Saturday, February 2, 2013

Haiku: Buddha

Spiritual path
Looking for my true home
Zen Buddhism

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Know Buddha
Truly Perceiving
No Buddha

1 of 7 Meditating Men as part of Tolerance Sculpture
at Buffalo Bayou Houston, TX


“There is Buddha for those who don't know what he is, really. There is no Buddha for those who know what he is, really” Zen Proverb







Carpe Diem #112, Buddha (provided by Patricia)

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful photo and insightful haiku ~ zen ~

    Carol of: A Creative Harbor

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  2. Anonymous2/02/2013

    a great reflective haiku and that's one awesome sculpture!

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  3. An interesting turn of thought on Buddhism. And so love that sculpture.

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  4. Finding one's true home can sometimes be a lifelong quest!

    Buddha in the Shadows

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  5. Magnificent
    The second is reverent and irreverent
    All at once.

    Fits the semi-transparency of the sculpture

    JxB

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  6. Though both sets are awesome, but second one steals my heart.

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  7. Love the first Buddha text the most.

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  8. unique sculpture....not sure I grasp the proverb, but still enjoyed the 2 lovely haiku...

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  9. I found your haiku contemplative and layered with meaning, like the zen proverb, they are koans to be meditated upon! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. This set feels like a koan ... Strong and deep haiku.

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  11. Anonymous2/03/2013

    Insightful.

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  12. That sculpture is amazing and I love your haiku too. ;-)
    Eliz

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