Comments on: Exploring “Your mind is Buddha” is “Your mind being Buddha”

By: waiter

waiter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:38:53 +0000

Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.

By: Ted Biringer

Ted Biringer — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:39:58 +0000

Hi Bud,

Thank you for your comments.

I am happy to hear that you found my contribution helpful.

Peace,
Ted

By: Ted Biringer

Ted Biringer — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:38:36 +0000

Hello Pete,

Seeking to find
What to include as “Buddha”
I am happy to report
There is nothing.

Peace,
Ted

By: Bud Carley

Bud Carley — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:10:36 +0000

Ted, Terrific! Enlightening! I really enjoyed this book. You really opened my eyes, my mind, and my heart. I will continue to read your posts, thanks for that and keep ‘em coming. Bud

By: Cowboy Pete

Cowboy Pete — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:58:55 +0000

Hello Ted

Seeking to find
What to exclude from “Buddha”
I am sorry to report
There is nothing

regards

By: Ted Biringer

Ted Biringer — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:32:17 +0000

Hello Rachelle,

Thank you for the kind, and encouraging words!

(I will give you the money on Saturday) Ha!

Peace,
Ted

By: Ted Biringer

Ted Biringer — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:29:21 +0000

Hello Yamakoa,

Thank you. Great to hear from you!

Ah yes, Bodhisattva Campbell has given me many hints on finding Easter eggs. I especially like your observation about what one must do BEFORE following their bliss–they must FIND it, sort of like finding the ox before being able to ride it home.

Then there is the question about how one follows their bliss during the less enchanting activities of life, like do the dishes. I asked Joshu about this once, thinking he might have some secret to give me (his dishes always looked so clean). “Hey Josh!”, I said calling him by the short version of of his name. “How can I follow my bliss when I got to do the dishes?”

“Wash your bowl.”

At first, I thought he was being rude–next thing you know, I thought, he will be telling me that the oak tree in the yard was the reason for Bodhidharma’s comming from the West. Then suddenly, it knocked me off the cushion.

That’s all it comes to, that’s all it comes to…

Peace,
Ted

By: Yamakoa

Yamakoa — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:42:30 +0000

Hola Amigo,
What strikes me is how compassionate all these “Teachings” are. At every moment and at every turn, we find a willing teacher pointing the way. A brother of mine recently introduced me to a wonderful modern boddhisatthva. Boddhisattvha Campbell taught his students “If you really want to help the world, you will have to teach how to live in the world.” Right now, Campbell, Matsu, Shak are teaching how to live in the world and joyfully following their bliss. To know this is to realize their bliss is nothing other than your bliss.

Here’s to “following your bliss.”
“Y”

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:37:13 +0000

Awesome book,(The Flatbed Sutra of Louie Wing) it’s opened my eyes or should I say, it’s opened up Buddha…?

sincerely,
Rachelle

By: Ted Biringer

Ted Biringer — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:23:49 +0000

Hello Guru Padsambhava,

Thank you for sharing your comments.

Peace,
Ted