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Friday, May 30, 2025

Fred LaMotte - “Enlightenment is a sacred joke.”

 





Leave the kingdom of Should

and settle in the land of Not Knowing,

where the wise have broken their wine cups 

stumbling, falling in astonished laughter.

Where pairs of opposites grow 

on a single vine 

and lovers squeeze amrit from thorns. 

Be done with this yearning 

for who you already are.

This begging for what you have.

This beating your breast like a weary pilgrim 

who can’t find the journey’s end 

in every footstep.

Be done with masters of meditation 

who never whisper in your ear, 

“Enlightenment is a sacred joke.”

Friend, don’t be so serious 

about God.

You might miss her scat singing.

You might miss the wayless

playfulness of death.

If your teacher isn't a trickster,

you’ve probably been tricked!

The truly uncivilized Guru

will lead you off trail

into the wilderness

of your heart.




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