I am sick and tired
of all the fake Buddha news.
People attribute things
to Buddha that he would never say.
“The trouble is,
you think you have time?”
Really?
Buddha did not entertain
the notion of trouble.
I remember. I was there.
Didn’t absorb
a single thing Buddha said.
Otherwise I wouldn’t be sick.
Or tired.
Trail Wood,
10/25
Buddha and the Echoes of Eons
In the silent whispers of antiquity, countless voices have reverberated, echoing wisdom from the depths of enlightenment. Yet, as tales traverse the sands of time, they morph, mutate, and sometimes miss their mark. Buddha’s teachings, pristine and profound, haven’t been spared from this whimsical warp of words.
Whimsiphors of Misattribution
The allure of profound quotes and philosophical aphorisms tempts many to adorn their conversations with them. However, when we assign words to luminaries who didn’t utter them, we inadvertently create a whimsiphor—a metaphor spun in whimsy, grounded in neither truth nor authenticity.
The Lens of Remembering
It’s intriguing to think that one could have been there, a spectator amidst the ethereal aura of Buddha’s presence. Yet, even in close proximity to such brilliance, human nature sometimes betrays us. The mind wanders, the heart flutters, and enlightenment eludes our grasp.
Ephemeral Existence and Lasting Legacy
The temporal nature of our existence often blinds us to the infinite. Distracted by the transient, we forget the teachings that resonate with eternity. However, even in moments of forgetfulness, a glimmer of wisdom remains, urging us to seek, remember, and embrace the truth.
Seeking Authenticity in a Sea of Whimsidotes
In an age where information flows like a ceaseless stream, discernment becomes our beacon. It’s vital for us to sift through the whimsidotes—those playful anecdotes of uncertain origin—and anchor ourselves in genuine wisdom. For in authenticity, we find solace, understanding, and the path to inner peace.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the misattributions and misunderstandings associated with Buddha’s teachings. As wisdom from ages past gets passed down, it sometimes gets tangled in a web of whimsy and misrepresentation. Amidst this, the essence of genuine teachings beckons us to discern, remember, and embrace authenticity.
Glossarium
- Whimsiphor: A playful metaphor rooted in imagination.
- Whimsidote: A delightful anecdote with uncertain origins.
*Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for generations.
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