> What do others here feel about the affinities
> between the work and thought of Clark Ashton Smith
> and Eastern philosophies/religions, such as Zen?
> The parallels seem quite rich, to me...
> it encapsulated hypocrisy and self-contradiction
> about as well as one could hope
The Ethical Precepts and Philosophical Tenets of Zen Buddhism
"Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain and will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering words that can cause division or discord, or that can cause the family or the community to break. I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small."
Buddha smiles
"Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others,
> I haven't even read this person's latest replies,
> nor do I intend to do so...
> I've lately been avoiding all subject headings that
> have anything "fishy" about them...
I am committed to cultivating loving speech
> Now, the little dear is calling for an end to the
> thread, which is more amusing, still.
> the poor creature's bruised
> and battered ego simply wouldn't allow it to stop.
> > And you really think that this analogy applies to,
> > say, horror literature versus Literature with a
> > capital "L"? Lol. If so, then there's really no
> > need for further discussion.
> >
> oh we are smug [Shame on you, Mr Pearson!].
and deep listening
> I haven't even read this person's latest replies,
> nor do I intend to do so.
> I've lately been avoiding all subject headings that
> have anything "fishy" about them
in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope.
> I know; quite funny, isn't it? Of course, Ghoti
> replies to posts not addressed to
> him/her/it (
lusus naturae? ;-) ), too,
> and completely fails to address substantive
> arguments, but none of that matters.
etc.
I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain and will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering words that can cause division or discord,
> Someone proposed a work by Lewis or Tolkien, to which
> the professor replied, "Those Christian apologetics give me the
> creeps". Amen to that!
etc.
or that can cause the family or the community to break. I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small."
Vide supra.