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Brian Taylor has been a Poet and Philosopher in Cornwall, England and the Far East.
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KARMA
Karma runs its courselike some great firethat burns towards extinction;except that, all the while,more fuel is added to the pile. In the clearing up,each has his shareor, like blue-necked Siva,seeks to swallowall the poison everywhere. .
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ID CARD
The coloured poster on the bus shelter is specific;the Cremation of the Great Teacherwill be held at the Temple of the Celestial Jewel.Donations are invited for coffins, funeralsand scattering the ashes in the river. In the middle of Chulalongkorn Hospital,is … Continue reading
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GAOLER’S KEYS
A poemopens a windowin the prison wall. If it’s not a poem,it’s just a pictureon the wall. Who paints pictureson the prison wallis surely in the gaoler’s pay. May all beings be happy!May they be free from ill will!May they … Continue reading
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Tagged bait, Bamboo Leaves, be happy!, butterfly, craving, friendliness, Gaoler, keys, linnet, Mara, non-interference, picture, poem, poison, prison wall
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BAMBOO LEAVES
Their leaves of grass emerge and fade;with windblown rustling tongues converse.The grove has grown throughout the universe,spreads everywhere its pleasant living shade;creating north south east and west(the fierce, unending struggle to be best);relentlessly growing.The variety is unimaginable,the sameness unknowingand unknowable. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bamboo Leaves, being, eternal, flowering, human heart, infinite space, kalpa, living thing, regeneration, the whole, universe, unknowing
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EMERGENCY EXIT
I must be present nowbefore I can have a past;I must be present nowto create a future then. If I still my present mindand exchange present thoughtsfor nothing at all,I have escaped past and futureand achieved a timeless peacewith no … Continue reading
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TWO TREES
Khun’s house stands impermanentlyby a large and ancient Bodhi tree.This has lent him its shadesince the house was first madeand has spread its branches comfortably.Under such a tree was Buddha enlightened.Hundreds of birds come hereto nest,to rest,to watch the night … Continue reading
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Tagged Bamboo Leaves, banyan tree, birds, Bodhi tree, Buddha, Council, Deva, flu, Medium, Spirit House, temple, Thailand, trees
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