The cat is away (well, in this case, the 3 kittens), so the mice have been at play - while
the kiddos are with their grandparents this week, the other half and I have actually been getting in some grownup hang out time. Part of that was hanging at a mediocre chain bookstore after a movie. While da Man was checking out the
Ubuntu,
Unix and
Debian books, I (of course) gravitated over to the anaemically stocked Buddhist selections. Here's part of what I saw - hoped y'all might find these two pics amusing:
Nothing big here - just thought it was funny to be told that the sitting on the floor I was doing wasn't necessary....
I sure hope someone out there understands why I find this one amusing - that magazine you see peeking out (the only "Buddhist brand" magazine this store carries, behind the title
Nudes) is
Shambhala Sun:
I guess, we don't HAVE TO . . . sit on the floor. But why not, lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, both pretty amusing.
take care,
Greg
^_^ Thanks - not very deep, but I enjoyed taking them....
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to say I love sitting on the floor.
Poor Shambala Sun :( I wonder if there's any order to the shop's arrangement of magazines.
ReplyDeleteVery funny picture :) On the + Side, at least they carry Shambala Sun...Doesn't make it down to Australian book shops :(
Peace,
Wade
http://themiddleway.net
No past lives, no future lives, just guaranteed oblivion
ReplyDelete(0=T=0),
who could ask for less?
Stay on groovin' safari,
Tor
^_^ Iconoclasts. =D I should totally introduce you to my 13 yo...
ReplyDeleteSitting on the floor is good stuff. I imagine Buddha, Master Dogen, and the like did it for a reason, right?
ReplyDeleteYeah, makes sense, Gregor. Sitting still and unflinchingly dealing with the noise in our own heads -- definitely a lot of good stuff there...
ReplyDeleteYou know, I've been thinking about this - it's all about living the reality of the moment, with both clarity and compassion. At least for me, my dear Tor, the endgame is not consequential. I honestly feel no need at this point to grasp at end game solutions - or from your perspective a lack thereof. ^_^
ReplyDeleteEda Mommy,
ReplyDeleteIn the same vein "The ride is not the destination, it’s the journey"
(http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/28/modification-of-old-saying/)
:)
Peace,
Wade
http://themiddleway.net
I wished you guys lived closer....You and your husband sound like me & The Lady!
ReplyDeleteThat would be delightful! ^_^
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure WHAT that means to have the Shambhala next to the Nudes magazine!! It sure is amusing though.
ReplyDeleteBuddhism does have a good sense of humor!!
can i add your blog in my list?
ReplyDeleteSure! ^_^
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