Temple Sought

Posted on November 3, 2003 in Myths & Mysticism

Ananda once said to the Buddha that associating with what was beautiful — in friends, in places, in nature, etc. — was half of the spiritual life.

“No!” cried the Buddha. “It’s the whole of the spiritual life!”

I look at myself and think where is the temple of beauty for the likes of me? Nothing ersatz please. I’m picky.