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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”
Wednesday of Hope – Saving Hope
Because we spill not only milk Knocking it over with an elbow When we reach to wipe a small face But also spill seed on soil we thought was fertile but isn’t, And also spill whole lives, and only later see in fading light… Continue Reading “Wednesday of Hope – Saving Hope”
Wednesday of Hope – Saving Hope
Because we spill not only milk Knocking it over with an elbow When we reach to wipe a small face But also spill seed on soil we thought was fertile but isn’t, And also spill whole lives, and only later see in fading light… Continue Reading “Wednesday of Hope – Saving Hope”
Turning to Earth
It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility. – Rachel Carson
Mystery
It began in mystery and it will end in mystery, but what a rare and beautiful country lies in between. – Diane Ackerman
Experience the Mysterious
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as… Continue Reading “Experience the Mysterious”
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