Comments on: Prick(s)

By: (0v0)

(0v0) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:11:50 +0000

This is hilarious. Relieved to have it confirmed that KW is a prick, which the “narcicissm central” section of his website (!!!) just confirmed for me.

But while on the books about buddhism and all, I’d make an exception for Pema Chodron on her bookcovers with her bowl cut and crinkly eyes. The look on her face isn’t trying to be deep, quizzical or intriguining; and she’s “objectively” sort of homely. When I see it, I think: “Wow. She is so normal and accessible.”

By: Arturo

Arturo — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:15:36 +0000

Hi Karen
I wonder if your husband is onto something. The great book, “Seeking the heart of wisdom” by Goldstein and Kornfield have no images whether in front or back. I was wondering what Jack Kornfield looked like when I went to a daylong with him. He seems so humble and funny. One book I started but have not completed, about a year after purchasing it, is by a practitioner of Tibetan buddhism, a “lama” , someone originally from NY. It seemed that his passion was writing and this was his vehicle. I stopped at page 10 of 500 when I could not sense humility in the writing. But you know, there is no picture of the author on the front, and a postage stamp sized one on the back cover. Maybe I’ll take the marker out so I can finish reading the book. But then I won’t be able to sell the book or give it away when I finish it. What plans do you have for your marked books?

It’s funny, checking the books made me find a book I did not know I had bought, titled, “Shadows in the Sun, Travels to Landscapes of Spirit and Desire.” There is no picture of the author. Only on the inside face of the jacket, in the back. That seems standard.

It’s funny how Laskmi refers to her practice as criminal when it doesn’t follow the method exactly.
Cheers,
Arturo

By: donutszenmom

donutszenmom — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:17:38 +0000

Wow, well I guess that really tests the meeting Buddha on the road rule, eh?

By: laksmi

laksmi — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:32:36 +0000

oh, my copy of ‘healing anger’ (strange title for someone like ME to have, eh?), by the Dalai Lama has his giant face and glasses right on the front…Prick.

By: gartenfische

gartenfische — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:51:31 +0000

Interesting. Got me looking at the books on my desk (too lazy to travel far for the experiment). Three Buddhism books, two general God books, six poetry books. None have big author photos, front or back (six are by women).

This is a lamentable fad, particularly concerning spiritual type books. We’re supposed to reduce our ego, but look at the big ego telling us to reduce our egos!

Too bad about KW. Though he does sort of come across that way, so I guess I’m not surprised.

By: donutszenmom

donutszenmom — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:11:42 +0000

Haha! Shanti Dave, that’s hilarious! Honestly, I think some of his ideas rock, but I am totally put off by his website and the way it feels so strictly run. As if he won’t let other people’s ideas be mixed in with his own. I’ll tell my husband about what a prick KW is. He’ll be happy to know.

Laksmi, use eyeliner if you want to be conciliatory and Sharpie if you want to rub his nose in his own bad behavior. I can’t wait to hear how the workshop goes! Blog about any really good suggestions for backbends. I need the help.

By: shantidave

shantidave — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:57:29 +0000

Hi DZM,

I met and hung out with ken wilber he is one big effing prick.I’m glad you put him in his place, somebody needs too! All brain, bravado and very little warmth in my opinion….totally full of himself.

By: laksmi

laksmi — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:24:18 +0000

I think you are right, karen. do you think he would prefer it if I used a sharpie or some eyeliner? I think I may go to his backbending workshop at the end of the month. Not because I need it, because my backbending rocks, but because I just want to go dip my toe in and I can’t go any other way since I’m such a criminal now.

By: donutszenmom

donutszenmom — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:35:25 +0000

Yeah, I’ve been reading about your angst re: the old shala, Laksmi. I think you’ll have a different perspective if you just go over there and write “Prick” on your ex-teacher’s forehead. Then you’ll be able to practice with him again, if you want to.

And yes, Tova, ALL Ann Coulter books should *definitely* have “Prick” written on them, whether her picture is there or not. I thought a little about the fact that I don’t recall seeing big pictures on the front of books authored by women. That’s a whole ‘nother post!

By: Tova

Tova — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:47:18 +0000

people are funny on sunday! i want to go look through all my books and see if i have any books with the female authors on the cover. seems like a thing Anne Coulter would do (NO! i don’t own any of her books!). she is definitely a prick.