Friday, April 18, 2008

Sayings of the Jewish Buddhist

Sayings of the Jewish Buddhist


Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?


Drink tea and nourish life; with the first sip, joy; with the second sip, satisfaction; with the third sip, peace; with the fourth, a Danish.


Wherever you go, there you are. Your luggage is another story.


Accept misfortune as a blessing. Do not wish for perfect health, or a life without problems. What would you talk about?


The Tao does not speak. The Tao does not blame. The Tao does not take sides. The Tao has no expectations. The Tao demands nothing of others. The Tao is not Jewish.


Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Forget this and attaining Enlightenment will be the least of your problems.


The Torah says, Love your neighbor as yourself. The Buddha says, There is no self. So, maybe we're off the hook.

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