Even if a Gaza ceasefire is agreed, Israel has made clear it reserves the right to resume the war with Hamas – Egypt Independent

Source: Even if a Gaza ceasefire is agreed, Israel has made clear it reserves the right to resume the war with Hamas – Egypt Independent

Ponto de Tranca Rua – O sino da igrejinha faz blém,blém blom [Legendado] – Mágica Mistura

Ponto de Tranca Rua – O sino da igrejinha faz blém,blém blom [Legendado]

O Sino da Igrejinha

O Sino da igrejinha faz Belém blém blom
O Sino da igrejinha faz Belém blém blom
Deu meia-noite o galo já cantou
Seu Tranca-Ruas que é dono da gira
Oi corre gira que Ogum mandou
O Sino da igrejinha faz Belém blém blom
O Sino da igrejinha faz Belém blém blom
Deu meia-noite o galo já cantou
Seu Tranca-Ruas que é dono da gira
Oi corre gira que Ogum mandou
Seu Tranca-Ruas que é dono da gira
Oi corre gira que Ogum mandou

Laroyê Seu Tranca Rua! 🎩🔱❤️

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Source: Ponto de Tranca Rua – O sino da igrejinha faz blém,blém blom [Legendado] – Mágica Mistura

Visit of the old Zen Master and other Nonzens – Zettl Fine Arts

A Journey with Semi-Haiku for the Road

Visit of the old Zen Master is nonsense in that there is no Zen master that I know. So I can’t visit one, so no one can visit me. And yet he is around me when I can’t perceive him.

Today we want to limit ourselves to exploring him as a teacher.

(So this article offers just a few grains of wisdom rather than extensive theory. Look out for a detailed article coming in early September. It will explore essential parallels between Zen Buddhism, Daoism, quantum physics, and the wisdom of Nikola Tesla.)

Some of my previous attempts to put Zen into visual form can be found at: Zen Paintings

Since I have done it before and it obviously didn’t bother anyone, I’m trying again to build a bridge with semi-haiku [1].

The Old Zen Master

What might our old Zen master look like? That is an exciting question because the result is clear: the more precisely we wanted to portray him, the further he would be removed from his very essence. This presents a challenging task: finding the line where the concrete and the abstract meet. Where the inexpressible can be guessed at, rather than seen. Ideally.

Old stick in his hand,
Master walks with silent grace,
Mind rich, untold gold.

the old Zen master (II) painting
The Old Zen Master

Searching in the Eternal Mountains

Nature, especially the landscape, serves as a humble teacher. It doesn’t demand lessons, only our attention and amazement. Sadly, we give it rubbish in return, now piling up on the highest mountain peaks and in the deepest seas.

Silvered hair, young heart,
Mountain path, a seeker’s quest,
Wisdom’s ancient call.

on the way to the Zen master
On the Way to the Zen Master

Between Mountains and Clouds, where the Cranes fly

Paul Watzlawick [2] became famous for one particular sentence: “We cannot not communicate.” It’s up to us to recognize communication in everything.

Where the cranes sing low,
Master dwells in misty cliffs,
Clouds his only home.

home of the old Zen master
Clouds are his Roof

The Joy of Old

We’ve had countless arguments in our lives, often defending our points of view doggedly and sometimes hurtfully. As we grow older, we realize we’ve confused opinion with knowledge, and in that realization, we find peace.

Old Gray now knows naught,
Scribble sees no art was made,
Cheerful tales they share.

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The Joy of Old

The Fullness of Emptiness, the Content of Nothingness

The author frequently explores emptiness and nothingness. [3] Yet, nothingness continues to expand, revealing more secrets as emptiness unfolds.

Void holds all within,
Thoughts fade where wisdom begins,
In nothing, all flows.

nothingness, zen painting
The Fullness of Nothingness

Conversation in the Zen Garden

Many of us have preconceived notions about Zen gardens and may have even experienced their beauty firsthand. However, if Buddhism teaches us to let go of attachments [4], can a beautiful garden hinder this process?

With petals of grey,
A lone flower finds new light,
Nature shapes its soul.

the old Zen master - flower dialog
Flower Conversations

The Final Journey of the Zen Master

As we approach the end of our life’s journey, it becomes a time of deep reflection and introspection. This final passage is not just about reaching a destination but about understanding the path we’ve traveled. Each moment, each decision, and each relationship forms the tapestry of our existence. Reflecting on these experiences allows us to find meaning and closure, celebrating the highs and learning from the lows. This journey is a testament to our resilience, growth, and the legacy we leave behind. We should embrace this reflective period with gratitude and peace, knowing that every step has shaped who we are today.

Master grows old,
Flesh yields to the final path,
Spirit journeys on.

the old Zen master

Source: Visit of the old Zen Master and other Nonzens – Zettl Fine Arts