Aaaaah... "Does a dog possess Buddha-nature?" a Ch'an monk asked master Zhanzhou. "Mu"
(meaning "no" in Chinese) the master replied. This answer challenges us to go beyond conventional understanding. The dog doesn't "possess" or "have" Buddha-nature...it "is" Buddha-nature, and can, therefore, be an enlightened Being.
Beatuiful. The ashes. I have my dog Hazel's ashes. One pup, Buddy is buried in my back yard. My pups, all of them throughout the years have been essential members of my clan. I can't imagine life without my canine pals. I'm sitting in my recliner right now, one pup tucked in at my right side, between me and the arm of the chair. The other one is lying between my legs. We are a cozy bunch. I seem to need this closeness as much or more than they. So much love and connection. xo
Such an intriguing title, and I love the last stanza!
Yes, I thought the title was fun!
Aaaaah... "Does a dog possess Buddha-nature?" a Ch'an monk asked master Zhanzhou. "Mu"
(meaning "no" in Chinese) the master replied. This answer challenges us to go beyond conventional understanding. The dog doesn't "possess" or "have" Buddha-nature...it "is" Buddha-nature, and can, therefore, be an enlightened Being.
they are so present!
Beatuiful. The ashes. I have my dog Hazel's ashes. One pup, Buddy is buried in my back yard. My pups, all of them throughout the years have been essential members of my clan. I can't imagine life without my canine pals. I'm sitting in my recliner right now, one pup tucked in at my right side, between me and the arm of the chair. The other one is lying between my legs. We are a cozy bunch. I seem to need this closeness as much or more than they. So much love and connection. xo
Very existential poem. I think?
Are dogs part of the essence of your existence? That’s how I interpreted your meaning.
Yes, they are. When I graduated from high school, my motto was "love me, love my dog."
is it? interesting. Please say more. What does existential mean to you?