Comments on: Ikkyu – inside the koan clear mind http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/ Sacred Poetry from Around the World Sat, 25 May 2013 13:44:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: tubby dullard http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-72120 tubby dullard Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:38:41 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-72120 I have the book. ikkyu one of my mentors. just returned from a meditation retreat with interviews with the dharma teacher and koan practice. all i ask: is for you to come with clear don't know mind. all else will be fine. the blind donkey. I have the book. ikkyu one of my mentors.
just returned from a meditation retreat with interviews with the dharma teacher and koan practice.
all i ask: is for you to come with clear don’t know mind.
all else will be fine.
the blind donkey.

]]> By: Carol Burns http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-72116 Carol Burns Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:15:18 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-72116 Thank you, Ivan. I was gone, could not partake of the poem till this morning. Wow! I agree great koan, wonderful commentary, and so many energetic and insightful comments. So great to be part of Poetry Chaikhana. We learn and move and be together - a true blessing. Thank you, Ivan. I was gone, could not partake of the poem till this morning. Wow!
I agree great koan, wonderful commentary, and so many energetic and insightful
comments. So great to be part of Poetry Chaikhana. We learn and move and be
together – a true blessing.

]]> By: Karim Ratansi http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71809 Karim Ratansi Sun, 15 Jul 2012 05:06:20 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71809 Your commentary reminded me of what the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad said to his companions when they had returned in victory from a war. "You have fought only a minor battle. You still have to fight a major battle." When they inquired what this major battle is, he replied "It's the fight against your own vile instincts!" Yes, certainly without fierceness one cannot traverse the spiritual path! Your commentary reminded me of what the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad said to his companions when they had returned in victory from a war. “You have fought only a minor battle. You still have to fight a major battle.” When they inquired what this major battle is, he replied “It’s the fight against your own vile instincts!” Yes, certainly without fierceness one cannot traverse the spiritual path!

]]> By: Sam http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71745 Sam Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:41:52 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71745 Wow! Refreshing! (From Accra, Ghana.) Wow! Refreshing! (From Accra, Ghana.)

]]> By: Bob Corbin http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71706 Bob Corbin Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:39:26 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71706 Thanks for everything! The poem, the poet, the commentary, the comments. Thanks for everything! The poem, the poet, the commentary, the comments.

]]> By: Pushparajah http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71682 Pushparajah Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:22:43 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71682 I am much obliged for sending this valuable message. Those who love have to be fierce to protect whom they love and to preserve what they value. Please send more. with kind regards. Pushparajah I am much obliged for sending this valuable message. Those who love have to be fierce to protect whom they love and to preserve what they value. Please send more.

with kind regards.

Pushparajah

]]> By: Lindsey http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71655 Lindsey Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:41:55 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71655 just the right slant/slice needed to open my mind today - thanks for this poem and your insight Ivan just the right slant/slice needed to open my mind today – thanks for this poem and your insight Ivan

]]> By: marrob http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71581 marrob Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:44:08 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71581 Bravo! Fine timing too. Just when I was feeling dissatisfied by too many frothy frappucinos on the menu this summer ( but not able to find words for this malaise ) Ikkyu , the slant of his eyebrows ( ! ) and the crystal sharp commentary remind me of the fine sword of spiritual fierceness . Words are good. Now a prayer for all who need the strength to respond , in whatever way, to the message. Bravo! Fine timing too.
Just when I was feeling dissatisfied by too many frothy
frappucinos on the menu this summer ( but not able to find words
for this malaise ) Ikkyu , the slant of his eyebrows ( ! ) and the crystal sharp commentary remind me of the fine sword of spiritual fierceness . Words are good. Now a prayer for all who need the
strength to respond , in whatever way, to the message.

]]> By: fran http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71561 fran Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:56:45 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71561 Wow, so powerful and healing !!! Ivan thank you for that call to fiercness and redirection inside. Also, reading all the previous comments were enlightening and touching, too. Thank you all for such an authentic community. Wow, so powerful and healing !!! Ivan thank you for that call to fiercness and redirection inside. Also, reading all the previous comments were enlightening and touching, too. Thank you all
for such an authentic community.

]]> By: MOHINDER http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2012/07/13/ikkyu-inside-the-koan-clear-mind/#comment-71550 MOHINDER Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:52:54 +0000 http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/?p=2111#comment-71550 one must be true to oneself,only then you can face yourself and the world boldly. one must be true to oneself,only then you can face yourself and the world boldly.

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