Heaven is not in the sky.
Heaven is not in a lover.
Heaven is not a destination.
Heaven is already inside.
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- I grew up in Christian fundamentalism, went to hell, came back, became a Presbyterian then a Buddhist Presbyterian, and now I'm a profane Presbyterian Zen Taoist -- not that I'm into labels or anything. Here's what I've learned so far: The more you know, the more you know you don't know.
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Inside
There’s no telling what’s
Inside the mind of someone
Especially when
She plays to win and you play
To tumble into her arms.
[Disposable Tanka August 9, 2011]
Dr. Mike
There's a wonderful little book called "Zen Comics" that a friend gave me. One of them shows a samurai trying to start an argument with the Zen master: "I've heard you monks believe things about heaven and hell, and that's all foolishness, why should I believe any of it?" The Zen master laughs and replies, "Why should I listen to you? You're not even a samurai, I bet you're not even strong enough to lift your own sword." Which of course enrages the warrior, and with a growl he draws out his sword and raises it over his head. When it looks as if he's about to strike the Zen master, the sage interrupts, "There! You've just opened the gates of hell." The realization dawns on the samurai, and a look of surprise and wonder comes over his face as he lowers his sword, heedless of the threat in it. Which is when the sage tells him gently, "And now, you've just opened the gates of heaven."
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