In explanation of the entry Spring becomes Summer, I am attempting something known as Haibun, a Japanese form of writing that combines short (usually) prose and Haiku. As with all Haiku, the symbology used is very important. In the case…
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Storm Clearing
Storms ride over land Dwindling with distance rode The far look is sweet
Rivers Arms
Harmony is sought In the arms of many loves The river flows deep
Northern Entrance
Sometimes leaving home for the first time can be difficult. This week’s retreat is the mountains of southern Montana and the northern gateway to Yellowstone National Park. A long-term visitor to the Retreat will be spending the summer there away…
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Treehouses
Feeling in a slightly childish mood, this retreat is in Germany. Many of us had tree houses when we were young and still look upon them as a retreat from the world. Sitting in the middle of a forest, this…
Tagged with: childhood, children, forest, hermatige, meditaition, nature, reflection, retreat, treehouse
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Days of the Goddess
Sunrise in glory Warming heat lightens the day Flowers bloom and burst The echo of light Grains exploding fill baskets Harvest comes with bliss Deep hues color all Memories and comfort thrive Roots go deep and strong
Hermann Park
This week’s retreat takes us back to the urban center of the United States and is for one of the frequent retreat visitors. Hermann Park is located in Houston, TX near Rice University and offers walking paths as well as…
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Istanbul University Botanical Gardens
This week’s retreat takes us to a somewhat unlikely place, the Istanbul University Botanical Gardens. Started in 1935 by Dr. Alfred Heilbronn, it is the largest garden in Turkey located in one of the largest cities in the world. Tucked…
Tagged with: botanical garden, garden, Istanbul, nature, pools, Turkey, walking meditaition
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Nian Xióng Hall 