Brilliant Mistake

A short talk on a line from Sandōkai, a short poem written by Sekito Kisen (700-790), a Chinese Zen ancestor.

I see that I’ve talked about this part of the scripture before, back in podcast episode 32. I think it’s worth revisiting this subject, so I’ll go ahead and post this.

Walking on the reserve, after some time away on retreat. Contains geese.

I’m back on the ridge walk today. I’m getting ready for a trip up to Northumberland, to the monastery.

I’m on the ridge walk again. I’m trying to get my fitness back ready for a trip up to Throssel. This is just a quick update.

Just a quick message. I’m still here, and I’ll be continuing the podcasts soon.

Back home after a retreat.

Birdsong, and the constancy of It.

Back on the ridge walk, feeling gratitude and potential.

Thoughts after listening to a talk by Brad Warner, called The Zen Butterfly Effect

Thoughts good habits and simplicity. Contains crows.