No arrogance
Be the best
Sometimes
Rather worst
Not aiming
But being
Condescending
To everything
But oneself
Individually
Or collectively
This had to end
With a clear no
Not any more
Participating
In rat racing
Competition
Let the ball
Pass by free
Where it goes
All by itself
In peace
Of heart
And soul
Harmony
Of love.
“Humble bumble dumble” — homecoming blues
Conceit of views, some blessings, and a raft
“To be attached to a certain view and look down upon other views as inferior — this the wise call a fetter.”
— from the Sutta Nipata, translated by K. R. Norman in The Group of Discourses
“The greatest gain is to give to others; the greatest loss is to receive without gratitude.”
“Neither fire, nor moisture, nor wind can destroy the blessing of a good deed, and blessings benefit the whole world.”
— from The gospel of the Buddha, by Paul Carus
“When [one] has crossed over to the beyond, he [better] leave the raft [that got him there] and proceed on his journey… The raft [is] for getting across, not for retaining.”
— adapted from the Majjhima Nikāya, translated by Christmas Humphreys
“Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.”
— adapted from the Fukanzazengi, by Zen Master Dogen, translated by Senzaki and McCandless
— Teachings of the Buddha, edited by Jack Kornfield, pp. 86-87, 91, 101, and 150
Beautiful autumn blue — no arrogance
