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Thoughts on a Winding Path

 

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The following quotations were given to Rev. Larr
when visiting a Buddhist retreat on Oahu, Hawaii on August 15, 1975.

Each quotation was carved into a flat standing stone
distributed along a winding path in a small tropical valley.

Consider each thought as stated and use them for contemplation.

bansai tree"A fragrance once sensed is always remembered."

"Sit still and then with silent mind ask."bansai tree

"Do not be concerned with time.bansai treeIt was invented by men."

"The wind rustles the leaves.bansai treeDo you hear their singing?"

bansai tree"To love Nature is to hear her speak to you."

"Walk softly.bansai treeYour steps may disturb."

bansai tree"Are you truly who you think you are?"

"How old are you?.bansai treeAsk a star and ponder."

"Through the thunder of the mind nothing can be heard."bansai tree

"There are only three important questions.bansai treeKnow their answers."

"Listen to the symphony, it is all around you, now."bansai tree

"You can't pry open a flower bud. bansai treeLet it open itself, to perfection."

bansai tree"Hold love in your hand, if it struggles release it."



"Two minds can never be as one, but they can touch softly."bansai tree


bansai tree"Only the blind of mind can not see the beauty of truth."


"Each creature has its place.bansai treeMankind will one day find his."

"Within the mind is the Universe.bansai treeOr is the Universe the mind?"

"Walk with knowing.bansai treeor do not walk at all."

 

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