Dhamma doodles 😁

[anon29387788]

LOVE this thread!!!

Thanks so much!!

Love, smiles and Dhamma teachings…couldn’t ask for much more!

[yodha]

In the longstanding tradition of assigning multiple titles to Buddhist works, this doodle is called Empty Seat, or Mahaparinibbana, or Feeling Lonely…

Ayya @Aranya, this is how I usually show the Buddha.

[frankk]

@yodha

So my doodle challenge has turned into a challenge for myself! I have never drawn the Buddha because I’m not sure how to represent him adequately in a silly doodle… But I’ll see what I can do.

Please keep in mind sutta passages like MN 128, in which the Buddha is not recognized by the gatekeeper and turned away. The inference is the Buddha wore the same type of robe, shaved his head, and looked like a Bhikkhu who followed his vinaya. I like your doodles but I’m going to hurl if I see a brahman top knot, a pineapple looking tumor growing out of the top of his head, or dumbo ears.

[yodha]

Ayya @Aranya, your doodle is ready and will be posted tomorrow!

@frankk

The inference is the Buddha wore the same type of robe, shaved his head, and looked like a Bhikkhu who followed his vinaya

My concern was more that a doodle with the Buddha should be beautiful and inspiring, not about his type of robe… But of course now I couldn’t resist drawing a topknot!

[sabbamitta]

@yodha

Heavenly beings visit

Two days ago there was this article in the leading (or rather only) regional Saarland newspaper, the “Saarbrücker Zeitung”, about an exhibition in the Saarland museum, called “Saar-Wars”:

Probably that would be THE opportunity for me to do something about my lack of knowledge concerning extraterrestrial life! Thanks to you, Venerable @yodha, and your profile picture I know already what light sabers look like - that’s a great improvement. For there was one occasion in the past when I had to translate a talk on this really inspiring spiritual journey and I had to hopelessly disappoint the speaker and the audience because of my complete ignorance of the topic…

(Never in my life had I seen any star wars movie, I din’t know any of the devices and procedures mentioned in that talk - so how could I translate them?)

Learning…

[yodha]

@sabbamitta

light sabers

@sabbamitta

Yes, I think you should definitely use that

@sabbamitta

opportunity for me to do something about my lack of knowledge concerning extraterrestrial life!

I’m glad my presence here is contributing to combatting ignorance and bringing light to the unenlightened!

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(Vulcans are from Star Trek, light sabers are from Star Wars)

[yodha]

@sabbamitta

For there was one occasion in the past when I had to translate a talk on this really inspiring spiritual journey and I had to hopelessly disappoint the speaker and the audience because of my complete ignorance of the topic

Has this memorable talk been preserved for posterity?
If yes, can you upload it or link to it?

[sabbamitta]

@yodha

Has this memorable talk been preserved for posterity?

If yes, can you upload it or link to it?

Unfortunately not!

[sabbamitta]

@yodha

Vulcans are from Star Trek, light sabers are from Star War

Thanks for your compassion to teach me the deep truths of life, Venerable!

[sabbamitta]

Is there a way to add a light saber to the emojis? That would certainly be worth it!

[yodha]

This thread is moving away quite a bit from the purpose of the OP. So I’m glad @sabbamitta that your insights into reality are expanding but if you don’t mind, I’ve created a new thread here, if you want to continue the discussion.

[sabbamitta]

Yes, thank you for keeping an eye to stay on topic!

[yodha]

Ayya @Aranya, here’s your doodle. I hope you like it.

@Aranya

Dmp 387

“The sun shines by day, the moon shines by night. The warrior shines in armor, the holy man shines in meditation. But the Buddha shines resplendent all day and all night.”

[yodha]

If you prefer less colourful:

[Timothy]

Absolutely wonderful, Venerable @yodha! My favorite doodle yet! Although, I hesitate to call it a doodle, as all of your creations thus far, to me, qualify as bona-fide works of ART!

[Mat]

This is excellent!

@yodha, could you do this one for me please?

'“That disciple of the noble ones — thus devoid of covetousness, devoid of ill will, unbewildered, alert, mindful — keeps pervading the first direction with an awareness imbued with metta… compassion… appreciation… equanimity, likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the fourth. Thus above, below, & all around, everywhere, in its entirety, he keeps pervading the all-encompassing cosmos with an awareness imbued with equanimity — abundant, expansive, immeasurable, without hostility, without ill will. Just as a strong conch-trumpet blower can notify the four directions without any difficulty.” SN42.8

I hope this is not too difficult and I’m not in a rush,

with metta,

[yodha]

Well, you created a light saber emoji so how can I say no to you?

I’ll see if I can come up with something. Might take a while. I need to wait for inspiration, and I’m running out of art supplies! Ayya Aranya’s doodle was made on the back of an old piece of scrap paper…

[Linda]

wow, wow, wow, please keep these coming Venerable. I find myself looking forward to them when I open SC. Oops, I know I shouldn’t get attached … but they really bring a lot of joy. Also, great reflection on the Dhamma and a wonderful way to start a meditation session, makes the heart light and happy.

I really love this last one, and especially the version with the deep blue sky/space… captures the passage so well.

May I ask where you are located?

[Vimala]

@Linda

May I ask where you are located?

I guess in cyberspace!

[yodha]

@Linda

they really bring a lot of joy. Also, great reflection on the Dhamma and a wonderful way to start a meditation session, makes the heart light and happy.

Thanks, I’m glad people enjoy them.

@Linda

May I ask where you are located?

Still stuck on planet earth but I do hope that someone will build a spaceship soon.