That I deemed of self essential
On reflection sum sequential.
Beginnings to an Infinite Regress
All one need know of that what gave cause to effect a beginning,
is that it but effect to yet some other preceding cause,
itself an effect of cause hence it…
A Samaya Practice Concise
Until all attain,
To that aim
I remain.
1+1=
Being’s separate sentience is separate by point of view.
Beings’ separate sentience is separate by points of view.
That what separates sentiences is their separate points of view.
Artist Inc.
Reflective on immediacy
And self mortality,
Artist creates
Through medium,
Wherein they
Endeavor to portray
That about life, death, and love
They wish to say,
This the artist’s way.
Surely
There are those who suffer the torments of war, famine, plague.
Surely we are in the realm of hells.
There are those who suffer from greed and can never consume enough.
Surely we are in the realm of hungry ghosts.
There are those who suffer from being hunted, preyed upon, enslaved.
Surely we are in the realm of beasts.
There are those who suffer the heartaches of humanity and practice compassion.
Surely we are in the realm of humans.
There are those who fly in the air, ride in horseless iron chariots.
Surely we are in the realm of the Demi-gods.
There are those who can annihilate millions with grave weapons of war.
Surely we are in the realm of the Gods.
If I do not practice compassion diligently, if I do not guard my mind, surely I will suffer in Samsara.
Promethean Quest
In quest to find that perfect,
It wise that intellect reflect,
How self for self defines perfect,
And rest in reflection of perfection.
“The mind is the sole generator of good and bad. There are many occasions when the thoughts which arise in the mind, even if they are not translated into speech or action, have a very strong positive or negative effect. So always examine your mind.” – Words of My Perfect Teacher.
Lions Roar
4 Truth
4 reflection on a multifaceted jewel so as I may understand:
The first truth, the nature of existence understood, exemplified succinctly by the three characteristics of existence.
The second truth, abandonment of illusion, exemplified succinctly by the 12 links of dependent origination.
The third truth, realization, exemplified succinctly by the three aspects of the path: determination to be free; arousing Bodhicitta (awakening mind); Prajnaparamita (perfected wisdom).
The fourth truth, the way of the Conqueror, it is simply the Eightfold Path of developing morality, concentration, and wisdom, in which the first step therein is itself “Right View” established on these same Four Noble Truths.
All (practice, realization itself) are dependent on causation wherein what is to be realized is not.
Sustain
Naught but love and kindness
In heart retain.
That heart of naught but love and
Kindness be all that remain.
May all attain,
“I” that remain.
In meditation practice
sustained.