Heather, I wish you well as you begin your Zenshinji sojourn. I remember Suzuki Roshi saying something, in Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, like, "When you return to the monastery after being away, tears will be running out of your eyes, nose, and mouth." You mention and share a picture of the wooden han at Tassajara that calls monks to the zendo. Here is a haiku my brother, Peter Cameron, wrote on visiting Tassajara. My book, The Zen Way of Recovery, ends with this haiku:
Heather, I wish you well as you begin your Zenshinji sojourn. I remember Suzuki Roshi saying something, in Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, like, "When you return to the monastery after being away, tears will be running out of your eyes, nose, and mouth." You mention and share a picture of the wooden han at Tassajara that calls monks to the zendo. Here is a haiku my brother, Peter Cameron, wrote on visiting Tassajara. My book, The Zen Way of Recovery, ends with this haiku:
Tassajara Han-
Hardwood cleaves a dream
Full moon in the western sky
Flashlight left behind
Bowing with gratitude for Spark Zen,
Laura
This is beautiful ❤️
Thank you Paolo!
Thank you, Paolo!
Beautiful haiku! I am sure tears will be flowing right into my Buddha bowl! See you in a few months. Enjoy the autumn and winter 📿🙏