Thursday, February 16, 2006

smrti - samadhi - prajna

the plum village seal contains these three words: smrti, samadhi, prajna. on visits to deer park, i sometimes gaze and space out into the walls and ceilings of the great ocean of peace meditation hall. i still remember before this great hall was built, it was a dry mountain open field there...
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in spacing out and looking at the stained glass seal, i wonder about the origins and the deeper meanings behind these words. why thay? why sangha? these three words? why?
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as i've reflected on their meaning, i've come to some understanding (temporarily) of their meanings for me right now in terms of my praktis...
smrti = mindfulness
mindfulness of breathing
of awareness
of space
of creating space within ourselves
for ourselves
for our lives
for the tensions
as well as the happiness
and abundance of our lives
gratitude praktis
mindfulness to remain
to hold
breathing
living
continuing
mindfully
in the energy of mindfulness
for each moment
that presents itself
mindfulness
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samadhi = concentration
in mindfulness, we develop
focus and concentration
centered being living breathing
samadhi
the ability to maintain
the energy of mindfulness
the ability to remain light and free
spacious and clear
the conditions for our happiness
samadhi
stronger roots and capacities
to live in mindfulness
we can hold more now
to stay instead of leave
commitment and concentration
the possibility manifest
to stay on the path
becoming the path
embodying the energy of the path
smrti - samadhi - prajna
prajna
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prajna = insight
the fruits of praktis
develop as an offering of
liberation insight
clear mind
right thinking
mindful living
deep looking
throughout the twists and turns
of what life offers
prajna
the mind of love and understanding
diamantine mind
shines
brightly
to continue
moving
in the direction
of freedom happiness
compassion love and understanding
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these are the conditions for my praktis
and the source of my happiness

2 Comments:

At 1:29 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you.

 
At 4:48 PM, Blogger TMax said...

Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing.

 

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