Monthly Archives: July 2017

Transmission of Enlightenment in Buddhism

Posted on July 29, 2017 by paulyr2

The Buddha held up a flower before his circle of disciples.  All were confused except one, M. (I abbreviate the name), who smiled.  Buddha was happy and announced that M. had received enlightenment and wisdom.  M. alone understood. ‘The Flower … Continue reading →

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Telling the Truth about Trump

Posted on July 15, 2017 by paulyr2

I’d named spades as trump and had 90 points meld, a marriage in trump, pinochle (jack of diamonds/queen of spades) and a nine of spades.  I had double 10 in trump, but no aces in the suit.  The bid was … Continue reading →

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Looking at the Sky and Seeing Stars

Posted on July 15, 2017 by paulyr2

In the night, I was hit by a car and knocked out.   I awoke flat on my back, with a wide sky above and nobody around.  All was silent.  [The end.]

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