tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7296606518210633585.post5307453633630944103..comments2024-02-06T22:19:13.028-08:00Comments on Mining Aśvaghoṣa's Gold: SAUNDARANANDA 15.45: No Refuge Out ThereMike Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12712396374023835678noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7296606518210633585.post-30521224016483064962009-12-08T15:06:31.951-08:002009-12-08T15:06:31.951-08:00Mike -
I can not imagine a better response than R...Mike -<br /><br />I can not imagine a better response than Rumi's quote. You may get there before me, as destinations have never been my goal in practice. Perhaps to a fault.<br /><br />Thank you for your efforts. I'll be sure to let you know when my travel plans firm up,<br /><br />GiselaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7296606518210633585.post-16021972929911209472009-12-08T14:32:16.027-08:002009-12-08T14:32:16.027-08:00Hi Gisela,
Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, ...Hi Gisela, <br /><br />Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, is there a field? If so, maybe we could meet there. But I suspect you may get there before me, so you may need patience! <br /><br />In the meantime, all the best for your journey, and if you are passing this way, do come and see us. <br /><br />MikeMike Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712396374023835678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7296606518210633585.post-54254872723771609872009-12-08T13:53:49.266-08:002009-12-08T13:53:49.266-08:00Hi Mike -
This Canto is immensely beautiful and w...Hi Mike -<br /><br />This Canto is immensely beautiful and wise, but, at that same time, I hope this Canto is nearing it's end. Ashvaghosha's Gold has been one of my teachers through a series of recent decisions regarding life and my practice and in the course of this Canto I have given up so many Ideas!<br /><br />The old Ideas, however, have been replaced by a new one, which is likely equally flawed with faulty sensory appreciation: In the next couple of months I will begin a journey to learn more about the Buddha-Dharma, or at least to pass through the learning. So you can imagine my dismay reading yesterday's post!<br /><br />Today's post puts me more at ease. "Refuge is the endeavour itself" or the path is the goal. I am sure that you learned much during your own journey: for one thing, it taught you that "out there at some place" is not the refuge. <br /><br />During my journey I hope to have a bit more time to read through the Nishijima-Cross translation of the Shobogenzo. I am only through Chapter 9 so far. Without time to devote to these efforts, I would not finish the reading until another lifetime! As I read, I have been writing some *very humble* haiku for each Chapter. They may end up being a life's work, or not. (I often want to go back and throw them out or re-write them. Some do not feel elegant enough to represent Dogen's work.) But I invite you to take a look and comment. I am likely to post what I have written so far this coming weekend.<br /><br />Regardless, I hope to someday have the chance to meet you and your family, perhaps on my way to or from a more distant place. Maybe I will have a chance to share more of my story. More likely, it would be nice to share a cup of tea and sit.<br /><br />Although the day is almost over for you, I wish you a Happy Rohatsu.<br /><br />In boldness and humility, just another beginning Zen student,<br /><br />GiselaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com