Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 19:45 Written by DT Tuesday, 08 May 2012 14:01
I suddenly opened my eyes, still feeling the rage of the Aleve that I took at 4:30 in the morning. The drizzle of the rain masked the sunshine, unable to return to the light of spring. I felt yawn scattered on the bed, feeling the first signs of pain from the past couple of days. In the midst of the pain, a thought came across my mind. “Today is the celebration of Buddha’s birthday!” Suddenly, I remembered that I had made a promise to help the temple with their preparations for the celebration. Normally, I always volunteer to help and perform good deeds, but ironically, the day of the celebration, I fell ill. Despite the challenges of the day, I carried on with one the thought of one simple remedy, Coffee! I quickly ran into Starbucks and prayed “Nam mô a di đà, please give me 15 minutes”! As I came to, God must have wanted me to come to Starbucks because I witnessed a life lesson take place right before my eyes that will live with me for the rest of my life.
Last Updated on Friday, 14 January 2011 19:29 Written by Zen masters Friday, 14 January 2011 03:05
Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water.
The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken.
Although its light is wide and great,
The moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide.
The whole moon and the entire sky
Are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.
Dogen
Last Updated on Friday, 14 January 2011 19:30 Written by Zen Master Basho Tuesday, 11 January 2011 21:47
• Stillness everywhere.
The cicada's voice
Pierces rocks.
• A cloud,
Trying to enwrap the moonbeams,
A monsoon shower.
Last Updated on Friday, 14 January 2011 19:30 Written by Zen masters Tuesday, 11 January 2011 16:45
• Cuckoo,
Take me up to where
Clouds drift. - Uko
• The thief
Left it behind --
The moon at the window. - Ryokan
