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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

June 15, 2019 at 8:42 PM

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

John Lawless

June 16, 2019 at 5:33 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 Pigeon Tart

June 15, 2019 at 8:08 PM

i LOVE it

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 16, 2019 at 7:59 PM

John Lawless

June 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

June 15, 2019 at 7:54 PM

So Zen John...and true! : )

John Lawless

June 16, 2019 at 5:30 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

June 15, 2019 at 6:48 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

June 16, 2019 at 5:26 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

Why Does the Buddha Smile

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