness.
In the cool shade of fearlessness,
Fan it with the fan of joy and happiness.
When it grows older,
With various displays of phenomena,
Lead it to the self-existing playground.
When it grows older still,
In order to promote the primordial confidence,
Lead it to the archery range of the warriors.
When it grows older still,
To awaken primordial self-nature,
Let it see the society of men
Which possesses beauty and dignity.
Then the fearful mind
Can change into the warrior’s mind,
And that eternally youthful confidence
Can expand into space without beginning or end.
At that point it sees the Great Eastern Sun.
being without deception |
WE CANNOT CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD IS,
BUT BY OPENING OURSELVES TO THE WORLD AS IT IS,
WE MAY FIND THAT GENTLENESS, DECENCY, AND BRAVERY ARE AVAILABLE -
NOT ONLY TO US, BUT TO ALL BEINGS
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