@CarlMcColman Nobody has yet articulated a Buddhist metaphysical grammar fusing eschatological drama and incarnational stakes. I suspect fusion, if it comes, will be born of reality itself evolving—contemplative depth co-constituted through dynamic reciprocity, alive to context and current.
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Copy of tweet here: 1/ I once asked the Christian master, Cynthia Bourgeault, what she believes distinguishes the contemplative experience in fundamentally ‘prophetic’ dispensations, such as Christianity, from that of ‘non-prophetic’ traditions, such as Buddhism. “I don't know," she humbly offered.
The final battle, not one fought. Once again, I'm treasuring the privilege and blessing of sitting in pre-dawn candlelight, incense rising, becoming morning. After a couple of decades away from the daily temple grind, it's lighter now. The Long March polished the step, perhaps. x.com/nick_routledge1/status/1979322958037553641
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Altar flowers, Buddha statue, and candle, in the darkness.