The blue mountain - in the white clouds. There are many different words and expressions pointing to that which is indescribable. One reason is that different words stress different aspects; another that they resonate differently with different people; and a third important reason is, as Morinaga Roshi puts it: “After using a word or label for a while it takes on a certain flavor, it solidifies, and we assume that we know what it points to.” To disrupt the knowing and the getting stuck in labels instead of looking directly at what they refer to, the Buddhist masters changed the labels freely depending on the situation—calling it mind or no-mind, self or no-self, Buddha or No-Buddha. They also used Chinese poetry, like “The blue mountain in the white clouds,” where something or, more accurately, no-thing is expressed while remaining hidden, and therefore retaining its mystery and ungraspable beauty.
Dear Ursula, There is sadness as I read this is the last post. Yet, there is deep gratitude for these posts over the past year. They were an inspiration and will continue to be so. They would make another helpful, wonderful little book - titled "For What it's Worth." Thank you! Thank you for your effort and practice that has given us these teachings. May the Blessings of good health, safety, happiness, and much love be with you all year long.
What a blessing of great heartfelt wisdom. I am very grateful to have these talks permeating the space of my beingness. A Blessed New Year and much love and respect to you dear Ursula ❤ Thank you ❤
Dear Ursula, There is sadness as I read this is the last post. Yet, there is deep gratitude for these posts over the past year. They were an inspiration and will continue to be so. They would make another helpful, wonderful little book - titled "For What it's Worth." Thank you! Thank you for your effort and practice that has given us these teachings. May the Blessings of good health, safety, happiness, and much love be with you all year long.
What a blessing of great heartfelt wisdom. I am very grateful to have these talks permeating the space of my beingness. A Blessed New Year and much love and respect to you dear Ursula ❤ Thank you ❤