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The Da Vegan code
1) ABSTAIN from the Eating and Wearing of beasts
2) AVOID the Exploitation of all living creatures
3) Tread lightly upon the Earth for the benefit of People , Environment and Animals
4) Seek out Health and Happiness
5) With Knowledge comes Responsibility disperse it wisely
6) Vegducation is salvation - spare no one
7) Seek out the truth - The Sharpest Sword
8 ) Spread Chocolate generously - especially on Loved ones
9) See, Hear , Listen, Smell, Touch, Think - Taste Nature's Force
10) Shine brightly and Illuminate the World - Pity those swimming the Wrong Way for they may drown.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
As long, as the earth keeps turning,
As long, as the sun is above,
Almighty, please give to all of us
The things that we do not have:
Grant a mind to the wise man,
The coward, grant him a horse,
The happy, let him have money,
And don't forget truly yours.
So far, as the earth keeps turning,
Almighty, as is your wont,
Grant to the striving for power
Rule as much as he wants.
Grant a break to the generous
At least till the start of dusk.
Grant repentance to Cain
And don't forget truly yours.
I know that you have the power
I've faith in wisdom of yours,
Believing as does a dead soldier
That right in the Heaven he dwells.
As truly believes every being:
That all that you say is true,
As we go on believing,
Not knowing what we do.
O Lord of my life, Almighty,
Blond tresses and green of eye,
So far as the earth keeps turning
Although it still wonders, "why?”
So far, as it still has left some
time, and fire to keep its course,
Grant something to everybody
And don't forget truly yours.
(song by Bulat Okudzhava)
Happy Holidays!
As long, as the sun is above,
Almighty, please give to all of us
The things that we do not have:
Grant a mind to the wise man,
The coward, grant him a horse,
The happy, let him have money,
And don't forget truly yours.
So far, as the earth keeps turning,
Almighty, as is your wont,
Grant to the striving for power
Rule as much as he wants.
Grant a break to the generous
At least till the start of dusk.
Grant repentance to Cain
And don't forget truly yours.
I know that you have the power
I've faith in wisdom of yours,
Believing as does a dead soldier
That right in the Heaven he dwells.
As truly believes every being:
That all that you say is true,
As we go on believing,
Not knowing what we do.
O Lord of my life, Almighty,
Blond tresses and green of eye,
So far as the earth keeps turning
Although it still wonders, "why?”
So far, as it still has left some
time, and fire to keep its course,
Grant something to everybody
And don't forget truly yours.
(song by Bulat Okudzhava)
Happy Holidays!
It Will Pass
Let me share one of Zen stories:
A student went to his meditation teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I'm constantly falling asleep. It's just horrible!"
"It will pass," the teacher said matter-of-factly.
A week later, the student came back to his teacher. "My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's just wonderful!'
"It will pass," the teacher replied matter-of-factly.
A student went to his meditation teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I'm constantly falling asleep. It's just horrible!"
"It will pass," the teacher said matter-of-factly.
A week later, the student came back to his teacher. "My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's just wonderful!'
"It will pass," the teacher replied matter-of-factly.
I am glad I found you
Hi, everybody! I am new here, glad I found you. I like your posts, going to read more: a lot to learn in a group with so different spiritual paths.
