In Buddhism, mindfulness is the key. Mindfulness is the energy that sheds light on all things. Mindfulness is at the base of all Buddhist practice.
Be Mindful
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Cemetery Blues
Photo credit: Benn Bell
The Continuing Saga of Sailor and Lula
I’m going to cross that River to the Jersey side.
The tattoo parlor’s warm, and so I hustle there inside
And the grinding off the buzz-saw, “What you want that thing to say?”
I says, “Just don’t misspell her name, buddy, she’s the one that got away
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Zoltar vs The Buddha
Photo Credit: Benn Bell
TS Motherfucking A
Jerusalem (1988)
Who packed your bag?
I packed my bag
Where was your uncle’s sister born?
Have you ever met an Arab?
-James Fenton
TS Motherfucking A
Philadelphia (2023)
Any electronics in your bag?
Yes.
Take it out.
Take that phone holder off.
Take your shoes off.
I don’t have to take my shoes off.
Why?
I’m 75.
You’re 75?
Yes.
Ok. Step aside through here.
Any metal on you sir?
Yes, on my hat.
Step through the scanner.
Ding ding ding…
Rescan him.
Why do you have to rescan me?
Rescan him.
Any soreness here?
No.
OK. I’m going to pat you down.
Pat pat patty pat.
Thank you.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
-Ghost Dog
THE BARBER OF TRENTON
Joe the Barber
The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
The Way of Understanding and Love
Three Main Points:
- Middle Way
- Four Noble Truths
- Engagement
White Lotus
The lotus symbolizes the simultaneous nature of cause and effect or the laws of karma because it blossoms and produces seeds at the same time. We can create our own happiness under any circumstances. This is also symbolized by the lotus. The lotus grows and blossoms in a muddy swamp, yet remains utterly free of any defilement.
Ghost Dog 