Poetry:
- “Burnt Norton” (No.1 of ‘Four Quartets’) by T.S. Eliot
- “The Man with the Blue Guitar” by Wallace Stevens
- “Sandokai” (Harmony of Difference and Sameness) by Sekito Kisen
- “Trusting in Mind” by Seng T’san
Painting
Thich Nhat Hanh, global spiritual leader, poet, & peace activist…
Both paintings by local artist Matt Berry. Contact us if you’d like to find out more.
Reflection
“I took this picture when I was working outside during the fall and we had rain everyday. It was on the road in front of my house. When I saw it I thought the punishment that this leaf received from the rain and vehicles had made it more prominent and defined even when it was very much tattered. Its breathtaking color became even more vibrant … Isn’t this the nature of the Dharma? From this picture, I am reassured that the Dharma is meant to be examined, challenged, tested, and that its true nature and beauty will shine through in the most difficult conditions. Is our true self revealed only when suffering is in us?” -Ha Nguyen