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Brian Taylor has been a Poet and Philosopher in Cornwall, England and the Far East.
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DOING THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT SNAKE
Before a would-be monk is ordained,he is called Nāga (Great Snake).Jain Narong (He Who Has Long Campaigned)has come of ageand, for his grandmother’s sake,sits in the afternoon before his ordinationand waits for a drama to unfold.He faces a table with … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, Brahmas, Chao Ti, detachment, devas, drums, Great Snake, Indian, magic, midwife, monk, Naga, Nature Spirits, ordination, parents, peace, spirit, spirit doctor, Thailand, trance, trumpets
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THE DEVA
Sawang sits meditatingin front of the large Buddha image.His loose top is gold,his trousers gold and green.He has short hair and a pleasant face.He has been the Guardian deityfor five hundred years.In the beginning there were many tigers.The last tiger … Continue reading
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Tagged arahat, Bamboo Leaves, Buddha, Deva, guardian deity, meditation, monk, snake, snake's cave, stream winner, Thailand, Tiger
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