One, seven, three,
five-
The truth you
search for
cannot be grasped.
As night advances,
a bright moon
illuminates the
whole ocean;
The dragon's jewels
are found in
every wave.
Looking for the
moon, it is here,
in this wave, in
the next.

#gatha, #Xuedou #zenpoetry

Recently, I’ve been contemplating this #gatha (short #Buddhist poem) every morning (Samu gatha from Upaya Zen Center, edited slightly by me):

May today’s activity and work be done in a spirit of generosity—
Not driven by ego, greed, or delusion.
May kindness sustain me and prevail in conflict.
May compassion guide me and lead me to understanding.
May I rejoice in the successes of others, and be inspired by their work.
May I remain unmoved by praise or blame and remember my core values and vows.

"Washing the dishes
is like bathing a baby Buddha.
The profane is the sacred.
Everyday mind is Buddha’s mind."

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@gatha