The Buddha, The Dharma, The Sangha

"Spiritual powers and their wondrous functioning--hauling water and carrying firewood." --Layman Pang, upon his realization

Tuesday, March 9, 2010























Quietness


Inside this new love, die.
Your way begins on the other side.
Become the sky.
Take an axe to the prison wall.
Escape;
Walk out like someone suddenly
born into color.

Do it now,
You're covered with thick cloud.
Slide out the side.

Die and be quiet.
Quietness is the surest sign
that you've died.
Your old life is a frantic running
from silence.

The speechless full moon
comes out now.

--Rumi

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