September 1, 2008
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Regard this fleeting world like this
The Radiant Buddha said:
Regard this fleeting world like this:
Like stars fading and vanishing at dawn,
like bubbles on a fast moving stream,
like morning dewdrops evaporating on blades of grass,
like a candle flickering in a strong wind,
echos, mirages, and phantoms, hallucinations,
and like a dream.
The Eight Similies of Illusion, from the Prajna Paramita Sutras(This was taken from the book “Awakening the Buddha Within”, which i am currently reading)
Comments (3)
I wonder if I have a Buddha in me? If this means the spirit of God, Buddha, Allah or whatever you choose to call it, then I sincerely hope so. My spirit tells me I am safe, chosen and saved. Beautiful quote and photo.
My fleeting world is going fast. I am in the twilight of my years, waiting for what comes next and doing my best to do what’s right till the end.
Mom
This is lovely, as are all your carefully chosen contributions! Please do some faces…young, old, and everyone inbetween. Especially faces who need prayer. Thanks.
Interesting.