Guest guest Posted November 2, 1999 Report Share Posted November 2, 1999 One from a Samurai Zen practitioner, one from Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. =================================================================== What is called the spirit of the void is where there is nothing. It is not included in man's knowledge. Of course the void is nothingness. By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist. That is the void. He acts, but does not rely on his own ability. He accomplishes his task, but does not claim credit for it. It is precisely because he does not claim credit that his accomplishment remains with him. Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) =================================================================== Unruly beings are as unlimited as space: They cannot possibly all be overcome. However, if I overcome thoughts of anger alone, This will be equivalent to vanquishing all foes. Where would I possibly find enough leather With which to cover the surface of the earth? Yet wearing leather just on the soles of my shoes Is equivalent to covering the earth with it. Likewise, it is not possible for me To restrain the external course of things; But should I restrain this mind of mine What would be the need to restrain all else? --Shantideva, from A GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF LIFE =================================================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 1999 Report Share Posted November 2, 1999 Hi, Great quotes. I'm a newcomer. Canadian mother of three, among other roles. Funny, I say goodbye in one place and hello in another. Guess it's meant to be. Unruly beings are as unlimited as space: They cannot possibly all be overcome. However, if I overcome thoughts of anger alone, This will be equivalent to vanquishing all foes. Where would I possibly find enough leather With which to cover the surface of the earth? Yet wearing leather just on the soles of my shoes Is equivalent to covering the earth with it. Likewise, it is not possible for me To restrain the external course of things; But should I restrain this mind of mine What would be the need to restrain all else? --Shantideva, from A GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF LIFE I love this. Exactly. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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