Colours of a Tourist Town

Colours of a Tourist Town

“In the cultivation of the mind, our emphasis should not be on concentration, but on attention. Concentration is a process of forcing the mind to narrow down to a point, whereas attention is without frontiers.”    J. KRISHNAMURTI 

Colours are not specific to metropolis; towns have also their particular charm.

Below BoSt galleries has provided a collection of Modern art:

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Another Dabbling in Zen

Another Dabbling in Zen

A monk asked Fa-yen: “As for the finger I will not ask about it. But what is the moon?”

The Master said: “Where is the finger that you don’t ask about?”

So the monk asked: “As for the moon, I will not ask about it. But what is the finger?”

The Master said: “The moon!”

The monk challenged him: “I asked about the finger. Why did you answer, ‘the moon’?”

The Master replied: “Because you asked about the finger.”

ZEN MONDO

Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever 

you are doing. This is the ultimate.

CHUANG-TZU

“What is the Tao?” a monk asked.

“It is right in front of your nose!” the Master answered.

“So why can’t I see it?” the monk continued.

“Your Me is in the way,” the Master answered.

ZEN MONDO

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BoSt Galleries- Pathways

BoSt Galleries- Pathways

There was once an ancient Chinese Zen master who never gave teisho, or dharma talks. The monks, however, pleaded with him to give teisho, and one day, finally, he agreed. When it was time, he walked into the dharma hall, offered incense and prostrations in front of the altar, and then took his seat. After a few minutes he slowly got up, bowed, and left the dharma hall. The poor monks were all puzzled, and next time they saw him asked: “Why didn’t you say anything?”

“I’m not a dharma teacher,” he responded. “I am a Zen master.”

Zen Mondo

A monk once drew four lines in front of Ma-tsu. The top line was long and the remaining three were short. He then demanded of the Master, “Besides saying that one line is long and the other three are short, what else could you say?”

Ma-tsu drew one line on the ground and said: “This could be called either long or short. That is my answer.” 

ZEN MONDO

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Fun at the Park

Fun at the Park

Outdoor activities are an integral part of every metropolitan life. They offer a periodic reprieve from a regimented existence. They are a necessary ingredient in the maintenance of good health for men, women and their pets. Nothing surpasses a leisurely stroll down tree lined winding paths under a blossom laden canopy. Now and then you lend a casual ear and eye to the abundant life surrounding you: water fowl splashing in water, countless birds chirping their unique songs, studious tree dwellers with mouths overflowing with nuts and the occasional insects that come forth to check you out. All this offers a vital regeneration for the soul. 

This “Fun at the Park” series is made up of impressionist paintings that illustrate this feeling.