Author: David Schwarm
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Substrate by Jim Powell
I was very interested in this book of Poems. Lots of Hippie California stuff–a poem to Jerry Garcia Dancers, Native Californians, and a fantastic cover image. I really liked “Paisano” and “Terms of Employment”, which were not the type of poems that I was expecting. I will definitely read more books by this poet, I…
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CASE 48: Vimalakirti’s "Not-Two"
Vimalakirti asked Manjusri, “What does it mean that the Bodhisattva enters the Dharma-gate of Not-Two?” Manjusri said, “I see it like this: in all phenomena, there are neither words nor explanations, neither presentations nor knowledge; it is beyond all questions and answers. That is what I understand with ‘to enter the Dharma-gate of Not-Two’.” Then…
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Back to the Grind
Luis, Alex, Jack, and I went here on Sunday on the way to Panda Express. Hipsters hanging out in front, people trying to buy cigs for a quarter, very healthy vibe. Shop was empty and fairly quite. Barrista was young, tattooed, and clueless. I ordered an espresso and a cup of coffee. The espresso was…
David Given Schwarm 