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Irony is not a sign of spiritual growth
1. Irony is not a sign of spiritual growth2. Happiness is a choice3. Freedom means no one left to shoot out4. Don’t antagonize people5. Take responsibility
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CASE 3: The Indian King Invites the Patriarch
A king of Eastern India invited the twenty-seventh patriarch, Prajna Tara, for a meal. Theking asked, “Why don’t you recite sutras?” The patriarch said, “The poor way1 does not stayin the world of subject when breathing in, and has nothing to do with the world of objectswhen breathing out. I am always reciting the suchness-sutra…
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32. Emptiness
The gentlest thing in the world will override the strongest.Emptiness pervades everythingthough it has no substance.By this I understand the value of non-action. To teach without words andto be useful without action:Few among us are capable of this.
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Greetings
1. Greetings2. Salutation3. Smile4. Love5. Thing about others
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CASE 2: Bodhidharma’s "Vast and _Void"
Emperor Bu of Ryô asked Great Master Bodhidharma, “What is the highest meaning of theholy reality?” Bodhidharma replied, “Vast and void, no holiness.” The emperor said, “Whoare you in front of me?” Bodhidharma said, “I don’t know.” The emperor did not match him.Finally, Bodhidharma crossed the Yangtze River and came to the Shôrin Temple. There…
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The Source
This was a great movie–KGB were treated seperately and lots of great interviews were shown. The actors did dramatic readings which ruled. A lot of the minor characters were shown as fairly ugly–Corso in particular was shown to be the sexist beatnik alpha male. Kesey’s interviews were strong, Sanders was brilliant, all in all a…
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A Blue Hand: The Beats in India. By Deborah Bake
This was a great book. I learned a ton about modern Indian poetry. I learned more about Ginsberg & his relationship with Peter. I found the stuff on Corso’s later life very illuminating. I liked the Burroughs & Keraouc back burner style. But most of all I loved Hope Savage. She is at the center…
David Given Schwarm
Married, Father, United
