Nothing Special
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Shunryu Suzuki From Book: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind (Page 46) Nothing Special “If you continue…
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It was early morning along the Ganges River in Varanasi India. I took this photograph of a man wrapped in a saffron color robe, meditating…
Zen Meditation
This black marble Buddha in my garden displays serenity. When I’m also meditating, I feel at peace with myself and all that surrounds me. …
Life Is Impermanent
The weather was extremely cold. Bone chilling cold! This photo was taken near Transylvania, Romania. The road was desolate and the surrounding area was isolated. The…
Just Be
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) “Everyone is born a Buddha. Why start seeking and trying to become one?…
Book Review | Japanese Death Poems | Written By Zen Monks And Haiku Poets On The Verge Of Death | Compiled And With An Introduction By Yoel Hoffmann
This is another outstanding collector’s book from Tuttle Publishing. If you are a poet, interested in Japanese history and culture, or love reading poetry (especially haiku)…
Harmony vs. Disarray
Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy Series: Source: Who Is Dogen Zenji? Illumination From Our Feet Arranging our shoes neatly, we bring…
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Walking along the beach I find an empty conch shell Holding it up to my ear Listening Reminds me Impermanence Is faraway yet also near …
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Shaved head Bellyful Holding his cane The garden stone Buddha Laughing Though rain and sun Always having fun * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
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All morning Collecting Piles of leaves Go to sleep Under Palm tree Afternoon Rainstorm Leaves Scatter As they please Find More Poetry HERE * BACK…
Book Review-The Little Zen Companion By David Schiller
If you love to read quotes, the The Little Zen Companion is an excellent book to have in your library. The book is tiny, but thick.…
New Yorkers & The Beauty Of Zen
Photographer A. Jesse Jiryu Davis, is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘New York Zen‘. To see…
Buddhism-Thailand
This travel photograph was taken in Thailand. The image depicts a gold Buddha. All over Thailand people place gold leaves on Buddha statues. Click here to…
