Just Zen
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Spirit of Zen By: Alan Watts “An old pine preaches wisdom, And a…
It Is Written
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Way of the Bull Leo Buscaglia “The only thing that is certain for us…
Of Course I Can Fly
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Instant Zen Waking Up in the Present Translated by Thomas Cleary Excerpt “There is a…
Pulling Weeds Or Raking Leaves | Does It Matter?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Zen Koan By Isshuu Miura & Ruth Fuller Sasaki “A skillful craftsman leaves no…
Zen | Just Happens
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Complete Book Of Zen By: Wong Kiew Kit “You yourself have probably had many…
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humble on my knees casually pulling weeds garden comforts me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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my boots gently placed on stoop garden duties done time to watch moss grow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
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leaves fall daily endless raking I learn patience Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please…
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washing dishes by hand scrub & dry plates forks pot frying pan my nightly relaxation Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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dark room everyone gone I turn off the switch to my mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
Flowers & Weeds
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Way Of Zen By Alan Watts “The flowers depart when we hate to lose…
Taste The Fruit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: KODO Ancient Ways Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/ Martial Artist By Kensho Furuya…
Sleep
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: A Path To Oriental Wisdom By George Parulski, Jr “Spring rain; How calmly It falls.”…
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Nighttime garden walk Two owls cuddle under moon Listen to silence Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
The Hourglass
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source Zen In The Martial Arts By Joe Hyams “Life unfolds on a great sheet called Time,…
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unconcerned with yesterdays or tomorrows Birds eat drink fly sleep procreate survive Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
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I want nice things I deserve nice things I will have nice things Setting goals is fine, but what happens when our entire life is…
Catch A Falling Star
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Buddhism A History Japan By: Heinrich Dumoulin ” For many years I dug the…
Polishing the Stone
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Mind Power Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts Achieving power by Understanding the Inner Workings of…
Mettle
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Wisdom Lessons From Japan’s Warrior Culture Five Classic Texts On Bushido Translated By: Thomas Cleary…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
The Tornado Inside Our Head
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: When Buddhists Attack The Curious Relationship Between Zen And The Martial Arts By: Jeffery K. Mann…
Feast On The Moment
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen And Japanese Culture By: Daisetz T. Suzuki “The pine tree lives for a thousand…
Temple Walls | Japan
Photographer Ryuten Paul Rosenblum Roshi (a lineage holder in the tradition of Dongshan and Dogen) is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo…
Zazen
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Wholehearted Way A Translation of Eihei Dogan’s Bendowa Translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel…
Chasing After The Prize
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Keys By: Thich Nhat Hanh (Excerpt) ” The giant bird has gone thousands of…
Open Spigot
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Book Of Equanimity Illuminating Classic Zen Koans By: Gerry Shishin Wick ” Seeking it…
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Old man palm grows slow Butterflies float high and low Bamboo knows only speed Blue Jay feasts on black oil sunflower seeds Copyright© Edge…
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gigantic straw hat shredded tank top dirty cargo shorts ancient boots no need for a suit alone hauling rocks trimming trees pulling weeds working for…
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the Seeker went east hoping to locate peace world changed wealth and power is the game Philosophers long ago left on steam engine trains …
Consideration
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Not Always So Practicing The True Spirit Of Zen Shunryu Suzuki ” Instead of respecting…
Flat Lake
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Essential Teachings Of Zen Master Hakuin (1686-1769) Translated By Norman Waddell “If you want…
Wisdom | A Life Long Search
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Undying Lamp of Zen The Testament of Zen Master Torei Translated by Thomas Cleary …
Ride Life’s Encounters
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: How To Raise An Ox Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo By Francis Dojun…
Lifetime Of Chasing The Sweetness & Tasting The Bitterness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Zen Teaching Of Huang Po Translated By John Blofeld “Its strength once spent, the…
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methodically pealing away sunburned skin laughing crying I am now living Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained…
Confusion
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Life- Giving Sword Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun The classic text on…
Let Go
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living the Martial Way How to develop attitudes based on the ancient Asian martial arts. (A…
1st Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Dogen’s Extensive Record A Translation Of The Eihei Koroku Translated By: Taigen Dan Leighton & Shohaku…
The Flow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Secret Tactics Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts By: Kazumi Tabata Publisher: Tuttle …
Keeping A Low Profile
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Training The Samurai Mind A Bushido SourceBook Translated and Edited By Thomas Cleary Publisher: Shambhala …
Inner Strength
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom Sage Advice From The Original TV Series By Herbie J…
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birds sing distant church bell rings I just imagine these things enjoying “The Peace” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
Finding The Way
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Classics of Buddhism And Zen Volume Two (Zen Reader) Page 129 The Collected Translations Of Thomas Cleary…
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Twelve blocks from South Beach Rented a very small room One month alone Meditated on Zen koan Not wiser, but beard sure has grown Copyright©…
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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windy days ficus leaves fall on stone patio sweep sweep come back sweep some more Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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During a full moon, with garden lanterns, on a cool night, I’m sitting with a cup of hot chocolate, while watching the bamboo in the…
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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…
