01/05/2007

a flower and the moon

THERE IS NOTHING YOU SEE THAT IS NOT A FLOWER;
THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN THINK OF WHICH IS NOT THE MOON.
Great statements, so condensed...
THERE IS NOTHING YOU SEE THAT IS NOT A FLOWER - it may be in the seed, it may be not yet manifest, but there is nothing that has not the potential to blossom.
THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN THINK OF WHICH IS NOT THE MOON - The moon has become symbolic in Zen because of Gautam Buddha. Gautam Buddha was born on a full-moon night, he became enlightened on a full-moon night, and he died on a full-moon night. Because of this coincidence the moon has become a symbol of Buddha. Wherever you are, whoever you are, you are the moon, the buddha.
- Turning In, Chapter #2 (OSHO)
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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:20 pm

    I'm kinda confused...

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  2. Stu7:19 am

    I love both statements - very inspiring.

    And I might have said this before, but I'm honoured & humbled to have my poetry on your blog.

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  3. brow of calm7:49 pm

    Zen-buddhism is very metaphoric, Osho also speaks often in metaphors/myths.
    - The most powerful moment of the month will be the Buddha Full Moon on the 2nd of May. You will feel this powerful energy as it floods the Earth.
    Source:starchildascension

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  4. brow of calm7:56 pm

    Stu -
    Bluelight 'words' has been a source of inspiration and comfort for many years now, sorry to see you stepping down as moderator.

    Your poetry is simply top quality and always full of inspiration.

    I hope to feature more of your work here, and hope you stay frequent on Bluelight.

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