Seeing things differently...

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 13 Apr 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Malachite	13 Apr 2002
I read this, and liked it, so I'm going to inflict it on you guys as well! Its from 'The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts', by Louis de Bernieres...in case you've heard of it... And it also includes a humourous variation on Crowley's Sexual Magick rites...;) " There was once a painter who travelled into the cordillera in order to paint an invisible picture of Christ. When he had finished, the local indians scrambled up the rocks to examine it and found that it was in fact a picture of Viracocha. A Chinaman passing by went up to see what it was that was causing such exitement, and found to his surprise that on the rock was a picture of the Buddha. The painter stuck to his assertion that it was Christ who was invisibly portrayed, and a loud and rancorous argument developed. In the midst of the altercation one of the Indians noticed that the portrait had erased itself." This might be better in the Spirituality Forum, but I'm not sure its deep enough, and it follows up that lovely Zen story..;)

Kiama	14 Apr 2002
Thanks for sharing that Malachite! It illustrates beautifully a concept which is very interesting... Kiama

Liliana	14 Apr 2002
OOOOOH I think I just found a quote to use in my email sig :)

Malachite	14 Apr 2002
Liliana:...possibly too long?..;)

Liliana	14 Apr 2002
for forums, yes,for email, no :)

Malachite	14 Apr 2002
Personally, i use things with 'bomb' and 'president' in the same sentence...just to irritate the cia...

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