tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post206509787833093684..comments2024-02-21T08:09:35.889-08:00Comments on ZenDotStudio: "Choose A Nice Road"ZenDotStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-27382140591716994182011-11-22T14:26:05.894-08:002011-11-22T14:26:05.894-08:00Your work is very calming and tranquil. You can te...Your work is very calming and tranquil. You can tell a lot of reflection comes into your works. They're very cerebral and delicate. Beautiful and stunning works.Shelley Whitinghttp://shellwhiting.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-57924919459707531232011-08-22T20:59:41.769-07:002011-08-22T20:59:41.769-07:00Welcome h'OM'e ... it's so good to see...Welcome h'OM'e ... it's so good to see you and your work again following my two month retreat from the blog-o-sphere...<br /><br />so excellent to see your Buddha's once again.Donna Iona Drozdahttp://donnaionadrozda.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-15423287009843646702011-08-20T07:59:54.542-07:002011-08-20T07:59:54.542-07:00According to the date of your blog post, you shoul...According to the date of your blog post, you should be returning soon from your retreat.. of peaceful quiet meditation.. sounds wonderful and I hope you return filled with peace.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-90232578073529166472011-08-15T04:46:44.603-07:002011-08-15T04:46:44.603-07:00As so often, I find much food for thought here, Ca...As so often, I find much food for thought here, Carole--today post no exception! "Walk so that your footprints bear only the marks of peaceful joy and complete freedom." I have yet to read Thaya's book of walking meditation--it is on my list. This line moves move, reminds me to relax in the present more, and "work" less in my mediation & mindfulness. Wishing you a Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-49501314108484330232011-08-14T19:07:34.714-07:002011-08-14T19:07:34.714-07:00Sounds wonderful Carole :) I am looking forward se...Sounds wonderful Carole :) I am looking forward seeing you and your work again.... I will miss your inspiration !!! Have a wonderful time !Michele Meisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654656284201039878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-48439401802059450972011-08-14T04:37:13.257-07:002011-08-14T04:37:13.257-07:00a retreat. sounds wonderful and may you be in pea...a retreat. sounds wonderful and may you be in peace on your walkings.<br /><br />often as i walk down the road i place my hands in prayer position. somehow it slows me down. a mini-walking meditation.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-24154503353272053982011-08-13T22:54:26.267-07:002011-08-13T22:54:26.267-07:00Nice words to practice by. I think that I will try...Nice words to practice by. I think that I will try to put them into practice this week while you are away. Thanks for the reminders and the prompt. Sometimes we just need a kick in the rear.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046623774704584939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-45872013840181339842011-08-13T12:50:03.788-07:002011-08-13T12:50:03.788-07:00Sharmon - that's a great thought! I will put ...Sharmon - that's a great thought! I will put it into the retreat mix and let it percolate. thanks for the kind wishes. And may the worry and sorrow be erased from your steps as well!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-17301112784794440592011-08-13T11:55:58.386-07:002011-08-13T11:55:58.386-07:00I can definitely see abstract qualities in your Bu...I can definitely see abstract qualities in your Buddha paintings; maybe it's possible paint the Buddha in a more abstract way? Just a thought. Thank you for the Thich Nhat Hanh quote, a reminder which comes to me at a time when I fear my footsteps leave marks of worry and sorrow. I think I'll try a walking meditation this week. I wish you a peaceful retreat, where you walk so that Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-8390767160886190162011-08-13T08:34:51.110-07:002011-08-13T08:34:51.110-07:00Thanks, David. May your steps fill your heart with...Thanks, David. May your steps fill your heart with equanimity & joy!<br /><br />Gallery Juana- Yes, you can do walking meditation anywhere. I imagine you have some lovely places to do that. Ah yes, our habitual thinking, mine tires me out!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-13020429427319744592011-08-13T07:04:10.034-07:002011-08-13T07:04:10.034-07:00A walking meditation sounds like a marvelous way t...A walking meditation sounds like a marvelous way to retreat for 7 days. And I appreciate your advice on how to do my own walking meditation. I hope to try this soon:)<br /><br />Wise words by Hanh on habitual thinking.<br /><br />Now I understand more about the Buddha paintings. They are calming and now I know why.GalleryJuanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575583597100806570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-58793274605359607582011-08-12T23:58:07.628-07:002011-08-12T23:58:07.628-07:00Thanks for this post, Carole! I'll do some mi...Thanks for this post, Carole! I'll do some mindful walking while you are away. And I fourth the motion that you have a joyful retreat!David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-60966120697134439552011-08-12T21:49:19.978-07:002011-08-12T21:49:19.978-07:00Thanks Lynne, love the inglow!Thanks Lynne, love the inglow!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-83537397966927669012011-08-12T21:35:50.880-07:002011-08-12T21:35:50.880-07:00yes, yes, i love this about the 'why' of t...yes, yes, i love this about the 'why' of the buddha paintings... and this gives me food for thought.<br /><br />joy-full retreat to you, carole!<br /><br />xoxo (and a deep bow)<br /><br />lol, word verification is 'inglow'. that's what *i'm* talkin' about. ; )lynne hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682812765012431260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-82729172660086318862011-08-12T20:25:56.660-07:002011-08-12T20:25:56.660-07:00Thanks Christine, as always for your kind words an...Thanks Christine, as always for your kind words and encouraging presence. Be well!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-89837977735682066272011-08-12T19:58:03.016-07:002011-08-12T19:58:03.016-07:00You *know* how I *love* your Buddha paintings! I ...You *know* how I *love* your Buddha paintings! I hope you never stop painting them! They *are* such a reflection of that innate state of natural Presence - which is why I'm drawn to them. :)<br /><br />And I love how you've combined/blended/merged your love of abstractness with the Buddha face. Such a unique style.<br /><br />Have a joy-filled retreat. May your footprints leave the Mystic Meanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746429719911446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-23502620329091877412011-08-12T18:58:10.679-07:002011-08-12T18:58:10.679-07:00Thanks! And your footprints as well!Thanks! And your footprints as well!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-61139439723182752402011-08-12T18:25:08.785-07:002011-08-12T18:25:08.785-07:00Have a wonderful retreat, Carole. May you have pe...Have a wonderful retreat, Carole. May you have peaceful, joyous footprints. ;-)Hazelnoreply@blogger.com