May 22, 2013
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I was going to write something but changed my mind so I made it go away. Now all I have to say is something Buddha said. It's called the Metta Sutta. Sutta means discourse and Metta means lovingkindness. Put them together and you have Buddha's discourse on lovingkindness. I love it. I've memorized it and repeat it every day after my meditation time. It's a good reminder of what I want my life to be about, what I try to make it about. Here it is:
To reach the state of peace
One skilled in the good
Should be capable and upright
Straightforward, easy to speak to, gentle and not proud
Contented and easily supported
Living lightly with few duties
Wise and with senses calmed
Not arrogant and without greed for supporters
And should not do the least thing the wise would criticize
One should reflect
May all be happy and secure
May all beings be happy at heart
All living beings whether weak or strong
Tall, large, medium or short
Tiny or big, seen or unseen, near or distant, born or to be born
May they all be happy
Let no one deceive another or despise anyone anywhere
Let no one through anger or aversion wish for others to suffer
As a mother would risk her own life to protect her child, her only child
So toward all beings should one cultivate the boundless heart
With lovingkindness for the whole world should one cultivate a boundless heart
Above, below and all around
Without obstruction, without hate and without ill will
Standing or walking, sitting or lying down
Whenever one is awake may one stay with this recollection
This is called the sublime abiding, here and now
One who is virtuous, endowed with vision
Not taken by abuse and having overcome all greed for sensual pleasure
Will not be reborn again.
Comments (13)
Looks like you wrote a lot!
Always wise words, James.
I like that lovingkindness is all one word!I was thinking how much I was going to miss your posts when Xanga fades away... but then remembered, I know where to find you on the internet. That made me smile! If you find another place for your written words of wisdom though, I would love to know where you will be blogging.
@spinner_mom - Yes, I like that it's one word as well. I like whatsoever too. Truth is I haven't been inclined to write much lately, and almost never here. i don't really know anyone here any longer. If I do go elsewhere I'll try to remember to let you know somehow. You might want to leave me a message with your email address. It might help me remember. I forget most everything these days. On purpose. *smile*
I can't believe that after getting friended to you, I still managed to miss this post. So At least I get to enjoy one more from you. Even better, I don't remember ever having read this quote before. Thank you very much.I don't know if you've been told yet, but they may be shutting down Xanga.I remember you once saying that you had your own (Off Xanga) site, but I never bothered to record it. If you're still willing to share though, I am interested in knowing what that site is.If you're interested in knowing: My Booksie site is at: http://www.booksie.com/jimmythecricket Also I'm Jim Monnin on Facebook.And my Email is Jimmythecricketm@yahoo.com (Don't forget that "m" between "cricket" and the @.)If I don't hear from you again, though I just wanted to say that it's been wonderful reading about your observations over the past ten years. Thank you for your wisdom!
Oops, myself! Now that I've read the comment above mine, I see that you do indeed know!
So I hear Xanga is shutting down. Just wanted to wish you adieu and well wishes. Real pleasure reading your words ( and Buddha's, too.) Be well.~jean~
@rideuponthewindagain - Hey, Jean, good to hear from you. Xanga shut down years ago for me so the only difference is I won't have to concern myself with this site any longer. Mostly, that's a good thing.
I hope you will let us know where you plan to write again. I would feel deprived of something wonderful.
BTW, my email is blondecelt@live.com In case you would like to use that as contact.
@aviv2762 - I've left a comment on your WP Blog. My site is there as well.
Hi James,I'm DavidTower and also http://whatawonderfulnewworld.xanga.com/Here are my links and I would like very much you consider me your Friend so we could keep in touch.http://whatawonderfulnewworld.wordpress.com/http://whatawonderfulnewworld.blogspot.pt/https://www.facebook.com/isabel.dailyphotosI've search for your WP blog but was re-directed to http://esoterictalks.com/I hope to see you soon wherever you prefer!If not...Thank you for sharing your world and for all the wise words of yours. I hope you have a WONDERFUL LIFE!GOD BLESS YOUIsabel
@DavidTower - I'm a bit confused. David Tower signed Isabel? Should I be confused? Well, you don't have to answer that. It would probably be best for me to answer, but I have already haven't I?On a happier note I am already following you on wordpress.com and have left you a comment there. Under a nom de plume so don't expect to see "me" there.
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