Zen (poem) by Peter Paton on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 9, 2006

Too bad that this is the last one, but it is a great write! We loved each one!
Birgit and Roger

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 8, 2006

you must become detached from your senses
and enter the parameters of nothingness
to find the route to self enlightenment

I really believe that is true, Master of Enlightenment!

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Adapt Or Die Is (All) Your Eternal Cry...

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

again you amaze me with your insight and knowledge ... enlightenment encompasses an understanding or balanced perspective of all supernal ideologies ... your grasp and creative application to teach is admirable ...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Spiritual power of eternity is what I feel when I read this. Thank you for the gift, Peter. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

I'm speechless, Peter. This was so, like the angels whispered this from the angelic realm.This was so beautiful in it's own rare form. I had studied Zen years ago. I can say I found such incredible peace with it's foundation. The Dahli Lama is one of my most passionetly favorite author and I love His Most Holy The Dahli Lama. I treasure him... Something about that way of life, all knowing. I'm expanding, going through spiritual breakthroughs, breaking that glass ceiling.It is shattering. The Divine has placed me with guides that are creating that breakthrough. I wait, I wait for the words of Holiness.. I spoke into intersession today and found great peace. Meditation has been my saving grace.I have my Thomas Kinkade book, studying the beauty of light. Your series of religions have been incredibly so fascinating. Your words echo voices of the Zen Masters. It is brilliantly captivating.Thank you Peter for this masterpiece..

((((( Hugs And Love, JoAnne ))))))

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

I shall meditate on this piece Peter. Top work my friend, I've enjoyed what I've managed to read so far(got some catching up to do)of this series.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Very good and Zen is right up my alley.
Listen to the silence and it will speak
to you. I think! Great stuff Peter!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Peter, I'm sorry to see this series end!!! However you have done such a magnificent job of it. I thank you most heartily for sharing this it takes a lot of work and research to do so! I love some of the attributes of Zen! Also I have found that it helps our spirituality to check all of the different faiths and choose to use the nuggets of wisdom that can be found. I don't understand those who fear to go outside their dogma. I think it shows a lack of trust in their own ability to discern. Anyway, thank you Peter for a fabulous series!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Beautifully done Peter!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Yes, look at the qualities of water, a liquid that wears through stone. There are advantages to "going with the flow". Don't think this equates with inaction tho, but conforming to the parameters of
whatever contains you(like water). Do I make sense, lol? All is illusion has finally come to mean, to me, that everything that makes up this world is a symbol or representative of "All That Is". Fine write, Peter. Do apologize for my absence...

Lin

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

If you understand, things are just as they are,

I you do not understand, things are just as they are...Zen proverb

Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

I really love this, Peter. Zen is a very interesting way of seeing life, one of flow and non-interruptive existence. I like the strength from gentleness, joy from love concepts that this religion takes to heart. You did an excellent job on this beautiful poem.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Peter,

A fantastic ending to this series; I have been educated by a master poet. Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

I think I understand how Zen works, it just doesn't appeal to me, although there have been times in my life, those awful down times of my life that I considered getting into the mechanics of it.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Now I really felt this one. Zen is a state where the mind releases pain. It mellow seem harder. I've been a Zen follower at times when I'm sunk.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your series. I hate to see it end but you'll find more to write about and keep me reading and learning from your writes.
I do admire you Peter and thank you for all of your creative thought and poetry.

Susan

Reviewed by Janet Bellinger

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Beautifully penned, and romantic, too. I am an admireer of Zen, and also of your writing, Peter.

Janet

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Peter,

Perfection pops from your prolific pen! Very well done; bravo!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on April 7, 2006

Wise words well penned.