Buddha's Legacy: The Birth of Time Beyond Time

Any virtue such as good will, love, understanding, kindness should arise out of a genuine need; a genuine hunger. When it does, it will abide in the face of all opposition. He willed the hands of the clock to stopAnd held that stillness in his headAll the space of the universecollaborated to receiveThe descent of wisdomIn his waiting beingThe earth shook and the universe rejoicedThat at last a man – the first of his kindHad mastered and moved beyondThe deception of time

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Robert Melliard

17 years 4 months ago

The few Buddhists

who I know seem very calm, 'together' people who know what they want in life and concentrate well on their priorities. Perhaps the mastering of the deception of time mentioned in your poem has something to do with this, or perhaps it was just Buddha who was supposed to have achieved that state. I have no idea about such things. But this poem makes me want to read more about what appears to have been one of the most peace-loving religions in history. Best Wishes, Robert.

leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Thank you Robert

I am glad that you feel inspired to read more about Buddhism. It is indeed a peace living religion and one that seems to have most of the answers to life, death and salvation. Take care ... Leonard

deelilah

17 years 4 months ago

Hello Leonard

Oh that I could will the hands of the clock to stop here and now, actually, several years ago. This subject is one on which I spend a lot of time and I enjoyed the ponder. Yours, Deelilah

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Leonard...

during my quest for truth I too found the Buddhists to be the closest to reaching the inner beings we really are... accepting the time within the frame... in my view you should be looking for a publisher... if you are not already... your friend Richard

Janice Pearce

17 years 4 months ago

Buddha's legacy

Your religion always shines through in your poetry Leonard, and that is what I like about your poems~ _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Janice

It is really heartening when a person is deeply touched by what one writes. This is indeed the biggest reward. You are one of the readers who never fails to get my message. Thanks a million. Cheers ... Leonard