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Posted on March 31, 2023
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Yes! The springtime needs you.Often a star is waiting for you to notice it.A wave rolls toward you from the distant past.Or as you walk under an open window,the sound of a violin calls out to you.All this is a mission.But can you recognize… Continue Reading “The Springtime”
Category: SpiritualityTags: flowers, illinois, kim stafford, lilacia park, lilacs, lombard, nature, photo, photography, poem, quote, rainer maria rilke, santa sabina center retreat
Posted on December 23, 2022
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No one has ever become poor by giving. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page
Category: SpiritualityTags: bird, grasses, illinois, morton arboretum, nature, photo, photography, santa sabina center retreat, snow, sparrow, twigs
Posted on November 6, 2022
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“When we release expectation and experience appreciation, all the moments of our lives become openings and opportunities.” – Kristi Nelson To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page During the month of November, it has been… Continue Reading “Release Expectations”
Category: GratefulnessTags: autumn, autumn colors, autumn leaves, ilinois, illinois, kristi nelson, nature, photo, photography, quote, santa sabina center retreat
Posted on March 27, 2022
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“We learn from our gardens to deal with the most urgent question of the time: How much is enough?” Wendell Berry To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Category: SpiritualityTags: flowers, illinois, lilacia park, lilacs, lombard, nature, photo, photography, quote, santa sabina center retreat, wendell berry
Posted on March 18, 2022
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“My life, when I look back, has not been easy. One thing I learned was that compassion, a sense of caring, thinking about others’ welfare, that sort of mental attitude brings me inner peace.” Dalai Lama To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina… Continue Reading “Wisdom of the Dalai Lama”
Category: WisdomTags: buddhist monks, compassion, dalai lama, evanston, illinois, mandala, photo, photography, sand mandala, santa sabina center retreat, tibetan monks, wisdom
Posted on March 11, 2022
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“We’re all broken but blooming. The lilacs are another brilliant mirror of who we can grow to be, and already are.” Eric Alan To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Posted on March 4, 2022
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“Dark clouds become heaven’s flowers when kissed by light.” Rabindranath Tagore To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Posted on February 27, 2022
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“Zen pretty much comes down to three things – everything changes; everything is connected; pay attention.” Jane Hirshfield To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Category: SpiritualityTags: buddha, farm, forest, illinois, indian creek farm, jane hirshfield, photo, photography, quote, santa sabina center retreat, statue, udumbara zen center, wedron, zen
Posted on February 20, 2022
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“As a bee gathering nectar does not harm or disturb the color and fragrance of the flower; so do the wise move through the world.” – The Buddha To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Category: WisdomTags: bee, flower, illinois, jubilee farm, nature, new berlin - illinois, photo, photography, quote, santa sabina center retreat, springfield, the buddha
Posted on February 6, 2022
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“My storehouse having been burnt down, nothing obstructs my view of the bright moon.” – Masahide, Zen poet To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Category: SpiritualityTags: illinois, jubilee farm, masahide, moon, moonlight, nature, photo, photograpjy, quote, santa sabina center retreat, springfield
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