Tag Archives: Mara

WHY?

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Universal Octopus

Because we have neglected muchwe finish up with such and such,surrounded by we see and touch.Because we have neglected much. Because we sit and dream (and dream)we cannot separate is and seem;images come in floods and teem.Because we sit and … Continue reading →

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FRIENDLY

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Not friendly pretends to be friendly. BuddhaMāraMaya. Frees youEnslaves youDeceives you. You. .

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GAOLER’S KEYS

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Universal Octopus

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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FREEDOM

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Tinker Tailor Soldier SailorEveryman is his own gaoler;shuts the door and turns the key,ends up where he wants to be,looking at what he needs to seeyou for you and me for me. As Māra teaches so we are taught.As a … Continue reading →

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SAMSARA

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Universal Octopus

Wandering on. Through a waste of perils we have already faced, blown by the hot winds of desire, pursued by our own shadows, touched by the invisible fire, surrounded by supravisible foes. From waste to waste. From oasis to oasis; … Continue reading →

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FREEDOM

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Universal Octopus

Freedom Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Everyman is his own gaoler; shuts the door and turns the key, ends up where he wants to be, looking at what he needs to see – you for you and me for me. As … Continue reading →

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FREEDOM

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Universal Octopus

Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Everyman is his own gaoler; shuts the door and turns the key, ends up where he wants to be, looking at what he needs to see – you for you and me for me. As Māra … Continue reading →

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