I used to be up at night wondering how to build something. Now I fly by the seat of my pants and just let it happen. It seems to be working out for me. I sleep easier now!..
I think providing us with cartoons to smile at is pretty Zen. A Zen master was asked what is the most important thing in the universe. His answer? "Buns"!
Yes. If this works, here is the story, from a book called Games Zen Masters Play:
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1. BUNS
A monk asked Ummon, "What is it that surpasses the Buddhas, surpasses the Patriarchs?" Ummor replied, "Buns."
The Buddhas and the Patriarchs are things of the mind, just like generals and prime minister and policemen, but buns are real, buns are earnest; they have a simplicity, a perfection of being which no man can attain to. Jesus taught us pray for our daily buns. They are also the spiritual Body of Christ, broken for us. Above all, buns are something which Buddhas and gods and sages are not (except unintentionally); they are humorous.
I am glad I have company! Such strange times...Thanks for being here!
"Being Zen, Or Whatever" is a fantastic title. For this, for anything.
Thank you!
Always love reading your words and seeing your art.
Thank you so much! Maybe I’ll write a book and name it that!
love it!
Love this! Thank you!!
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Loved this in the magazine and love knowing its creator, thanks ~w.
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I used to be up at night wondering how to build something. Now I fly by the seat of my pants and just let it happen. It seems to be working out for me. I sleep easier now!..
I think that is so great. Perhaps it something that comes with experience, you think? Thanks for being a paid subscriber, I didn’t know!
I like your art and writing I don’t mind paying for creative content!..
Thank you!
The eternal pursuit of being Zen...
Honesty always wins. Thanks for this Liza. ❤️
Thank you for writing, Melissa. ❤️
I think providing us with cartoons to smile at is pretty Zen. A Zen master was asked what is the most important thing in the universe. His answer? "Buns"!
Thank you for saying that, it really makes me feel positive. I’ll keep in keeping on. But my question to you is , “buns?” Like sticky buns?
Yes. If this works, here is the story, from a book called Games Zen Masters Play:
"esc
1. BUNS
A monk asked Ummon, "What is it that surpasses the Buddhas, surpasses the Patriarchs?" Ummor replied, "Buns."
The Buddhas and the Patriarchs are things of the mind, just like generals and prime minister and policemen, but buns are real, buns are earnest; they have a simplicity, a perfection of being which no man can attain to. Jesus taught us pray for our daily buns. They are also the spiritual Body of Christ, broken for us. Above all, buns are something which Buddhas and gods and sages are not (except unintentionally); they are humorous.
This is so great. Buns are humorous, I never thought about them that way. Humorous and delicious and essential!!!
Exactly! I love Zen stuff, it's so profound, yet lighthearted at the same time.
PS I loved your piece on women's rights, especially the cartoon.