What's a name?

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  • Dainin
    Member
    • Sep 2007
    • 389

    #31
    Hi Jundo,

    Thank you for including that quote. I have had similar experiences with SOME (not everyone) folks associated with the Kwan Um School of Zen, founded by Seung Sahn. Some even take on his speech patterns and write how he wrote. I never really found that helpful.

    I personally don't find these types of questions helpful, either. I realize why koans are used, but I find that my everyday life presents plenty of koans every second. So much to work with there!

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    • Jundo
      Treeleaf Founder and Priest
      • Apr 2006
      • 40693

      #32
      Who do you suppose you are in relation to the group to "test the zenites?"
      Now, now folks ... no need to get "testy"! :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

      Anyway, WHO is getting tested and testy??

      Answer: Three Pounds of Flax

      Bonus question: Which weighs more? Three pounds of flax, or three pounds of duck feathers?
      ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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      • paige
        Member
        • Apr 2007
        • 234

        #33
        Originally posted by Jundo
        Bonus question: Which weighs more? Three pounds of flax, or three pounds of duck feathers?
        Are they wild duck feathers?

        KWACKZ!

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        • Shane
          Member
          • Feb 2008
          • 26

          #34
          is that a coconut laden duck?
          Peace, ya'll

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          • Skye
            Member
            • Feb 2008
            • 234

            #35
            Yes.

            (what is a name.)
            Even on one blade of grass / the cool breeze / lingers - Issa

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            • paige
              Member
              • Apr 2007
              • 234

              #36
              Originally posted by Shane
              is that a coconut laden duck?
              African or European?

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              • Rev R
                Member
                • Jul 2007
                • 457

                #37

                DHARMA COMBAAAT!


                Rev R wins.


                Flawless Victory!

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                • louis
                  Member
                  • Aug 2007
                  • 172

                  #38
                  master: Why did the Bodhidharma come from the west?
                  student: KATZ!
                  master slaps student.

                  student: Maybe I should have said Cohen?

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                  • Kelly M.
                    Member
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 225

                    #39
                    I must confess that I enjoy a silly topic like this from time to time. It has been a while since I last considered the substance of a name and I thank Will for reminding me. Such a simple question holds such profound insight.

                    Cheers,
                    -K
                    Live in joy and love, even among those who hate
                    Live in joy and health, even among the afflicted
                    Live in joy and peace, even among the troubled
                    Look within and be still; free from fear and grasping
                    Know the sweet joy of living in the way.

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                    • Kelly M.
                      Member
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 225

                      #40
                      PS- Don't be so quick to claim victory Rev... COME HERE! :twisted:

                      Live in joy and love, even among those who hate
                      Live in joy and health, even among the afflicted
                      Live in joy and peace, even among the troubled
                      Look within and be still; free from fear and grasping
                      Know the sweet joy of living in the way.

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                      • will
                        Member
                        • Jun 2007
                        • 2331

                        #41
                        Has anyone seen my sandals?~ Joshu :lol:

                        Great Quote Rev.

                        Gassho Will
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                        To save all sentient beings, though beings are numberless.
                        To penetrate reality, though reality is boundless.
                        To transform all delusion, though delusions are immeasurable.
                        To attain the enlightened way, a way non-attainable.
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