Fiercebuddhist
Welcome.
I am happy that our paths have crossed. Here you will find various poems, articles and photography. I hope that you enjoy them and visit often. I am currently working on writing “A Haiku A Day” so that I can, perhaps, have enough good ones for publication. If you are wondering what a “Fierce Buddhist” the following declaration should clarify.
As a Veteran I served my Country to make sure that the Constitution was upheld. Now, I feel compelled to defend that same document. The oath I took is as follows:
“I, William Sheehan, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; “
As a Buddhist, I also have an obligation to do what I can to benefit all sentient beings, not just the privileged few. If I see something or someone that is hurting others I must step forward and do what I can to assist them.
In Buddhism this is called a Fierce Bodhisattva. I am only on the path to Enlightenment and can only say to be a Fierce Buddhist.
I hope you will read, think and act.
MY BLOGS
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Fierce Buddhist
http://fiercebuddhist.wordpress.com/
Welcome.
I am happy that our paths have crossed. Here you will find various poems, articles and photography. I hope that you enjoy them and visit often. I am currently working on writing “A Haiku A Day” so that I can, perhaps, have enough good ones for publication.If you are wondering what a “Fierce Buddhist” the following declaration should clarify.
As a Veteran I served my Country to make sure that the Constitution was upheld. Now, I feel compelled to defend that same document. The oath I took is as follows:
“I, William Sheehan, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; “
As a Buddhist, I also have an obligation to do what I can to benefit all sentient beings, not just the privileged few. If I see something or someone that is hurting others I must step forward and do what I can to assist them.
In Buddhism this is called a Fierce Bodhisattva. I am only on the path to Enlightenment and can only say to be a Fierce Buddhist.
I hope you will read, think and act.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 124 )
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Krampus Day!
fiercebuddhist:Great Folklore! I think this should be brought back to combat the Greed that comes with the season. Originally posted on Mister Priddy's... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
2014 Retreat Schedule
fiercebuddhist:In need of a break? Here is the schedule of retreats for the Little Village Buddhist Meditation Hall. Originally posted on Little Village... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Angry Spiders
window washers hanging ten stories up- spider starts anewAs I watch the window washers I think about the spiders that built there webs up there and how upset... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Compassion in Action
runner heading for the finish line- coward hides his faceIn reading about the explosion in Boston I was moved by one runner who had just FINISHED the race. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Tule Fog
a tule fog covers the valley- fasten seat-beltsI read about Tule fog and likes the image so much that I composed the above haiku. Read more
Posted on 14 April 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Clutch of Hens
scratching at the dirt- seniors meeting today Today I had to chuckle as I was at the library and heard a sound familiar to me. But it was out of place! Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Special Delivery
mailman delivers an unexpected visitor- AvalokiteshvaraToday a package arrived from on of our former students. Opening the package we were surprised to find a... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Metamorphoses
handwritten sign says estate sale, one day only- metamorphosesToday as I checked my email I looked at the upcoming estate sales. One hit me pretty hard. It was ... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Buddha Weeps
tilling the spring soil- Buddha weepsSo I have heard that the Buddha, when he was a little boy named Siddhartha, was watching the fields being plowed. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Lessons from Ivan
darkest of nights brightened with love- spring beginsYesterday was a horrible day with the whole family missing Ivan so very much. However, last night my wife... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Winter Coat
last car ride with a good friend- sheds winter coatToday is the end of an era. Our wonderful German shepherd Ivan Pavlov passed away. He had been ill for a year... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Year One Complete
Today is the one year anniversary of my 365 day Challenge. I completed it with only a few A special debt of gratitude to my wife for her support and inspiration... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Gloomy Morning
dawn– mimicking me awakening cloudy skyThe below haiku from Issa was my inspiration. Plus I really do not want to start the day. —-dawn– mimicking me striking... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Universe in My Cup.
stirring my coffee I hear the universe- waves on the beachAs I stirred my coffee today I thought about the physics behind the reason why when I stir my coffee... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Hot Chocolate Effect
stirring my coffee I hear the universe- waves on the beachAs I stirred my coffee today I thought about the physics behind the reason why when I stir my coffee... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Self Storage
packrats store useless items- self-storageWhen I think of attachment and hoarders I had not thought of the Self Storage market. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Red Afternoon
curious primates looking at the red planet- email from Mars. Curiosity Lands on Mars Mon, 06 Aug 2012 01:32:54 AM EDTNASA’s Curiosity rover has landed on Mars!... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Bon Odori
concentric circles ripples of the past- Obon festivalTonight was practice for Bon Odori festival. Check out the festival in your area. I also suggest reading th... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Search for Truth
a blind man moves slowly among the thorns- media rumor millToday as I was meditating I thought about the following quote and how it applies to modern life. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY -
Kernels of Violence
pop leaving bloodstains- rising flood waters As society reels from another senseless killing we try and discover how this could happen and who is at fault.... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, CREATIVITY