philosophy of yard work
46. If useless crushing of the earth, ripping of grass, or drawing in the dirt takes place, then fearfully recalling the teaching of the Tathágata, one should instantly stop it.
The Bodhicaryavatara
Chapter V: Guarding Introspection
Shantideva Online, Your Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
Hmm, would this be the same kind of thinking that if you see the Buddha on the road, kill him?
Not sure, but right after I did this yard work, I came down with a bad case of poison ivy that is still itchy and unsightly!