Broken Bones Zen

[natezenmaster]

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Glad to hear you're well, relatively speaking.. and have and will send metta to you and your attackers. Kudos to you for taking the situation and making it a deepening of your practice - farts or no farts - an inspiration.

Here's to a speedy recovery...

_/_ Nate

[Shokai]

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Chris;
I read your post yesterday, was disheartened and thought of metta. The first thing that came to mind was, would it not be that all could be loving, grateful and kind. Then I thought, how does one respond, If I were to write a terse, canned response it would sound insincere. So, I sat in silence with thoughts of the unspeakable. And now this morning I read the kind words of our fellow sanga members and see how wrong I was to leave you alone. This is just one of the benefits of this sanga that I have learned and am thankful for. But, then you come back in you levity to speak of your concerns in the presence of strangers in the ambulance. And, I am reminded of a verse that one of my school chums used to recite many years ago:
"It is better to let it out and bear the shame than hold it in and bear the pain." :roll:
much metta to you and, to your assailants; may they be reminded of their wrong doings.

[Kaishin]

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Chris,

Take care and I wish you a speedy recovery. Very wise of you to see things from the "who knows what's good or bad" perspective.

-Matt

[Dosho]

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Chris,

I really have no words to express how sorry I am for what happened, but agree with the others that it is an opportunity for practice. I'm not sure many people outside zen and buddhism would ever see it that way, so I suppose we are fortunate. And even I don't think I would look upon such an incident with the clarity you have demonstrated...something to think about.

In the meantime, get better and know we are here whenever you need us! Deep bows to you and your practice, especially the sewing. It is nothing special, but also very much so.

Gassho,
Dosho

[Rich]

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Chris, sorry yu had to experience this. Get well soon.

[Hoyu]

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Chris wrote:
The last thing I will add before I become disoriented from my medicine is the irony of the whole situation is that I am now getting those medications they probably beat me for.

Very profound realization on the irony of this!

Gassho,
John

[Ekai]

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I am real sorry that this happened to you. You seem to have good view of the situation. Take care of yourself, take it easy and allow yourself to heal both physically and emotionally. Don't be hard on yourself for what has happened. The attackers need to deal with the consequences for their actions but anyone who acts out of violence are already suffering deep within themselves. However it is unfortunate that others who are innocent have to suffer from other people's harsh actions and wrong intentions. I hope you will you feel better soon.

Jodi

[Shonin]

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Sorry to hear about the incident. Hope you find healing sooner rather than later.Metta to ya.

_/_

[thirst_for_knowledge]

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It's inspiring to hear of someone enduring so much and in Bodhidharma finding positive outcomes.
Get well soon.
Gassho,
jess.

[murasaki]

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I just saw this thread. I am sorry for what happened to you, Chris, but I agree with the others that your positive perspective is a good source of healing for you. I would also add you have the best community (here) with you.

It's a lesson for all of us; thank you for your sacrifice in showing it to us.

I hope you heal quickly and completely. There's metta for you in every stitch; keep on sewing. And sitting.

Gassho
Julia

[Myozan Kodo]

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Hi Chris,
I hope you are feeling better. These things I know can shake one up a lot. Your approach to this experience is inspiring.
Gassho,
Soen

[ctpowers8]

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I just started to getting back on my feet. I ended up getting pneumonia because of all the cracked ribs but in my spare time i did finish this.

[Dosho]

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Chris,

It's very good to hear that you are recovering. And nice work on the rakusu...actually looks much like mine as it's about the same color, minus the ring of course!

Be well.

Gassho,
Dosho

[Keishin]

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Hellos to you, Chris and to all others posting here!

There are so many different threads and so many comments....I just don't get to them all. So all this time you have been beaten and broken and have been mending and sewing, I have been unaware of all of it!

Even though I have not known of any of it, my basic wishes for your wellness were there. Now that I know of these things, my more specific wishes for your well being are here.

[Jundo]

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What was apart, all sewn together!

Gassho, May you be healthy and at ease in your ills, Jundo