In the heat of the day, the sun beats down upon the earth like a drum. The river flows like an angry snake, driven before the mongoose. The branches of the trees lie languid, parched from the long drought. In…
Monthly Archives: July 2013
A Day of Rest
We, as Americans (along with many other countries) lead a very fast paced existence. From the point we rise in the morning to the point we settle in for the night goals, milestones, accomplishments, and activity peppers the day. Many…
Tagged with: activity, community, emotional health, goals, moving forward, pathway, Sabbat, Sabbath, self, silence, Tai Chi, total health, Yoga
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Hua Shan
There are nine different mountains across China that are accorded spiritual or religious significance to either Buddhism or to Taoism. Pictured here is the Temple at Hua Shan or Mount Hua. Located near the city of Huayin in the Shaanxi…
Distant Summits
In the distant woods A mountain stands tall and stone. On golden wings fly.
Tagged with: growth, Haiku, individual, journey, Mitre Peak, mountain, nature, pathway, reflection
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Haiku Life
As I write more and more haiku, it becomes apparent why it became a favored art form of the monk and samurai. In a few words, using the symbols known to a people, a treatise of a thousand words can…
Impish Flowers Blushing
Under the cloud peaks Three flowers in summer bloom All blush with splendor
Water Washes Stone
Stone stands unmoving Strength of purpose steadies ground The waves wear down fine.
Pantanal
Located mostly in Brazil, the Pantanal Reserve is the largest tropical wetlands area in the world. Containing thousands of species of birds, flowers, animals, reptiles, etc it is a thriving center of nature. Many hermits and monks would go into…
Silken Rain, Stone Fingers
Summer rain falls warm, Stone fingers split the torrent. Silken spring cools heat.
Nian Xióng Hall 