Tag Archives: Buddhism

The beginning of flight

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Downy young feathersbird in nest looks downlonging and scared © Meisaan Chan

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There is so much loss

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There is so much loss, I say to the Lord,and so much more to comeRemember my truth, says the Lord:EternityLoss is gain disguisedGain is loss disguisedFear notEternity covers all © Meisaan Chan

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The knife sharpener

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The stone grinds parts of the knife away;the knife’s emptiness makes it sharperthe knife’s fullness makes it duller © Meisaan Chan

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When you are entangled by ego

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Emptiness is a gift;I cannot myself empty © Meisaan Chan

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The freedom of non-being

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Mandalawiped awayfree to be free © Meisaan Chan

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Except by my hand

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When a speck, return to emptyaccept no fill except by my handno matter the fragrance © Meisaan Chan

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When in fury

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender your fury –not that you extinguish itbut that you give it to me aflameand I will brandishwatch me brandishremoving the you until it’s pure rage, no egoonly in my handsholy, holy, holy © Meisaan Chan

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After the dolphins, during the sunpour

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Well, this moment is ridiculously beautiful, I say to GodRemember this in ridiculous pain, God says to meTouch eternal truth © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the countless open doors

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who entered a mansion with countless rooms and countless open doors, and each door led into a place of light and fragrance. She walked up and down the endless corridors. Then, overwhelmed, she sat down … Continue reading →

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What weakens the bond

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When the bond is listeningany distraction from listeningweakens the bond When the bond is surrenderany wavering from surrenderweakens the bond © Meisaan Chan

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