Category Archives: Poetry

Doorless Door

There is a tape called “The Mysterious Guest” that I keep in my Walkman. I used to listen to it on a regular basis but now I only turn it on from time to time. It’s about a host who … Continue reading

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Zen Cooking

Out of nothing We made a meal, No gongs, No clappers, Hardly any zafus, Yet, In an empty zendo With our heart-minds We cooked A scrumptuous meal. At that time We didn’t know We were cooking, Didn’t know We were … Continue reading

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Fall Energy

Sitting puts me in touch with the energy of the season — the energy of fall, the energy of Elul (the month leading up to the New Year in the Jewish tradition).  It is no coincidence that this season is … Continue reading

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