[Buddha-l] Buddha's Meditation

[S.A. Feite]

On Jul 6, 2011, at 2:10 PM, Richard Hayes wrote:

> I can see now that growing up with a geological father was a helpful preparation for becoming a Buddhist. He had a habit of putting every human concern into the context of what a flash in the pan the cenozoic era is, and what a minor event the formation of the planet earth is in the history of the Milky Way, and what a puny event the Milky Way is....well, you get the idea. It always worked to help me get over the inconvenience of my latest stubbed toe or failed romance.

As a trained geologist I appreciate this POV.

Of course, for you, it probably meant each family vacation was both a field trip and a appreciation of the ley of the land. 

It's a great way to grow up.