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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Zen Insight: Emptiness: The Cup is Empty, Long Live the Cup!

Interesting discussion of Emptiness, which includes this story:
"There was once a man who swept roads for a living. One morning he was sitting down with a friend and said 'You know I've had this broom for 17 years, this broom is my best and oldest companion'. The friend was amazed, '17 Years? That's a long time!'. The road sweeper explained, 'Yes it is! I've only changed the handle 8 times and the brush 5 times.'."


Also of interest is this somewhat academic discussion of what Inherent Existence means.

2 Comments:

Blogger Ole Blue The Heretic said...

I have been empty of love for too long

9:46 PM  
Blogger Wade M | The Middle Way said...

Hi There,

Just found your blog through Renegade Buddha. Great website, and that's a fantastic article. Hope to see you around more soon.

Peace,

Wade
http://themiddleway.net

8:42 PM  

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