According to Buddha
Wallowing is a “bottomless pit” of pain, because we generate pain in response to pain. It’s bottomless because there’s no end to that. But this wallowing is not necessary. “When a well-taught noble disciple is afflicted by painful bodily feelings,” the Buddha says, “she will not worry nor grieve and lament, she will not beat her breast and weep, nor will she be distraught.” And thus she becomes one “who can withstand the bottomless pit and has gained a foothold in it.”
fade into you
strange you never knew
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i think it’s strange you never knew
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Elk Island National Park, along Highway 16 ~ Alberta ~ August 2015.
Stunning.
as an urbanite it was stunning to wake up to these…the sounds were so beautiful…thank you Bob 😀
“Wake to these”? Were they visiting your camp. It must have been amazing. They are so beautiful…Cheers =)
it’s in a national park close to Edmonton…and yes i slept in my car…woke up to 2 degrees…so it was an adventure for me…i was attending a night photography workshop…they are amazing critters…
Sounds amazing….Happy travels
those who know me…know I’m not really a camper at all but it was worth it! feelings of gratitude for a real bed ☺️😉
I’m glad it was worth it…I used to camp and still feel it is wonderful to wake up in a tent, but lack the motivation. Bison would motivate me. Cheers=)
That first one is such a steamy stunner. Wow set Hedy!
the snorting breathing was also very cool…it was about 6am…and yes it was delightful to watch them…thanks kindly Patti! happy day to you ~ smiles hedy
woooooow, stunning, Hedy. Lucky you to do that shots. Amazing!
yes it is always delightful to go to this national park…thanks kindly Markus.
Really beautiful images, Heddy! And a perfect musical accompaniment… Here is a cover by one of my favorite artists… 🙂
Peace
Michael
thanks kindly Michael….I listen with a coffee in the morning…sending smiles 😀
and it is so lovely….thank you! ^_^
Great post. Very thought provoking. Fantastic images. I am dwelling on reconciling the thoughts about the bottomless pit and wallowing and these spectacular creatures breathing steam into the air.
thanks kindly Steven…yes the wallowing of the bison…always so magic for me to see…the sounds are also moving…compose a happy night! smiles ~ hedy
I admired the first image, registered it as a particularly well-executed and -placed art installation. I read on, I see a few more images … whoops! back to the first image, reinterpret it, laugh at self. Clearly I need to get out of the city (any city) more often…
I love day trips and leaving the city life….happy day Penny maybe you’ll create a little adventure out this long weekend ~ smiles hedy 😀
these animals are amazing. i’m so glad they still exist.
Yes Gavin we’re lucky indeed ☺️ magical critters…happy day to you!
the first picture is superb 🙂
Thanks kindly Joshi ☺️ I love the one with the four of them such sweet faces 😀 appreciate you saying compose a happy day ~ smiles hedy
That first shot is just brilliant, one I wish I could have been behind the lens to see and admire ~ wonderful. Nothing quite as admirable to me than the buffalo – although such a sad history in North America the past couple hundred years. Great series of photos, perfect and fun – wish your weekend the same.
yes most ppl love that bison too…it was very cool couple of hours Randall…i still love the little ones and hearing them was so beautiful…it’s best to see them very early or late day…it was a cool 2 degrees this morning…after car camping i was so happy to see them…many smiles to you…compose a wonderful weekend!
Sometimes there is nothing better than car camping and to find yourself waking to a perfect day.
I did think hotel…I can’t lie…2 nights 3 days was how long i lasted ☺️ but it was a perfect day!