According to Buddha
The love one receives is as great as the love that one gives.
come, come, my baby come
i will show you the world
come, come, my baby come
i will cover your nightmares
come, come, my baby come
i will love you forever
come, come, my baby come
i will not let you go
***
Buena Vista Dog Park _ Edmonton, Alberta ~ January 2019
According to Buddha
The consciousness flowing with the life force through the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch makes human conscious of matter. But by meditation when consciousness and life force are withdrawn from the five senses, the astral nature of the life force, along with the consciousness and other aroused divine forces in the spinal centers, look like rivers of light flowing upward toward the ocean of light of spirit in the brain.
be on my side, i’ll be on your side, baby
there is no reason for you to hide
it’s so hard for me, staying here all alone
when you could be taking me for a ride
down by the river
i shot my baby
down by the river
***
River edge ~ North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton, AB ~ June 2018
According to Buddha
Of the three ways to expand human consciousness into cosmic consciousness, the first is the social way, wherein you shut out self and live for all. Be loyal to your friends, and feel love for everyone.
i know you’ll never bring me flowers
flowers they will only die
and though we’ll never take a shower together
i know you’ll never make me cry
you never argue, you don’t even talk
and i like the way you let me lead you
when we go outside and walk
will you really be my only man of the hour?
***
Dogs with their owners ~ random streets in Toronto ~ June 2017
According to Buddha
Retire to the center of your being, which is calmness.
well, it’s not far down to paradise, at least it’s not for me
and if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility
oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see.
believe me.
it’s not far to never-never land, no reason to pretend
and if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again
oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see.
believe me.
***
Lake Genève, Switzerland~ April 2016
According to Buddha
Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.
gonna climb that hill behind my house
see what this place is all about
’cause from above it all
you can’t help but say
it’s gonna be a beautiful day
i’m making a beautiful day
***
Canada’s 149th birthday day, North Saskatchewan River ~ Edmonton ~ July 2016
According to Buddha
Breathing in, I am aware of my body. Breathing out, I am aware of my body.
ramblin’ rose, ramblin’ rose
why you ramble, no one knows
wild and wind-blown, that’s how you’ve grown
who can cling to a ramblin’ rose?
***
St. Albert, Alberta ~ Worldwide Photo Walk ~ random streets ~ October 2015.
According to Buddha
When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble.
so if you’re lonely, you know i’m here waiting for you
i’m just a cross-hair, i’m just a shot away from you
and if you leave here, you leave me broken shattered i lie
i say, “don’t you know?”
you say, “you don’t know”
i say, “take me out”
***
Toronto, Ontario ~ random streets ~ August 2015.
According to Buddha
Do not live in the world,
In distraction and false dreams.
Outside the dharma.
Arise and watch.
Follow the way joyfully,
Through this world and beyond…
so i tried to erase it
but the ink bled right through
almost drove myself crazy
when these words led to you
and all these useless dreams of living alone
like a dogless bone…
***
Edmonton, Alberta ~ dawn in Terwillegar Park ~ May 2015.
According to Buddha
A great fire rushing upon you is still not a satisfactory analogy for the mind. It is like a person carrying a container of honey who, as he moves along in haste, only pays attention to the honey, and does not notice a deep pit.
wow you really gotta go so walk on by.
***
Edmonton, Alberta ~ dog parks 01-2015.
According to Buddha
May all that have life be delivered from suffering.
how much is that doggie in the window?
i do hope that doggie’s for sale.
***
Streets of Incheon and Seoul, South Korea ~ July 2014.
