[MD] The Arete Initiative

[Heather Perella]

Marsha:
> Interesting that you should write this.  This
> morning I have been 
> thinking that The Diamond Sutra needs to be read
> differently.  This 
> won't be read too quickly.  There has already been a
> rhythm established by chapter.  Read the chapter,
read the
> commentary, thoughts, space.  It reminds me of my
how my
> meditation has changed from watching the flow of
thoughts, the 
> process of thinking, to awareness of the space
in-between.

SA:  yes, the space in-between - the quietness in
which the flow of thoughts - flow.

Marsha:
> I have read the order of these three sutras
> backwards, starting with 
> The Platform Sutra, then The Heart Sutra, and now
> The Diamond 
> Sutra.  Right now the plan is to reread these in
> their proper 
> chronological order later after some space.  I think
> a second reading 
> will be both helpful, and a pleasure.  These are
> fine editions.

SA:  I go by what these sutras did to me when I read
them - which is they tired my thoughts, stopped my
wondering, I hit a wall.  It is good this way.  


Marsha:
> Nice mix.  I have read 'Stages of Meditation'. I
> have enjoyed a few 
> of the books written by the Dalai Lama.

SA:  Yes.  I have read this book once before.  Second
time through.  It is very enjoyable.  I'm
comprehending the book in a different way.


Marsha: 
> Hope you're enjoying the work.  For me it is the
> start of the Spring 
> nesting season.

SA:  This is probably the most enjoyable job I've had
my whole life, and I've worked for over twenty years
in over 8 different positions in various fields.  I've
been taking my son out to the woods and park since it
has been above freezing everyday, except when it
rains.  Today we walked in the woods on a trail and
then went down to a stream.  I was able to sit and
rest while I took his shoes, socks and shirt off (he's
18 months old), and he walked around in the stream,
splashing with his hands from time to time.  We then
went up to the slides and swings.  Today is an awesome
warm spring day.  The skunk cabbage leafs are getting
big.


woodzie,
SA


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