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Outside just distractions Mind only true confrontation Delusion battles reality STOP Savor Tranquility Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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. …
Meditation Technique #3
I love to sometimes perform meditation using a chanting CD by Deva Premal. I use the first track on the disk for my meditation, but the…
Meditation Technique #1
I have a personal form of meditation which is very effective for relieving my stress. I sit on a cushion, eyes closed, in a half lotus…
The Elusive Zen Mind
The cliff divers of Acapulco Mexico have nerves of steel and are extremely focused when performing their extraordinary aerobatic dives off the edge of the mountain,…
No-Mind
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Huineng (638-713) Book: The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu by Wong Kiew Kit (page 196) …
What For?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Master Lin-Chi (Died 866 AD) Phantoms, illusions, empty flowers- Why trouble yourself trying to grasp…
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)…
Book Review | The Zen Life | Text By Koji Sato | Photographs By Sosei Kuzunishi | Translated By Ryojun Victoria
It has been long time since I have read this book. This is another old book I found covered with dust, behind one of the wood…
The Scarecrow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by Bukkoku Kokushi (1241-1316) Though not consciously trying to guard the rice fields from…
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Desire=Suffering Daily craving Meditation Listen to gong 1-2 hours long Confused Mind savors simple food | KINDLE Ebook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories…
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drip drip drip slow motion days sweeping weeding pruning sun rises sun falls watching the moon soon time for bed * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
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First morning duty Barefoot Sweeping All 187 Stepping stones That Form Winding Pathways Throughout Zen Tropical garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE…
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Just before sunset Swinging Slowly Back and Forth On Cedar Wood Swing Sipping Chamomile tea bit of honey Observing Birds’ last feeding Soon I go to…
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August night Tropical garden Soft Easterly Atlantic Ocean breeze Lighting small candles Surrounding Black marble Buddha I begin to meditate * Find More Poetry HERE …
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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…
Book Review | Zen In The Art Of Archery By Eugen Herrigel
Dedication! Dedication! Dedication! During the 1920’s, Eugen Herrigel, a German professor of philosophy, dedicated six years learning archery in Tokyo, Japan. He studied Kyudo (the art…
Book Review | Essential Zen Edited By Kazuaki Tanahashi And Tensho David Schneider | Brushwork by Kazuaki Tanahashi
Essential Zen is a small hardcover book only 174 pages, but it is full of wisdom from Eastern and Western Zen teachers. Some of the writings…
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blowing bubbles popping them with a pin practicing zazen * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018…
Book Review-Zen and Kyoto By John Einarsen
If you are planning on visiting Kyoto, Japan or have an interest in Zen, traditional Japanese culture, or the gardens of Kyoto, then this book will…
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STOP Turn around I left my ego at the last filling station. NO Forget that I’m Free and no longer hauling debris. …
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Sit Face wall Feed Chipper Voyage to insignificant place Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Book Review-The Penguin Book Of Zen Poetry Edited And Translated By Lucien Stryk And Takashi Ikemoto
I found this gem, from the 80’s, while dusting a couple of bookshelves, and trying to look busy cleaning my library for my wife. She can no…
Book Review-The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen Translated By Michael H. Kohn, Buddhism: Ingrid Fischer- Schreiber-University of Vienna, Tibetan Buddhism: Franz-Karl Ehrhard- University of Hamburg, Zen: Michael S Diener- Japanologist, Tokyo
This dictionary published by Shambhala is a treasure chest of information relating to Buddhism and Zen. The softcover book is 280 pages, with fifteen hundred entries…
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.…
Prayer Beads: The Familiar Counting Device For Worshipers Of Distinct Faith
Fine Art and Documentary Photographer Erlend Mikael Sæverud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Everybody…
Book Review-Zen In The Martial Arts By Joe Hyams
This book is an old one that I purchased sometime in the early eighties. It is missing most of the front cover and the pages are…
Book Review-Zen Poems Selected And Edited By Peter Harris
This book is a special treat full of Zen poems written by numerous poets from China, Japan, and Korea. The book is 256 pages with…
Book Review-The Unencumbered Spirit Reflections of a Chinese Sage By Hung Ying-Ming- A New Translation By William Scott Wilson
The Unencumbered Spirit contains 357 pieces of writing by Hung Ying-Ming. He lived in the mountains of southeastern China sometime during 1368-1644. The book covers a…
Book Review-Striking Thoughts Bruce Lee’s Wisdom for Daily Living Edited By John Little
I love books that are packed full of pearls of wisdom and this book is loaded with Bruce Lee’s wise philosophy. I did not read the…
Book Review- The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion by Ingrid Fischer-Schreiber, Franz-Karl Ehrhard, Kurt Friedrichs and Michael S. Diener
Do you have an interest in Eastern Philosophy? This jammed packed book containing 468 pages and 4000 entries in alphabetical order, is a fantastic resource…
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…
Music – Sukiyaki (Ue O Muite Arukou) Performed by Kyu Sakamoto
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Sukiyaki is a sad Japanese language whistling tune that at the same time sounds delightful.…
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The prosperous Old man Sitting Behind His Oversized Luxurious Desk Meticulously Crushing His cigarette Into the ashtray Looked at me and said “Kid Success is…
Searching For Zen
Photographer Mitja Kobal is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘Yoga & Meditation‘. To see Mitja’s body…
Haiku #123
Tranquility Every time I look at Buddha I feel so happy Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
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Laying in hammock Smoking pipe drinking beer Watching bananas grow Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
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Humble on my knees Casually pulling weeds My garden comforts me Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #115
Pulling net from sea His weather-beaten face displayed simplicity Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #113
Walked down end of street Put my thumb up hitchhiking Let’s see where this leads Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Sitting peacefully Back straight facing the blank wall My blood pressure falls Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #40
Early morning haze Skipping stones across the lake Time to meditate Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Japanese Zen Gardens – Photo Essay
This photo essay depicting “Japanese Zen Gardens” was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer and blogger Ayako Yokota. Click here to see…
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The room is empty No one is left to talk to I turn off my mind Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Man And The Ocean
I sometimes like treating myself to a very special non- materialistic experience. When I’m feeling over worked, stressed and burnt out with the modern fast…