beyond belief and ideas

beyond belief and ideas

there are moments that

transcend the times of life

and connect us to the ultimate

reality of the unfolding presence.

can this become more

than opinion,

or more that our expectations?

settling into the moment

we can not define a single

minute detail

for it is this indefinable

and unknowable

mystery that life

brings forth and we must

ultimately follow.

becoming or just allowing

the flow and the ebb of

our situation

free from any perception

or expectations

that may limit this

ongoing unfolding of eternity.

so we are

and we become

and we can see

but is it beyond

this ultimate idea

of life

that we have in our heads?

love

is not an idea.

compassion

is not an action.

piety

is not being kind to parents.

grace

is not a gift from god.

all of our lives

are perfect

transcendent

and perfect.

just this

just now

be!


Photo: Samantabhadra's Temple on Emei Shan, PRC 2004