Finding Meaning

“A monk asked Zhaozhou, ‘What is the living meaning of Zen?.’    Zhaozhou said, “The oak tree in the courtyard.”

  • Case 37 from the Mumonkan (Wumenguan) Collection of Zen Koans 

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Gratitude

“Gratitude for the teachings of the enlightened ones,/ gratitude for the wonders of nature,/ gratitude for the charity of human beings,/ gratitude for the opportunity to practice . . .”

  • John Stevens, The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei

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The Privilege of Being Alive Now

“Gratitude for the gift of life is the primary wellspring of all religions, the hallmark of the mystic, the source of all true art….It is a privilege to be alive in this time when we can choose to take part in the self-healing of our world.”

  • Joanna Macy

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True Freedom

“When you look at getting stuck in traffic as an opportunity to slow down (literally!), it can seem like more of a blessing than a nightmare. Getting stressed out won’t make those cars go any faster. Finding ways to enjoy it is a lot more rewarding. It makes it feel less like wasting time.”

  • Brad Warner

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Joy and Laughter

“Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore,
May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul.”

  • John O’Donohue

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Recognizing Our Place in the Community of Life

“In our estrangement from nature we have severed our sense of the community of life and lost touch with the experience of other animals. …understanding the human animal becomes easier in context, seeing our human thread woven into the living web among the strands of so many others.”

– Carl Safina

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Earth’s Sacred Bond

“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”

– Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Cultivation of Love

“Just as cultivating a garden requires turning over the ground, pulling weeds, planting, and watering, doing the work of love is all about taking action.”

– Bell Hooks

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We Are the Universe

“We are the universe pretending to be individuals.”

– Deepak Chopra

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How Earth Delights

Glacier National Park

“Forget not that Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”

– Kahlil Gibran

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