According to Buddha
physical beauty
that comes from keeping up appearances
can only be maintained temporarily,
but beauty that takes
authenticity and sincerity as its foundation
is timeless and eternal.
the story’s told
with facts and lies
i have a name
but nevermind
there’s truth that lives
and truth that dies
i don’t know which
so nevermind
***
walking around Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany ~ September 2018
According to Buddha
Everything in the universe is created by our own mind. Our mind is the source of all phenomena. Form, sound, smell, taste, and tactile perception such as hot and cold, hard and soft—these are all creations of our mind. They do not exist as we usually think they do. Our consciousness is like an artist, painting every phenomenon into being. Once you have attained the state of the realm of no materiality, you will have succeeded. The realm of no materiality is the state in which we see that no phenomenon exists outside of our own mind.
***
along the way Saskatchewan Highway 16 ~ December 2018
According to Buddha
We commit to the daily disciplined practices of meditation, yoga, exercise, wise actions, kindness, forgiveness, generosity, compassion, appreciation, and moment-to-moment mindfulness of feelings, emotions, thoughts, and sensations. We are developing the skillful means of knowing how to apply the appropriate meditation or action to the given circumstance.
there’s a rhythm to a highway to match the rhythm of your fears.
i don’t know what it’s like for you but here’s what it’s like for me…i wanted to turn beautiful and serve eternity and never follow money or love with greasy hands, or move the earth and waters just to make it fit my plans…my eyes would be the harbor, my words the perfect place for a girl on a road.
***
inside the grain elevator ~ Marshall, Saskatchewan, Canada ~ December 2018
According to Buddha
Those who understand the way it is, rather than the way they wish it were, are on the path to freedom.
you
touching you
something new
i can’t be
***
along the way back AB 16 ~ December 2018
According to Buddha
Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can, build your hope on none.
nothing but
you will have nothing but love
nothing but hope, blue sky above
you will find nothing but peace
nothing but the sun shining on your face
***
Ponte 25 de Abril, Lisbon, Portugal ~ April 2018
According to Buddha
Be bold and fear not.
It is fear that is the great cause of misery in this world.
It is fear that is the greatest of all superstitions.
It is fear that is the cause of our woes,
and it is fearlessness alone that brings heaven in a moment.
take a little walk to the edge of town
go across the tracks
where the viaduct looms
like a bird of doom
as it shifts and cracks
where secrets lie in the border fires
in the humming wires
hey man, you know
***
Little Italy, Edmonton Alberta ~ December 2018
According to Buddha
Happiest is the person whose heart is filled with love.
this ain’t no walk in park
but i call it my home
and you’re all invited
waking up in the dark
knowing i’m not alone
it’s all so familiar
***
snow day Etown ~ Alberta ~ December 2018
According to Buddha
Love is just like a cup of tea, when properly mixed, it has a wonderful light aroma. If it is too strong, it will be too bitter to drink.
***
Crack Bellmer, Berlin Germany ~ September 2018
According to Buddha
Speak kind words,
think good thoughts,
do good deeds,
and walk the right path.
***
Calgary New Central Library, Calgary Alberta ~ November 2018
According to Buddha
Whether we are young or old,
if people give rise to joy upon seeing us,
then this is true beauty.
***
walk off Whyte Ave ~ Etown Alberta ~ November 2018
