According to Buddha
Now, Kalamas, don’t go by reports, by legends, by traditions, by scripture, by logical conjecture, by inference, by analogies, by agreement through pondering views, by probability, or by the thought, ‘This contemplative is our teacher.’ When you know for yourselves that, ‘These qualities are skillful; these qualities are blameless; these qualities are praised by the wise; these qualities, when adopted and carried out, lead to welfare and to happiness’ — then you should enter and remain in them.
dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?
it took me years to write, will you take a look?
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sloppybuddhist 
Do you ever get hassled taking photos on NYC subways? Great shots, great theme.
well i was a guest so i suspect “they” could see…of course, if and when possible i show them, smile, nod so of ask with out words…if they smile back or say sure…i feel best 😀 if a person gives me “that” look i tend not to use them…as they don’t feel right…these felt right to me…several ppl smiled back…thanks for your comment…and nice words about my work…i appreciate it a lot!
I would go for a weary look and make it a serial..
i saw them as a reading serial 🙂 but yes i’m sure weary riders…
Great shots, Hedy!
thank you for saying Richard…humbled 😀
Fantastic shots. Love them all.
thanks a lot Gavin ☺️ humbled appreciate you saying.
This is a wonderful series, excellent clarity and so effective in black and white. I feel like I am sitting there.
thanks kindly Jane appreciate you saying ☺️
I found these people intensely interesting and wanted to know more about them. Really enjoyed your depiction.
i thought about how many readers i saw/see…i’m sure they thought i was the annoying tourist…we exchanged a smile or 2…thanks Steven for your interest and comment 😀
How funny if we were to turn up in each other’s shots! All great shots and so full of the weariness involved in travelling the subway.
that would be…but i’m now back in Etown (Edmonton) 😦 and posting from my week in nyc just makes we want to return…excitement around each corner…ppl and more ppl 😀 i really loved my time there…would return in a heartbeat!