Humans do not allow themselves to stop discriminating enough to enlarge their world. I am a practitioner of daily Zen Buddhism, quieting my mind to become enlightened. The kyosaku is a long, flat stick the monk carries to preside over meditation. Receiving whacks from his stick is an opportunity, as the stick is the sword of Monju, which cuts through illusions. The monk is in charge to whack sitters when he thinks it is necessary. The point is to focus, breathe deep and silent. Good write, Ed. The flag is colorful and meditation in itself, kind of hypnotizing with the different way the stripes are laid.

Sage

Thanks for sharing this interesting piece of info...I did not know!!

Love Tinka

notice that though calendars differ many of our religious observances coincide, though one the new year the other lent
meditations and offerings are part of both...
Thanks for sharing Ed...woof Rufuz meditate with dad today;-)

eT

Ah Ed, interesting and very powerful, I did not know,

Reindeer

Oh, learned something! Good write, touching the soul.
Birgit and Roger