Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Here is Ivan's poem for the week end. Please read his erudite notes Enjoy. Here's your Daily Poem from the Poetry Chaikhana -- [4] Behold the glow of the moon By Shih-te (Pickup)(780? - 850?) English version by Red Pine (Bill Porter) Behold the glow of the moonillumine the world's four quartersperfect light in perfect spacea radiance that purifiespeople say it waxes and wanesbut I don't see it fadejust like a magic pearlit shines both night and day -- from The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain, Translated by Red Pine Amazon.com / Photo by Robert Couse-Baker / ============ Thought for the Day: Enlightenment isnot what you think. ============ Here's your Daily Music selection -- Nadaka and the Basavaraj Brothers Living Colours Listen - Purchase More Music Selections Hi Alan -Behold the glow of the moonillumine the world's four quartersIn Shih-te's poem, the "glow of the moon" can be understood the awareness of the all pervasive light that occurs in deep spiritual ecstasy.perfect light in perfect spacea radiance that purifiesIt is "a radiance that purifies," not in the sense that it somehow corrects reality; rather, it purifies our perception of reality. Through the recognition of this light's radiance, we recognize the essential purity already present everywhere.people say it waxes and wanesbut I don't see it fadeThe light of the moon may wax and wane, but the true light of enlightenment is steady and eternal. Some may see enlightenment itself as unstable, but that is the perspective of the witness. When the mind is stable and utterly still, you can see that the light itself does not fade--just like a magic pearlit shines both night and dayHave a wonderful full moon weekend!IvanPS - Thank you for all of the enthusiastic messages about my poem on Wednesday. I had a big smile on my face from all of your warm responses. Share Your Thoughts on today's poem or my commentary... 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