法 Dharma 上癮者 Addict
May 3, 2008
The night before last my beloved and I created a sacred moment. With incense burning, inside a beautiful temple, in front of an intimate group, we danced. Soft steel drums rang and beautiful women sang, weaving a tapestry backdrop of sweet formless sound. Staring into each others eyes, we spiraled into each others embrace. Undaunted by shame, our lips met. Surrounded by pagan worshipers, we culminated the ritual with a kiss.
It was May Day, the ritual of Beltane, celebrating the fertility and abundance of Spring. My forays into the esoteric have recently led me into the occult.
Later that night, as we lay sweating in the blood and cum soaked bed, she whispered that she loved me, and I pretended not to hear.
Staying present…
Making space for observation without judgment…
This deep complexed metaphysical definition of love that allows me to get the words “I love you” out of my mouth at the proper moments has left the words “I love you” without meaning. In most cases the truth is pretty simple. Love is a deep penetrating emotion, overwhelming in character and effect. I-know-it-when-I-feel-it is the mode and definition of the explanation. Remaining silent though in response to “I love you” has left me feeling more authentic, but less compassionate somehow. And if compassion is not a characteristic of love then I don’t know what is… Damn it.
Complications…
What is a Dharma Addict?
This is what I’ve found so far…
The Dharma is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism in which practitioners of Buddhism seek refuge (what one relies on for his/her lasting happiness). The three jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha (mind’s perfection of enlightenment), the Dharma (teachings and methods), and the Sangha (awakened beings who provide guidance and support).
Qualities of Buddha Dharma
The Teaching of the Buddha also has six supreme qualities:
(Svakkhato) The Dharma is not a speculative philosophy, but is the Universal Law found through enlightenment and is preached precisely. Therefore it is Excellent in the beginning (Sīla — Moral principles), Excellent in the middle (Samadhi — Concentration) and Excellent in the end (Pańña — Wisdom),
(Samditthiko) The Dharma can be tested by practice and therefore he who follows it will see the result by himself through his own experience.
(Akāliko) The Dharma is able to bestow timeless and immediate results here and now, for which there is no need to wait until the future or next existence.
(Ehipassiko) The Dharma welcomes all beings to put it to the test and come and see for themselves.
(Opāneyiko) The Dharma is capable of being entered upon and therefore it is worthy to be followed as a part of one’s life.
(Paccattam veditabbo viññūnhi) The Dharma can be perfectly realized only by the noble disciples (Ariyas) who have matured and enlightened enough in supreme wisdom.
Knowing these attributes, Buddhists believe that they will attain the greatest peace and happiness through the practice of the Dharma. Each person is therefore fully responsible for himself to put it in the real practice.
