In an interview two weeks ago, Tim Lerch, JDPSN, asked:
How tall is the Bodhisattva of Compassion?
Commentary
In the Korean Zen tradition, this is considered an "attack" kong-an. It probes deeply into our attachments and conditioning, creating the opportunity to uproot these hindrances. Most importantly, it thrusts a blow into our dantian - our energy center. If we believe in ourselves 100%, then we'll know how to answer. If our life energy is strong, we might respond with an attack of our own!
Photo by John Wigham
The owls were silent this morning.
Posted by: puerhan | September 28, 2009 at 07:12 AM
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Posted by: puerhan | September 28, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Hi Puerhan,
Maybe the owls weren't even there this morning! But . . . how tall is that darn bodhisattva?
Thank you for your comment!
Barry
Posted by: Barry | September 28, 2009 at 12:50 PM
would you like some marmalade with your toast, barry? made it myself! :-)
Posted by: Genju | September 29, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Thanks for the offer (the marmalade must taste fabulous!), Genju, but I'm not hungry right now! Maybe you could offer it to the Bodhisattva of Compassion, once you determine her height!
Posted by: Barry Briggs | September 29, 2009 at 08:36 PM
gosh, you're persistent! :-) here. she's this high
genju
Posted by: Genju | September 30, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Lovely picture, Barry!
Posted by: Uku | October 05, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Hi Uku - Yes, I like that picture quite a lot, especially the crossed lines in the palm that indicate the eye.
Posted by: Barry | October 05, 2009 at 12:45 PM
that is deep ...
Posted by: Luke | October 09, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Hello Barry,
While I agree with you, I would point out that it depends on whether he is standing, sitting, or lying down.
I will admit that he prefers lying down.
Peace,
Ted
Posted by: Ted Biringer | October 23, 2009 at 03:26 AM
Ted, you've been lying down far too long!
Posted by: Barry | October 27, 2009 at 04:21 PM