Splash
Aigua Blava Beach, Begur, Spain. Photo by Peter Müller. Suppose there were a pool of water—clear, limpid, and unsullied. A … Read More “Splash”
The History of the Earth
The history of the earth is aconstrained blessing. With my warm human hands I receive it, knowing that it was the sun … Read More “The History of the Earth”
Yet I Am No Brahmin
The shadow of her eyes, a Volcanic ash, timberwolf grey,on the ribbed and barren seabedof a valley before the pyramids.5,343 feet … Read More “Yet I Am No Brahmin”
Go Ahead and Steal My Shoes
Inspired by Wayne Dyer Go ahead and steal my shoes. It doesn’t matter when youwalk on holy ground. Learning what you love,there … Read More “Go Ahead and Steal My Shoes”
Godzilla of Peace
This morning on the toilet I daydreamed about the Godzilla of Peace. He comes out of the ocean fifty-five stories … Read More “Godzilla of Peace”
Where the Gods Dwell
The gods dwell where counting failsand answers are not held together by one, two, or three. The gods dwell where the thunder … Read More “Where the Gods Dwell”
What I learned from Ram Dass
is that death is like taking off a tightshoe. A basic inseparability preventsus from letting our feet touch the grass.I … Read More “What I learned from Ram Dass”
Two Masters on the Great Expanse (A Collage Poem)
Why make so much of fragmentary blue1 What we call ‘mind’ is not something that exists elsewhere;2 in here and there … Read More “Two Masters on the Great Expanse (A Collage Poem) ”
Towards a Biology of God
Such a familiar sound.Black bear digging for pine cones.The folding of the earth’s crust, no onewas there to show them how … Read More “Towards a Biology of God”
It’s Good to be Mediocre
From Peanuts LLC Master Jingzong; English translation by Foying, edited by Jingxing I’ve grown fond of the Chinese character Ping (平). … Read More “It’s Good to be Mediocre”