Emptiness

Emptiness,
Is not separate from,
Consciousness.

~Dedicated to the awakened nature of mind, which is both empty and luminous.

The Tao

The Tao,
Is a living Being,
Encompassing All.

~Dedicated to the Tao.

Seasons

Birds flocking South,
Rain dripping from the rooftop,
The seasons change.

~Dedicated to those who know.

Awakening

Like sweet on the tongue,
Sitting in the here and now,
The taste of freedom.

~Dedicated to the perfect presence.

Continual Change

Wave after wave. . .
The ocean pounds the shoreline,
From the mists of time.

~Dedicated to impermanence.

Zazen

Sitting still,
For over forty years,
The flower blossoms.

~Zazen is your true home.

Black Crow

A ragged black crow,
Both miscreant and savior,
Cawing Buddha's name.

~Dedicated to the beauty and perfection of nature.