The “Lotus” Sutras

Jim's Guide to Enlightenment

The “Lotus” Sutras

(These do not refer to, or have any bearing on, the ancient Buddhist White Lotus Sutra of the Devine Dharma)

Sutra 100i: Past and Future enfold the Now as the Lotus petals enfold its stamens.

Sutra 100ii: The Lotus is a parable that illustrates the Harmony of the Aesthetic with the Functional.

Sutra 100iii: The Lotus symbolises the Universal Third Eye: contemplation opens the Gateway.

Sutra 100iv: Meditate upon the Lotus: its form symbolises the Sparks of Brahman, as well as the flames in Natraj’s Circle of Destruction.

Sutra 100v: While the life of the Lotus is transitory, the concept is Eternal.

Sutra 100vi: By virtue of the existence of the Lotus, that existence is validated: that is our lesson.

Sutra 100vii: Those who see only God in the Lotus are short-sighted.

Sutra 100viii: The Lotus conceptualises the Now.

Sutra 100ix: The Lotus represents a Cosmic Nexus through which we may glimpse the Truth.

Sutra 100x: The perfection of the Lotus illuminates meditation as the Spark of Brahman illuminates the Atman.

A Monster Passing By

Remember oh so long ago,
in childhood’s autumn nights,
the strange noises that would start
when Mum turned out the lights.
With head under the covers
you did not dare to cry,
lest you should be heard
by a monster passing by.

Lost and confused as a young adult, 
with home so far away,
your soul would despair and ache,
and remember a better day.
At times you almost reached the end,
but gave it another try,
conquering that primal fear
of a monster passing by.

Today we are overwhelmed and smothered,
a devolved species gone insane:
with hate, war, and corporate greed,
can peace and love come again?
Now is the time to make our stand,
win or lose, we have to try
to turn, face, and confront
our monster passing by.