Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Attachment from 365 Tao by Deng Ming-Dao The monk shaved his head as a symbol of renunciation, But now he goes nowhere without his little cap. It's funny to see someone who says that he is a renunciate call childishly for his few meager possessions. Why renounce the world when you really cannot? Before you cut your hair, ask yourself if you can afford to give up your attachments. Before you give up your freedom, ask yourself if you can submit to monastic order. Before you say that you are spiritual, ask yourself if you can give up worldly desires. I am not trying to make fun of monks here. I am observing that every path in life has its own sacrifices and its own hardships. Before you embark on a path, search yourself thoroughly and investigate the path completely. Then you will dispel misgivings. You will also reduce the chance of hypocrisy. Whoever you are, live your life completely. If you are a plumber, be the best plumber. If you are a saint, be the best saint. If you are common, be common. If you are extraordinary, be extraordinary. People only err when they try to be who they are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Dearest Dhyana - You are the wisest woman I know! I Love you! thank you for this it really resounds truth...hold on tight, I sending a virtual reality hug!! hmmmmmmmm. Becky novalees <Novalees wrote: Attachment from 365 Tao by Deng Ming-Dao .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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