Flower Shower

Dec 15, 2005 15:59

Subhuti was Buddha's disciple. He was able to understand the potency of emptiness, the viewpoint that nothing exists except in its relationship of subjectivity and objectivity ( Read more... )

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discogravy December 16 2005, 01:52:02 UTC
my personal favorite:

It is said that soon after his enlightenment the Buddha passed a man on the road who was struck by the Buddha's extraordinary radiance and preaceful presence. The man stopped and asked, "My friend, what are you? Are you a celestial being or a god?"

"No," said the Buddha.

"Well, then, are you some kind of magician or wizard?"

Again the Buddha answered, "No."

"Are you a man?"

"No."

"Well, my friend, then what are you?"

The Buddha replied, "I am awake."

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nice ouijaman December 16 2005, 04:37:22 UTC
Those are both great.

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jenniepc December 16 2005, 22:07:07 UTC
um, and i thought you were cool and all.... hehehehehe... j/k

i have noooo idea what you're talking about!

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