The Four Thoughts (Haiku)
Fortunate Human Birth A bumper spring crop Strollers blossom in the park Lucky little ones! Precious human life! As rare as stars in daylight Just as quick to fade Dawn’s light bathes the crib...
View ArticleOff the Cushion
Off the soft and silent cushion, life is hard Besieged and heartsick, often at a loss When wounded by the hurtful daily dross Not knowing what to do, take refuge When the choice is obvious but tough...
View ArticleAbsolute Reminders
Done in a crowd, it’s not singular Asking for help, it’s not independent Dissolving, it’s not permanent Reminders when taking refuge Of ego’s deceiving falsehood Shimmering, transparent but clear...
View Article100,000
In the beginning, impossible! Like pi and the speed of light Like the number of galaxies in the cosmos A mind-stopping thought An absurd imaginary number The only thing to do is start In the middle,...
View ArticleVisualizing
Refreshing cool of inlaid floor on soles of barest feet Pull of muscles moving arms and legs in common beat Caress of soothing air that’s perfumed warm and sweet I take refuge in the lama, Buddha,...
View ArticleIn the Kitchen
The masters’ eyes all twinkle They see what we’ve overlooked They’re basting us in blessings ‘Til our samsaric goose is cooked The Ground of All is in us Laid out like a holy feast It percolates...
View ArticleRunning at the Wall
Point me to track 9¾ and just like Harry Potter I clutch my cart, close my eyes and run at the wall Trusting those who’ve gone before I’ve found refuge not on the other side No sorcery beyond my sight...
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