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The Buddhist monk, with a clean bowl Set out in search for food He wished to relinquish control Gourmet desires removed Tread gently on the earth Give desires a wide berth Joyous in bubbling mirth Erst cravings shrunk The Buddhist monk 18-December-2021 Quietus

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Date: 12/18/2021 9:16:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for this poem! I'm agnostic when it comes to religion. But consider myself a Tibetan Buddhist when it comes to the philosophies of life I try to follow. Your poem was very well written and perfectly expresses how I feel like Buddhism should be. Thanks!
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Date: 12/18/2021 5:49:00 PM
Happy you resonate, Cindy!

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