Got my new frock coat today. Needs a little tailoring as I bought it a size large, just in case. Should turn out superbly. Had to buy it from Germany. Hard to find a good source of mens clothing. It's a 5 hour drive (round trip) to Siren in Toronto. If anyone reads this and knows of any other place in Ontario to buy 19th...
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Fly your hair like a hurricane
Nothing is sexier than wild hair, carried up by the wind, fluid tendrils crawling across your angelic face, weightless, wild, air incarnate
Unmonk
Nothing is sexier than wild hair, carried up by the wind, fluid tendrils crawling across your angelic face, weightless, wild, air incarnate
Unmonk
The Wisdom of No Escape
There is no escape from Samsara. There is no escape from pain and loss and tragedy. There is no escape from the endless chain of rebirth. There is no escape from anger and ignorance and fear.
Knowing this, make the best of what you find each day. If you cannot escape from a situation, you might as well make the...
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There is no escape from Samsara. There is no escape from pain and loss and tragedy. There is no escape from the endless chain of rebirth. There is no escape from anger and ignorance and fear.
Knowing this, make the best of what you find each day. If you cannot escape from a situation, you might as well make the...
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Communicating with other beings
Communicate with beings wherever possible, but treat them as people. Remember, most are kind, some are indifferent, and a few are very dangerous. Build a relationship as you would with a person, start small and build as you go. If you encounter resistance, move on; do not force yourself on other beings.
Be patient with beings who seem not to respond....
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Communicate with beings wherever possible, but treat them as people. Remember, most are kind, some are indifferent, and a few are very dangerous. Build a relationship as you would with a person, start small and build as you go. If you encounter resistance, move on; do not force yourself on other beings.
Be patient with beings who seem not to respond....
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The Composition of the Universe
From May 12, 2004
The Universe is filled with beings, beings of every possible description. The beings are so varied and numerous it is impossible for a single being to even come close to imagining them all. To say I understand or even perceive all beings would be a lie of ignorance or deceit. I will explain the composition of...
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From May 12, 2004
The Universe is filled with beings, beings of every possible description. The beings are so varied and numerous it is impossible for a single being to even come close to imagining them all. To say I understand or even perceive all beings would be a lie of ignorance or deceit. I will explain the composition of...
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unmonk:
July 3, 2006
Since I wrote this, over two years ago, I've come to understand that the Universe is empty of beings as independent entities.
I now believe all 'beings' are simply a collection of relationships.
Relationships in relationships, endlessly.
Since I wrote this, over two years ago, I've come to understand that the Universe is empty of beings as independent entities.
I now believe all 'beings' are simply a collection of relationships.
Relationships in relationships, endlessly.
Poor Gardeners
Today I have determined that Unmonks make poor gardeners. I was working on trimming my front hedge yesterday and came upon a nest of birds.
Status of birds: A Okay
Status of hedge: Ridiculously half trimmed
Status of front garden: Weedy
Status of conscience: Clear
Perhaps I might become a better gardener if I think of my garden as an entity itself and...
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Today I have determined that Unmonks make poor gardeners. I was working on trimming my front hedge yesterday and came upon a nest of birds.
Status of birds: A Okay
Status of hedge: Ridiculously half trimmed
Status of front garden: Weedy
Status of conscience: Clear
Perhaps I might become a better gardener if I think of my garden as an entity itself and...
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A New Lo-Jong
1
With the pure intention of attaining
Universal compassion and supreme wisdom,
I will constantly cherish all beings.
2
At each moment,
I will hold all others above myself
And worship their divine nature.
3
I will constantly examine the actions of
My mind, body, and heart;
When a delusion develops,
I will face it firmly and avert it.
4
Whenever I...
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1
With the pure intention of attaining
Universal compassion and supreme wisdom,
I will constantly cherish all beings.
2
At each moment,
I will hold all others above myself
And worship their divine nature.
3
I will constantly examine the actions of
My mind, body, and heart;
When a delusion develops,
I will face it firmly and avert it.
4
Whenever I...
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