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Abandonment is a great word. It means so much more than simply letting go. But I must abandon the things that I should abandon, without abandoning those I mustn’t.
Gassho,
Nengei
PS Gratitude to you, Shokai, for doing this again and in a new way. I am enjoying cogitating on these gates, and going back to look at last year’s posts.
Abandonment is a great word. It means so much more than simply letting go. But I must abandon the things that I should abandon, without abandoning those I mustn’t.
Gassho,
Nengei
PS Gratitude to you, Shokai, for doing this again and in a new way. I am enjoying cogitating on these gates, and going back to look at last year’s posts.
Nengei;
Thank you, It is really inspiring for me to see how you guys have taken to this new format. And,I am very grateful that I can do this.
Drop all attachments
And the self
May just drop the self
Gassho,
Rob
Rob;
Thank you for your consistent creativity. These verses are fantastic. And also for considering the question in Gate 9.
open and relaxed, yet attentive mind.
That's a big key: open, relaxed and attentive; a good definition for equanimity, the ability to maintain composure under pressure. This is a skill that we develop through our practice.
, Shokai
Gassho,
Nengei
PS Gratitude to you, Shokai, for doing this again and in a new way. I am enjoying cogitating on these gates, and going back to look at last year’s posts.
Thank you, It is really inspiring for me to see how you guys have taken to this new format. And,I am very grateful that I can do this.
Rob;
Thank you for your consistent creativity. These verses are fantastic. And also for considering the question in Gate 9.