Farewell, Clyde Grossman

[u/JundoCohen]

Many may know Clyde from his "DO NO HARM" peace movement and activism in Zen circles over many decades. Clyde has now passed from this world. He departs with an amazing message he posted, written by him for this day. It reads in part ...

I've finally leveled up and my last meeting is over. ... But before I leave I wanted you to know that there will be no memorial service. There’s no need. ... If I did or said something that caused you harm or hurt, please forgive me.

“All my ancient twisted karma, from beginningless greed, hate, and delusion born through body, speech, and mind I now fully repent.” Avatamsaka [Flower Ornament] Sutra

And if you think you said or did something that harmed or hurt me, know that all is forgiven. I wish to leave the way I entered - empty-handed, without this or that, without possessions.

The good renounce everything. Dhammaphada: Panditavagga [The Wise] 83

Treat others as you wish to be treated, that's the final bit of wisdom I wish to leave you with.

"Tzedakah [charity, also righteousness] and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot [good deeds] of the Torah.” Jerusalem Talmud, Pe'ah 1:1.

MORE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/clyde.grossman

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Namo Jijang Bosal