Robes: An Invitation to Connect
Most Zen monks in the west only wear their robes for ceremonial purposes. But I’ve found that when I’m on … Read More “Robes: An Invitation to Connect”
Tag: spirituality
At First Sight
The hour I walked through your temple door,I came and knelt before your table. Thirsty and tired after a long … Read More “At First Sight”
To Leave Something Behind
is our first religion our most primeval ritual to be remembered by those who have beennearly forgotten is the holiest experience George Cassidy Payne … Read More “To Leave Something Behind”
Falling in Love
Welded inside another mindher words openedfor the first time the way of Zen climbing the necklike a waterfall ofdolomite and gypsummy eyes closedgravity … Read More “Falling in Love”
6 Days and 6 Weeks
Think a little less and live a little more 1. ParentPay attention. Help. Teach. 2. Husband Be kind. Be there. Be a good … Read More “6 Days and 6 Weeks”
Rise
where there is no religion but God and moon and landand sea and the gathering of otherswho are ready for you to believe. … Read More “Rise”
The Holy Spirit
is copper infused tulipsfloating in mineral water,tilting under a Himalayan salt lamp. Pray and be kind to it. Play Otis and Mozart for it.Treat it like a … Read More “The Holy Spirit”
As Benedictines
We see a single incandescent light beneath the pond,a flash at the bottom of four stemmed glasses, as if we were still in the Orleanais,where … Read More “As Benedictines”
Heaven and Earth
I am left timeless. My skin is timeless. Like the rusty mercury gauge in an old Chevy. I am gazing upon Christ. … Read More “Heaven and Earth”
A Buddhist Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Recently on the PBS News Hour, David Brooks called COVID-19 a national stress test for how well and long we … Read More “A Buddhist Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic”