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~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~
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Heaven and Hell, A story
A big , tough samurai once went to see a little monk. In a voice accustomed to meeting with obediance, the samurai said, " Monk, teach me about heaven and hell."
The monk looked up at this mighty warrior and replied in a voice of utter contempt, "Teach you about heaven and hell? I couldn't teach you about anything. You're filthy! You stink! Your sword is rusty. You're a disgrace to the samurai class! Get out of my sight!" The samurai was speechless with rage. His muscles bulged. His face got red. He swung his sword high above his head, preparing to slay the monk. "That is hell," said the monk. The samurai froze. Suddenly he was overwhelmed by the compassion of this tiny, defenseless man who had just risked his own death to give this teaching. As he slowly lowered the blade, he was filled with gratitude and wonder. "That is heaven," spoke the monk slowly and softly.
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pretty much is since mushrooms just reveil yourself to yourself and yourself is everything..lol
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nice story, thanks for sharing
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thats the first religious story thats ever made sense to me.
thanks for sharing.
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![]() I don't mean to sound preachy, so its nice to know the sharing I do, has a positive impact, it's only intent in talking.Blessings Sage
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be love now
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i love the message. very nice indeed.
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Big ups on the bump, i really liked the first story, it was concise but perfect, thanks.
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bump
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I read this in a magazine once...
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Yup I'm sure you did. It's a traditional story. No one owns it, which is why I couldn't quote the source.
Did you enjoy the story in the mag or here, or did you just want to let me know you read things besides YaHooka ?
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It was a mixture of the fact that I wanted to be subscribed to the thread and how powerful a comparison the story is. For all beliefs, even the lack thereof, this story rings true. Also, anything with samurai I will read.
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haha nice dude! Thanks for clarifying.
Either or it's practical, and I think only becomes a theist 'value' when there is a 'oh, god musta' thought of this one' belief is added to inherent worth of the metaphor.... which is all fine and well. Where ever inspiration strikes... just do well and don't harm with it... and that works for either side of the fence too. "Do what you will, harm none" __/\__ SageTree
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Loved the 'learned to feed each other' parable...has been one of my favorites for years and continues to teach me why it works all the time.
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“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.”
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