Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality

WheelWalker

(9,208 posts)

8. No coming and no going...

Reply to Hekate (Original post)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 03:00 AM

Mar 2023

Just before Ninakawa passed away the Zen master Ikkyu visited him. "Shall I lead you on?" Ikkyu asked.

Ninakawa replied: "I came here alone and I go alone. What help could you be to me?"

Ikkyu answered: "If you think you really come and go, that is your delusion. Let me show you the path on which there is no coming and no going."

With his words, Ikkyu had revealed the path so clearly that Ninakawa smiled and passed away.

Live with cause and leave results to the great law of the universe.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

25 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I don't know where to post this, but a close friend is passing soon & I'm asking for positive vibes [View all] Hekate Mar 2023 OP

A friend who is facing the imminent death of her beloved sister finds fierywoman Mar 2023 #1

Thank you for this Hekate Mar 2023 #3

What a beautiful memory/eulogy you've written, my dear Hekate . . . CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2023 #2

She's also refusing visitors. A bunch of us signed a card, which will be left at the hospice... Hekate Mar 2023 #4

What a beautiful tribute Easterncedar Mar 2023 #5

I am so sorry for your loss, Hekate! pnwmom Mar 2023 #6

What an immense loss Hekate. mahina Mar 2023 #7

No coming and no going... WheelWalker Mar 2023 #8

Sorry for your loss Hekate KS Toronado Mar 2023 #9

What a beautiful tribute to your friend. I am wishing peace to her in her crossing and strength to LoisB Mar 2023 #10

Such Beautuful Vibes Cha Mar 2023 #11

She is with you, always.💕 Guilded Lilly Mar 2023 #12

Well, in my circle of friends NJCher Mar 2023 #13

I wonder if my rediscovery of the ritual I wrote for her was that sign, a message... Hekate Mar 2023 #25

Vibes and thoughts sent kozar Mar 2023 #14

What a magnificent life renate Mar 2023 #15

A lovely tribute for your dear friend. Lonestarblue Mar 2023 #16

A beautiful eulogy! mia Mar 2023 #17

Good friends are irreplaceable. babylonsister Mar 2023 #18

Beautiful Dear_Prudence Mar 2023 #19

I am so sorry to here this, Hekate. sheshe2 Mar 2023 #20

She will, however... 2naSalit Mar 2023 #21

This is so sad. I hope you will be okay. I will light a candle for her to help ratchiweenie Mar 2023 #22

UPDATE: Leona Volition Marie, PhD has passed, as of last night. I thank you all, deeply... Hekate Mar 2023 #23

Oh my, but she is lovely...❤️ AmBlue Mar 2023 #24