Facets of a Diamond – Blog
A new word: Tendaify. The Japanese Buddhist sect of Tendai that originated in China as T’ien-tai, was brought to Japan by Saicho (767-822). Its central thesis is “the notion that the absolute is inherent in all phenomena, and that each separate phenomenon is but one manifestation of an unchanging reality.”
Dr. Diamond’s poetry contains some of his most profound & personal statements. Teeming with insight, wisdom, & compassion - infused with deep spirituality.
Arthur Waley writes of Jen, our inherent humanity, as “The Way of Goodness, long discarded by the rulers of the world in favour of a Way of violence and aggression.”
In this video Dr. John Diamond shares some poignant memories of his mother, from his childhood through to her passing.
I overheard Robert Fulford, my dear friend, talking on the phone to a young osteopath wanting to learn cranial work.
From "Poems of High Life Energy." Dr. Diamond’s poetry contains some of his most profound & personal statements. Teeming with insight, wisdom & compassion.
The old Afghan photographer accosted me outside the camera store. Gripping my arm – he seemed like the Ancient Mariner – “Photography is Light!,” quoth he.