Buddha Says

Goldfinch60



In life there are three kinds of people

Whose minds are of differing kinds.

 

The first kind have a mind like rock,

Their thoughts are carved there,

Unmovable from their life.

They stay angry or sad or frightened

For a long time,

And cannot move on to a better life.

 

The second kind have a mind like sand,

Their thoughts vary.

Anger and sadness are written there

But they can pass away quickly

Because sand shifts,

And their thoughts change .

 

The third kind have a mind like water,

Their thoughts cannot be written.

Most pure and undisturbed

Thoughts never can be written there,

They just flow through,

As they are not held on.

 

Buddha says.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 29th, 2024 02:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just about something that I read
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Neville



    This is excellent sir Finch60 .. write up my street & I could feel myself humming it all the way to my temple .. Hence the dubble 👍👍

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you for the double 👍👍Neville, much appreciated.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      A fine write Gold. Do you say 'Ommm'? Or is that not related to Buddha?

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Orchi. No I say "Mine's a Laphroaig please"

        Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        A most lovely poem from a beloved leader. Nevertheless, my wife says that my thoughts are like stone being a stubborn as a rock, but she says that she has broken them up into sand and they wash away, not retaining anything and then they are times like Water she says I am a drip.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you soren, most kind. Wives do have the power to adjust our thoughts but we would not be without them.

          Andy

        • arqios

          Oh, how very interesting! My mind I think is somewhat nomadic, vacillating between the three kinds depending on the situation, season, and sauce…. But that’s just me. This deserves to be delved into further. Thanks for sharing Andy.

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you arqios, yes the mind can be changeable but as long as it ends up in good thoughts all is fine.

            Andy

          • Doggerel Dave

            Seems like you are engaged in much reading lately, Andy, and if it means you can haul out and provide me with gems like this and 'Death Asked Life' then whatever you do, don't stop..

            • Goldfinch60

              Very much appreciated Dave, if I can help I always will.

              Andy

            • Cassie58

              Well considered words. Budda says many things. That is not a path I have chosen Andy but I am fairly open minded. Religion causes an awful lot of problems on our planet.Food for thought here though, have a very happy Friday.

              • Goldfinch60

                Very true Cassie. I am a believer in my god but I think that organised religion is a farce.

                Andy

              • Teddy.15

                Filled with wisdom. 🤗

                • Goldfinch60

                  Most kind Teddy, thank you.

                  Andy



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