Good morning,
When we came out of our houses this morning, we could see the spring sun shining forth with warm rays reflecting on snow and trees, resplendent.
Coming here, sitting, we can sense the sunlight penetrating through our bodies, minds, and the world in peace and harmony.
When we settle in zazen, nature permeates throughout space and time in truth, beauty, and goodness – a clear crystal world.
When our original nature manifests itself in a wholesome whole, it becomes unconditioned peace and unsurpassed awakening.
Flowers in spring,
Cuckoo in summer,
The moon in autumn,
Snow in winter, cool and clear.
(Dogen’s poem on original face)
2/12/11