Conventional and Ultimate Truths
lava~palm trunk
whatever exists is either a conventional truth or an ultimate truth, and since ultimate truth refers just to emptiness, everything except emptiness is a conventional truth. For example, things such as houses, cars and tables are all conventional truths. Although conventional truths are false objects, nevertheless they actually exist because a mind directly perceiving a conventional truth is a valid mind, a completely reliable mind. Emptiness is not a separate reality existing behind conventional appearances, but is the real nature of those appearances. (even Albert Einstein knew this!)
http://anitamoorjani.com/ when one has time…it is quite a fascinating video and story! to achieve death and have your wisdom eye opened to reveal ultimate truth! i’ll never forget Steve Jobs last words….”oh wow, oh wow…” or Manjushri whom giggled with delighted surprise…that is my goal…to achieve a joyful death with family present with love in their hearts, peace within their minds and of course, yes, as with all ordinary humans we will be sad and grieve at random and in different ways it is the path of human nature to suffer….until we realize the truth….we’re all interconnected, we’re all impermanent, we all die and nothing exists independently from anything.
so put your hate, anger and divisive speech aside and put on your thinking caps, open your hearts and minds and shift your views towards a world that is created by nothing but loving kindness…i begin a 4 -5 week retreat in mantra counting (110,000) to be exact. it is very structured and goes from morning to sundown, a preparation to become truth, recycled back into the earths elements, to let go in retreat with my guru at my heart.
Hospice comes next week to discuss my options to keep me comfortable.
i pray for peace of mind and i pray for you….
December 10th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
This was the first thing I read on my computer this morning and your words and wishes have stuck with me. I deeply admire your strength and resolve, both of which make it easier for me to accept what is coming. My heart and prayers are with you, Hank, your folks, Mariko, Laural and their mates. But especially with you. love, always, Deb
December 10th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
I need your prayers.
Ditto Deb’s message above.
Toward eternity,
Love Diana
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyakowitz/6490541859/in/photostream
December 13th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Oh, Hazel. I am blessed to know you and blessed to have your prayers. You have my love, support and prayers. Love, Michelle
December 14th, 2011 at 11:01 am
farewell hazel,
i wish there was more to say or more to do…
thank you for all of the amazing support and encouragement you always had for my welding.
it was invaluable.
your courage and wisdom is heartbreaking and inspiring.
love and strength to you and yours,
adam
December 16th, 2011 at 10:50 am
you are the most beautiful woman, inside and out. you are an inspiration. this entry has made me cry. i have no proper words. i wish i could show you how you make me feel.. it is a resounding, calm, brave, knowing and safe feeling. you are in my heart forever…
December 16th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Hazel,
I had to post about you. I wrote a small piece at my blog.
much love.
http://unpredictablethoughts.com/2011/12/16/meeting-hazel/
December 17th, 2011 at 3:39 am
Dear Hazel,
You are so beautiful you take my breath away.
Love always,
Diane
December 23rd, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. I say without attachment how much I love this brave, wise, beautiful form you have appeared in.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mahala
December 24th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Dearest Hazel – your art, your thoughts, your kindness, your wisdom – is simply amazing. My best to you and your family, this holiday season and forever.
Chris
December 30th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Thinking of you