Why Does the Buddha Smile

the Buddha smiles because he knows that he doesn’t John G. Lawless ©6/15/2019

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/15/2019 8:42:00 PM

Your poem reminds me that irony is the spice of life and poetry, John. Love this. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Lawless
Date: 6/16/2019 5:33:00 PM

Thanks Susan. I have a small rock garden with a Buddha. As I was weeding the area around the Buddha I looked up and caught him smiling.....and asked..."why does the Buddha smile"......this was the answer.....thanks for stopping by to read and comment

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/15/2019 8:08:00 PM

i LOVE it

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/16/2019 7:59:00 PM

John Lawless
Date: 6/16/2019 5:31:00 PM

Yeah!!! I kinda thought you'd like this one Mo....

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/15/2019 7:54:00 PM

So Zen John...and true! : )

John Lawless
Date: 6/16/2019 5:30:00 PM

Hey, Connie, I think it was a book entitled "IF YOU MEET THE BUDDHA ON THE ROAD - KILL HIM" that whet my appetite and interest in whatever Buddhism is....or isn't. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Sand Blown

Date: 6/15/2019 6:48:00 PM

yes 'attachment' is an inherent problem ...so one must constantly remind them self of the spiritual pleasures turning life's ups and downs to joy brings

John Lawless
Date: 6/16/2019 5:26:00 PM

a mentor of mine once told me "if it ain't practical, it ain't spiritual"....this thought haunts me to this day. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment