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dalang · 12-22-2003, 07:12 PM

The Spirit of the Clouds, traveling east on a gentle breeze, happened to meet with Chaos, who was wandering about slapping his buttocks and hopping like a bird.

Surprised at this, the Spirit of the Clouds stood respectfully and asked, "Venerable Sir, who are you, and why do you do that?"

Without ceasing to slap his buttocks and hop like a bird, Chaos replied, "I am having a good time."

The Spirit of the Clouds said, "I should like to ask you a question."

Chaos looked up to him and said "Pooh!"

The Spirit of the Clouds went on, "The ether of heaven is out of harmony; the ether of earth is confined; the six influences are not in proper relation; the four seasons occur irregularly. Now I wish to harmonize the essence of the six influences so as to nourish all living creatures; how can this be done?"

Chaos just went on slapping his buttocks and hopping like a bird. "I don't know," he said, shaking his head, "I don't know."

(to be continued)

lapietra · 12-22-2003, 07:15 PM

*waits with bated breath*

Frieda · 12-22-2003, 08:43 PM

more! more!

masterofNone · 12-23-2003, 11:05 AM

i think i know this chaos guy.

dalang · 12-23-2003, 08:36 PM

The Spirit of the Clouds had no opportunity to question him further at that time. But three years later, when he was again traveling in the east, just as he was passing by the wilderness, he again chanced upon Chaos.

Overjoyed, he hurried up to him and said "Have you forgotten me, Spirit of the Clouds?", Chaos said, "I drift here and there, with no idea of what I seek; moved only by the impulse of the moment, I have no idea where I am going. I wander aimlessly, regarding all things without prejudice or guile; how should I know anything?"

The Spirit of the Clouds replied, "I consider myself, also, a creature of impulse, yet the people follow me about. The people take me as their model; I can't help it. I would like a word from you as to what I should do."

Chaos said, "Natural laws are violated, the consistution of things is overturned, the operation of nature aborted, the herds of animals are scattered, all the birds cry out in the nighttime, plants and trees are devastated and the harm reaches the insect world- all this because of the mistake of governing men."

"Yes," said the Spirit of the Clouds, " so what should I do?"

Chaos said, "This idea of 'doing' is what makes the trouble. Stop it."

(more to come)

Coffee · 12-23-2003, 09:28 PM

yes...can we have more please.

*coffee is dragged off to a work house for children who have the temerity to ask for more*

dalang · 12-24-2003, 01:46 PM

"I have had a hard time finding you," the Spirit of the Clouds said, "and I would appreciate a word more."

Chaos told him, "Rest in position of doing nothing, and things will take care of themselves. Relax your body, spit out your intelligence, forget about principles. Cast yourself into the ocean of existence, unshackle your mind, free your spirit, make yourself as quiet as a stone. All things return to their root, without knowing that they do so. Because they lack knowledge, they never leave the state of primal simplicity. But let them once be conscious, and it is gone! Never ask the names of things, do not to spy out the workings of their natures and all things will flourish of themselves."

The Spirit of the Clouds said, "You've given me the secret of your power, and unveiled me a mystery. I have sought it all my life; today it is mine."

He took his leave of Chaos and went on his way.

The End

(the author of this had no firsthand knowledge of lion training.)

12-22-2003, 07:12 PM	#1
dalang distant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: No Wake Zone Posts: 692	a parable The Spirit of the Clouds, traveling east on a gentle breeze, happened to meet with Chaos, who was wandering about slapping his buttocks and hopping like a bird. Surprised at this, the Spirit of the Clouds stood respectfully and asked, "Venerable Sir, who are you, and why do you do that?" Without ceasing to slap his buttocks and hop like a bird, Chaos replied, "I am having a good time." The Spirit of the Clouds said, "I should like to ask you a question." Chaos looked up to him and said "Pooh!" The Spirit of the Clouds went on, "The ether of heaven is out of harmony; the ether of earth is confined; the six influences are not in proper relation; the four seasons occur irregularly. Now I wish to harmonize the essence of the six influences so as to nourish all living creatures; how can this be done?" Chaos just went on slapping his buttocks and hopping like a bird. "I don't know," he said, shaking his head, "I don't know." (to be continued)

12-22-2003, 08:43 PM	#3
Frieda in limbo Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 19,503	more! more! __________________ zoek waar je wil, maar het zit in jezelf oh yeah

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12-22-2003, 07:15 PM	#2
lapietra half baked Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: just ducky Posts: 12,078	waits with bated breath

12-23-2003, 11:05 AM	#4
masterofNone ________ Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,131	i think i know this chaos guy.

12-23-2003, 08:36 PM	#5
dalang distant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: No Wake Zone Posts: 692	The Spirit of the Clouds had no opportunity to question him further at that time. But three years later, when he was again traveling in the east, just as he was passing by the wilderness, he again chanced upon Chaos. Overjoyed, he hurried up to him and said "Have you forgotten me, Spirit of the Clouds?", Chaos said, "I drift here and there, with no idea of what I seek; moved only by the impulse of the moment, I have no idea where I am going. I wander aimlessly, regarding all things without prejudice or guile; how should I know anything?" The Spirit of the Clouds replied, "I consider myself, also, a creature of impulse, yet the people follow me about. The people take me as their model; I can't help it. I would like a word from you as to what I should do." Chaos said, "Natural laws are violated, the consistution of things is overturned, the operation of nature aborted, the herds of animals are scattered, all the birds cry out in the nighttime, plants and trees are devastated and the harm reaches the insect world- all this because of the mistake of governing men." "Yes," said the Spirit of the Clouds, " so what should I do?" Chaos said, "This idea of 'doing' is what makes the trouble. Stop it." (more to come)

12-23-2003, 09:28 PM	#6
Coffee Cheeses Save Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Floating Posts: 9,204	yes...can we have more please. coffee is dragged off to a work house for children who have the temerity to ask for more

12-24-2003, 01:46 PM	#7
dalang distant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: No Wake Zone Posts: 692	"I have had a hard time finding you," the Spirit of the Clouds said, "and I would appreciate a word more." Chaos told him, "Rest in position of doing nothing, and things will take care of themselves. Relax your body, spit out your intelligence, forget about principles. Cast yourself into the ocean of existence, unshackle your mind, free your spirit, make yourself as quiet as a stone. All things return to their root, without knowing that they do so. Because they lack knowledge, they never leave the state of primal simplicity. But let them once be conscious, and it is gone! Never ask the names of things, do not to spy out the workings of their natures and all things will flourish of themselves." The Spirit of the Clouds said, "You've given me the secret of your power, and unveiled me a mystery. I have sought it all my life; today it is mine." He took his leave of Chaos and went on his way. The End (the author of this had no firsthand knowledge of lion training.)