neither chasing
nor evading
what is
The Buddha Sits
Shinrin-yoko
in the light
soaking in the smells and sounds
luxuriate in a forest bath
The Chipmunk’s Mediation
perched upon
the dahlia stake
contemplating plenty
Communion
oh to rest
in the sheltering wisdom
of the old, old tree
Seated Meeting
in the stillness
and the silence
I meet meaning
Strength In Stillness
in the stillness
the enormity of now
gathers
The Afternoon’s Infinity
time’s reflection
floating by
ever expanding now
Consciousness Born
intention
of contemplation
is transformation
Sitting
buddha of
the three doors
the past, the future, the present
One Breath At A Time
still
in the stillness
meditation on marshland
Microcosm of the Universe
marsh made
mandala
the cosmos arose
With An Open Heart
receive
the gift
of now
The Amplification of Being
deep silence
listening to
the shadows move
Zen Garden
a pattern
of breath with
stillness in between
Practice
mediation
on lavender and grey
fern’s delicate display
Perceptions
reflective mood
each perspective
a new understanding
Origin
bluebird box
on the lily marsh
commencement of happiness
Buddha’s Back
in the present
facing the future
honoring the past
Opening
seat of knowledge
where the rock split
Buddha sits
Practice
the bench alone
in cold contemplation
deliberation of spring
Old Friend
watching you
stillness settles into me
as the universe unfolds
Below the Surface
in the still beneath
rain is a caress
water’s breath
Green Glade
in the quiet
nature’s voice
is heard
Present
here now
heron holds tight
to the present moment
Stroll Garden
at the end
of the path
of quiet contemplation
the cows graze
Moving Meditation
like dervishes
branches twist and spin
seeking harmony between the seasons
Meditation of the Trees
The birch waves her prayer flags
each flutter a devotion
to the divine.
Direction
Walk the soft path
in the cool water.
It is purpose enough.