Wrapping and contents
what is it that is as it is
in the chain of relations
conditioned by duality
on the outside it appears
the inside hidden mostly
it seems as it appears to one
perception triggers thought
concepts one may find
to wrap what is inside
realize what is real
establishing basics
a foundation for one
to stand impermanence
that all just wraps around
contents, preferably essence
concepts and basics may point to
as some most crucial questions arise
answering themselves in patterns
of the harmony that’s observed
in sound, light, life, and love
renouncing self possession
letting go of illusions about self
recognize blessings in every loss
as divine harmony carries on
all that which just is as it is
to unwrap it and be free
beyond basic concepts
the contents’ harmony
wisdom of loving hearts
in patience and gratitude
may you and I and all be free!
“Harmonics of the heart” — can you hear the overtones?
Contents can be mostly freed of wrapping
“This holy wisdom is whispered by the Tibetans in the ear of one who is dying. ‘Remember the clear light, the pure clear light from which everything in the universe comes, to which everything returns, the original nature… It is your own true nature; it is home.’
“It is sung as the prayer of oneness in Judaism, it is worshiped as the Holy Spirit of Christian love, it is celebrated as the eternal Brahman by the Hindus, and it is the essence of the Tao.
“If you don’t realize the source
you stumble in confusion and sorrow.
When you realize where you come from
you naturally become tolerant,
disinterested, amused,
kindhearted as a grandmother,
dignified as a king.
Immersed in the wonder of the Tao
you can deal with whatever life brings,
and then, when death comes, you are ready.
(translated by Stephen Mitchell)
“When we embody this truth, our life becomes a blessing. Compassion, understanding, a joyful freedom touch all we meet. A radiance of love pushes out of us… Without imitation, we become just who we are. Our being is at ease; our heart opens. Joy and freedom of spirit fill our days.”
— After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, Jack Kornfield, p. 296-297
No wrapping, just content contents
