In this episode we will continue reading from the book, Everyday Suchness: Buddhist Essays on Everyday Living, which was published in 1967.
As I mentioned in posts from earlier episodes, please don't let out-of-date and seemingly tone-deaf references Rev. Gyomay Kubose uses turn you off from the meaning the essays convey. I know I have the urge to edit some references and wording while I read, but have decided to read the essays as written by Rev. Kubose. Since the book was published in 1967, the essays were from his Dharma reflections before that date. This is earlier than many or most of you were born, so keep the times in mind.
This is another free offering because Rev. Gyomay Kubose shares one of my favorite Buddhist anecdotes and one of my favorite life mantras.
The Anecdote: “Why are you still carrying her?”
The Life Mantra: Transcendence IS acceptance.”
He shares these in the essays:
Non-Attachment
The Life of Becoming
I hope you enjoy these Monday readings and also hope that you will take my suggestion and music cue to do some reflection at the end of each essay.
Reflecting on these essays, ask yourself the question:
What are you holding onto that’s making you unhappy?
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