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Do Not Disturb [Photography Contest Travel Photography & Place]

© Reynaldo D. Reyes

Do Not Disturb

Uploaded: August 04, 2018 13:10:48 | Entered: August 04, 2018 13:11:23

Description

Sleeping Monk taken in Bangkok, Thailand. Entered under Funny Travels.

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 04, 2018

Outstanding theme capture. Love this for the theme. Hope to see it again. #1712610

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 04, 2018

Thanks Tammy! #11718313

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 04, 2018

Once there was an old Zen monk who constantly fell asleep during meditation. He would sleep so soundly that nobody could wake him up, so the Master suggested he meditate at the riverbank where the sound of the water and the cooler air could help him stay awake.
The old monk sat down at the riverbank to meditate, but was quickly lulled to sleep by the sounds of water, chirping birds and the gentle breeze through the leaves. But instead of remaining upright, he fell into the river. He was in such a deep slumber that he didn’t wake up… just bobbed along on his back, snoring and floating downstream with the current.
Some younger monks happened by, and burst into laughter upon seeing the old monk floating downstream, still fast asleep. They decided he should stay in the river and wake up soaking wet – maybe that would teach him not to fall asleep during meditation! They told the story to the Master, still laughing.
The Master said, “The old sleeping monk will soon discover that first there is a river, then there is no river, then finally it is again a river! If only you fools had learned this by now!”
The monks bowed deeply. “We see now that laughing at the old monk’s problem was unkind. Thank you for the lesson.”
“No, you fools,” the Master said. “What I mean is, there’s a waterfall downstream. Go fish the old monk out before he goes over it!”
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Nancy L. Green level-classic August 06, 2018

Wish my sleep was that sound! GREAT capture Rey!! <>< #11718618

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 06, 2018

Amazing clarity, light , capture & theme entry, Reynaldo. Great story. Missed my friends and it's good to be back. #11718708

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 06, 2018

Great capture and story Reynaldo!,
Amalia #11718715

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 06, 2018

Welcome back Patrick! #11718728

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 07, 2018

Great story telling capture, Rey. #11718773

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic August 08, 2018

Reynaldo
thank you for you story and a nice capture of the monk #11719009

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 18, 2018

Got a real chuckle out of your story, Rey...and one also of this monk sleeping so peacefully- in an upright position!! :) Love the colors and the definite sense of place captured. This is so unique and so well done for (what I believe to be) a very difficult monthly theme - that I'm thinking winner! It sure has what it takes to be! Looking to see it back! #11720575

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