night advances

night advances

As the night advances, The fragrance of the blossoms Perfumes both the Sleeves of my black robe And the recesses of my heart. – Rengetsu
Outposts

Outposts

When we have reached the outposts of the mind, we are ready for the journey to the heart. – Francis Lucille
Real Nature

Real Nature

When your real, effortless, joyous nature is realized,  it will not be inconsistent with the ordinary activities of life. – Ramana Maharshi
Han San

Han San

Here where I’ve come to perch, are many deep and mysterious places men seldom speak of. No wind, and yet the vines sway; no mist, but the bamboo groves seem somehow always dusky. Who is it that the stream sobs for, or for whom do the mountain’s clouds stand suddenly...