The One You Feed How to Write Haiku and Other Spiritual Practices with Clark Strand
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Sep 2, 2022 In this engaging conversation, Clark Strand, an author and former Zen Buddhist monk, dives into the art of haiku and its spiritual significance. He explores the cyclical nature of spirituality through practices like the rosary, emphasizing connection with nature and personal reflection. Clark shares insights on how haiku represents profound meanings in its simplicity and encourages a playful approach to creativity. The discussion also touches on the transformative power of spiritual awakening and the resilience of various spiritual traditions amidst modern challenges.
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Hour of God vs. Hour of Wolf
- Modern people are light-drunk and light-saturated, hindering natural night waking for prayer.
- Reb Nachman taught that the eerie time between dark and dawn is the Hour of God, not the Hour of the Wolf.
Self-Power vs. Other-Power
- Pure Land Buddhists recognize two types of agency: self-power (ambition, self-determination) and other-power (trust in nature).
- Amitabha Buddha embodies other-power, representing a Gaia-like force that saves all beings.
Circular Nature of the Rosary
- The rosary, like other bead practices, represents the circular nature of life.
- It evolved from women gathering seeds and nuts, symbolizing cyclical regeneration.
