It's a great one. I've been reading blogs and passing on things I've read to friends. Your story there is an important/relevant one I'd say. The barriers/limitations of language and in how we relate to everything(relationships) is quite apparent when talking to our animal friends. :)
My root teacher, Zen Master Seung Sahn, used to say, "Dog understands dog's job. Cat understands cat's job. Only human being doesn't understand its job."
I strive to share aspects of Buddhism I enjoy or find accessible / interesting. I've taken precepts in the Nishijima lineage of Soto Zen. Buddhism seems to be helpful for a better life, but to my eye is often shrouded in too much weight and mystery, or fluff and fantasy. I'm looking for a middle way.
I am also hoping to contact people of a like mind. That is, open to the exploration of 'self' and 'truth' through Zen. If you react to something written here, I'd enjoy hearing from you. Leave a comment. Comments to older than 14 days are moderated.
I hope you find something useful, interesting, whimsical or a-musing. According to blogger, most people end up here because they are searching for a picture of a fish bowl. Go figure...
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lol..... That's great!! I'll be telling this one to some friends.
ZL,
Thanks for stopping by. This is based on a true story. Just ask my dog, Baker.
Cheers,
It's a great one. I've been reading blogs and passing on things I've read to friends. Your story there is an important/relevant one I'd say. The barriers/limitations of language and in how we relate to everything(relationships) is quite apparent when talking to our animal friends. :)
My root teacher, Zen Master Seung Sahn, used to say, "Dog understands dog's job. Cat understands cat's job. Only human being doesn't understand its job."
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