03 Wednesday Apr 2013
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Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, Buddha, Dharma, meditation, poetry, rupa, teaching, UK poet, Yorkshire poet
I have the Buddha on my back,
he’s quite an affable chap,
with a candle and a cloth,
and a purpose,
I set off…
© Backpack Buddha 03.04.2013
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
21 Thursday Mar 2013
Posted in Buddhism, Deep Stuff!, Poetry
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Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, Alice Oswald, breath, Buddhism, enlightenment, Germination, meditation, rebirth, Seed, spiritual death, spiritual growth, spiritual rebirth, transformation, UK poet, vision, Yorkshire poet
The penultimate piece was inspired by Alice Oswald‘s, ‘A Winged Seed’. The idea was to write a piece based on the idea of a seed, or a spore, travelling, or germinating.
Enlightening Seeds
Sitting, just sitting…
waiting for illumination.
There is nothing
more that I can do,
other than…
sitting, sitting, waiting
for my head to crack open
in a cacophony of life,
shattered and broken,
to all that I am.
No longer
sitting,
but waiting,
waiting for that explosion of growth,
to rip forth and pull me from mundanity,
and thrust me upon the world;
as what?
I know not,
so I will sit,
and wait,
upon this breath,
of fresh air.
© Enlightening Seeds 21.03.2013
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
A germinated seedling (Eranthis hyemalis) emerges from the ground (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
17 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in Buddhism, Deep Stuff!, Poetry
Remember not
to forget
to remember
close your eyes
breathe in
breathe out
close your eyes
the silence brings
remembrance
not to forget
to remember
© Remember Remember 17.01.2013
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
English: Kwan Yin – Chinese goddess of mercy & compassion Statue of Kwan Yin in the grounds of Greenway House (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
05 Saturday Jan 2013
Posted in Buddhism, Deep Stuff!, Poetry
Oh fragile temple
Oh temperate soul
Let me be silent
And master control
© Awakenings 05.01.2013
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
Lotus Bloom (Photo credit: Chris Hunkeler)
06 Sunday May 2012
Posted in Deep Stuff!, Poetry, Worldly Winds
Tags
awareness, Buddha, Buddha Day, Buddha mind, Buddha nature, compassion, enlightenment, meditation, poetry, Sangha, vision
In celebration of Buddha Day.
Dedicated to Resting in Awareness – www.restinginawareness.com
Buddha mind
Burning bright
Searing serenity
Luminous light.
Buddha eyes
Warrior’s way
Diamond depth
Gentle gaze.
Buddha nature
Human heart
Sangha sings
Compassionate.
© Buddha Day 2012
By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
Photo credit Julie Bailey
Taken at Buddha Day – The Sheffield Buddhist Centre
16 Monday Apr 2012
Posted in Daily life, Deep Stuff!, Poetry, Worldly Winds
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Buddha, Buddhism, Dharma, Incense, meditation, poetry, practising, reflection, shrine room, Singing bowl
Quiet in the Shrine room
sitting, silent, practising.
Birds call out and sing
the song of the Dharma.
A dog in the distance eulogises.
Sheep call for compassion;
the cows quiet,
contemplating,
ruminating
reflecting.
The rain hits the hollow roof.
The gentle, muffled, shuffle,
Of one who is suffering.
An offering of focus,
clarity and
love.
The singing bowl sings
The candle flickers
The incense spirals
Time for release.
© Practicing 2012
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
Statue of Buddha in Vietnam (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
12 Monday Mar 2012
Posted in Deep Stuff!, Humour, Poetry, Worldly Winds
Just sitting…
Just sitting on this mat,
my mind like a Cat.
Is herding cats quite possible?
I ponder; be philosophical!
Just sitting…
Just sitting on this mat,
my mind like a Puma.
Sleek and slick and lurking,
my fantasies still flirting!
Just sitting…
Just sitting on this mat,
my mind like a Tiger.
Hunting prey and stalking,
when do the thoughts stop talking?
Just sitting…
Just sitting on this mat,
my mind like an Ocelot.
No reason to this rhyme,
but to highlight I cough a lot!
Just sitting…
Just sitting on this mat,
my mind like a Lion.
Ferocious and unstoppable,
Enlightenment quite possible!
© The Cat sat on the Mat 12/03/2012
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
