Comments on: Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/ Sacred Poetry from Around the World Fri, 24 May 2013 20:15:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: From Poetry Chaikhana - marina-kim.com http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-47106 From Poetry Chaikhana - marina-kim.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:59:48 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-47106 [...] Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase [...] [...] Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase [...]

]]> By: Ivan M. Granger http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-32649 Ivan M. Granger Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:17:18 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-32649 Xiao, I do work part-time as a computer programmer, it is true. My study of Eastern Religions has been intense but also erratic. I have explored the deep practices of several traditions, both Eastern and Western, though I do not follow a single path or teacher. I spent much of my 20s in meditation and fasting, and living in semi-retreat. Several people and sources of wisdom have inspired me, but I always try to write from my heart and my own insight, rather than repeat the ideas of others. Deep regards, Ivan Xiao, I do work part-time as a computer programmer, it is true. My study of Eastern Religions has been intense but also erratic. I have explored the deep practices of several traditions, both Eastern and Western, though I do not follow a single path or teacher. I spent much of my 20s in meditation and fasting, and living in semi-retreat. Several people and sources of wisdom have inspired me, but I always try to write from my heart and my own insight, rather than repeat the ideas of others.
Deep regards,
Ivan

]]> By: Xiao http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-32588 Xiao Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:21:11 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-32588 Dear Ivan, Firstly, thank you for making this comment which helped me understand this koan all in a sudden. Just out of curiosity, how much did you study in Eastern Religions to make you such an insightful person? I read that you revealed yourself as a computer programmer. So I wonder when did you learn all these. Regards, Xiao Dear Ivan,

Firstly, thank you for making this comment which helped me understand this koan all in a sudden.

Just out of curiosity, how much did you study in Eastern Religions to make you such an insightful person? I read that you revealed yourself as a computer programmer. So I wonder when did you learn all these.

Regards,
Xiao

]]> By: From Poetry Chaikhana - marina-kim.com | marina-kim.com http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-31307 From Poetry Chaikhana - marina-kim.com | marina-kim.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:59:50 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-31307 [...] Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase [...] [...] Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase [...]

]]> By: skritch http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-5591 skritch Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:32:22 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-5591 Best way to show the nature of an object is to reverse its function. The nature of a car is revealed when it breaks. The nature of a container is revealed when it loses its load. Stop talking and find out real fast what words can't do for you. Best way to show the nature of an object is to reverse its function. The nature of a car is revealed when it breaks. The nature of a container is revealed when it loses its load. Stop talking and find out real fast what words can’t do for you.

]]> By: Beryl Singleton Bissell http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4862 Beryl Singleton Bissell Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:55:38 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4862 What a perfect story! Your explanation taps into an understanding that I've been struggling with. How does one speak about truth without confining it to concepts? How does one speak about God without creating an image? What a perfect story! Your explanation taps into an understanding that I’ve been struggling with. How does one speak about truth without confining it to concepts? How does one speak about God without creating an image?

]]> By: Maura http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4836 Maura Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:20:23 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4836 I like this one--a classic "case" to mull over, with a classic Zen resolution. I like your interpretation. The interesting thing about koans is that they function as provocations: you can continue seeing their implications and ramifications forever, and they will change over time; some or perhaps one of these readings will have particular resonance for you individually. Thus no reading is "right," and none is ever "wrong," either, but each one does reflect your being. In some Buddhist traditions, a student is assigned a koan and meets regularly with her or his teacher to discuss it.. I like this one–a classic “case” to mull over, with a classic Zen resolution. I like your interpretation. The interesting thing about koans is that they function as provocations: you can continue seeing their implications and ramifications forever, and they will change over time; some or perhaps one of these readings will have particular resonance for you individually. Thus no reading is “right,” and none is ever “wrong,” either, but each one does reflect your being. In some Buddhist traditions, a student is assigned a koan and meets regularly with her or his teacher to discuss it..

]]> By: akeem akinniyi http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4834 akeem akinniyi Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:50:03 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4834 The sincerity of actions over words. The sincerity of actions over words.

]]> By: From Poetry Chaikhana « artist marina kim http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4779 From Poetry Chaikhana « artist marina kim Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:15:45 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2009/04/16/story-koan-tipping-over-a-vase/#comment-4779 [...] Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase [...] [...] Story / Koan: Tipping Over a Vase [...]

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