Out this morning quite early, before sunrise. The steady rhythmic sound of foot fall on dry snow almost hypnotic, the thin bright air had a particular ‘zing’ to it. My heart sang.
Anybody who is of a mind to ‘wobble’ at the moment, I would recommend not. Have faith, the Jewel is in the palm of your hand.
Remember, don’t wobble!
*Go to this link for the full verse. I particularly like the ending line: “The dewdrop slips into the shining sea”.
Unfortunately I had a problem with reflections in the glass covering the image so the photographer and camera feature in there as well as the message! Not quite what I had planned for however I did want this text, along with the full poem to have a wider audience.
Given by Rev. Master Koten of Lions Gate Buddhist Priory, Vancouver. It hangs in the dining area of the priory as a reminder of the long standing connection between Vancouver and Edmonton.
Here is the full version of the text:
True friendship transcends Intimacy or alienation.
Between meeting and not meeting There is no difference.
On the old plum tree Fully blossomed.
The Southern Branch Owns the whole spring.
As also does The Northern Branch.
Nyogen Senzaki.
Practice Within The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
