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You Are the Sky
“You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.” Pema Chödrön Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn more and/or register for Santa Sabina Center… Continue Reading “You Are the Sky”
The Not So Simple Truth
“The truth is simple. If it was complicated, everyone would understand it.” Walt Whitman Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn more and/or register for Santa… Continue Reading “The Not So Simple Truth”
The Breath of Love in Us
“As timely as a river God’s timeless life passes Into this world. It passes/ Through bodies, giving life,And past them, giving death.The secret fish leaps up Into the light and isAgain darkened. The sunComes from the dark, it lightsThe always passing river,Shines on the… Continue Reading “The Breath of Love in Us”
When to Plant a Tree
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Chinese Proverb Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn… Continue Reading “When to Plant a Tree”
Awash in Mystery
“Our planet is awash in the gentle light and shadow of an impenetrable Mystery; it is time, in spite of all our vaunted learning and might, to kneel at the rim of the abyss of our profound unknowing.” Marv and Nancy Hiles, All the… Continue Reading “Awash in Mystery”
Flower of Gratitude
“Gratitude is a flower that blooms in noble souls.” Pope Francis Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn more and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online… Continue Reading “Flower of Gratitude”
Trusting our Creativity
“When we trust our creativity we encounter a supreme kind of enjoyment – an amazement at the natural unfolding of life beyond our ordinary way of looking at things.” Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August… Continue Reading “Trusting our Creativity”
Mystery of Hope
“Are we not called to communicate a mystery of hope to those around us by the lives we lead?” Br. Roger of Taize, Thin Places, 2010 Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding… Continue Reading “Mystery of Hope”
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 Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 .… Continue Reading “Finding Meaning”
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 Join us for a silent retreat… Continue Reading “Gratitude”
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