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The Buddha made it clear that there are legitimate dangers in the world, and there is a wise way to respond to them. He also said there is a great amount of self-created fear that unnecessarily creates suffering for ourselves and others. As the coronavirus … Continue reading
– Ajahn Chandako, Vimutti Buddhist Monastery, New Zealand
Moving from
room to room
I find myself
a patch of sunlight
to stand in.
– Richard von Sturmer, University of Waikato Writer in Residence & Auckland Zen Centre
Distraction fades,
responsibility self evident.
Worry for all,
midst basal glimmers.
– Peter Small, Dhargyey Buddhist Centre, Dunedin
Everything changes
we are all in this together
pay attention.
– Robert Aitken Roshi, Diamond Sangha
Day three lockdown
the southerly gale
roars around our house.
Day two lockdown
noticing distractions
time for dinner.
This lockdown
are we there yet?
my father is long gone.
– Derek LeDayn, Zen Buddhist Diamond Sangha, Wellington
His garden laid fallow,
Now I hold Dad’s trusty trowel.
Backyard to the fore.
These toetoe would bow deeper
Yet humans have not found humility.
Long Autumn breaths
Audible heartbeat
Retreat unveils what already is.
– Robert Hunt, Wat Buddha Samakhee, Christchurch
Be kind
Gloves on
Mask on
Walk out
Come home
Clean gloves
Mask off
Gloves off
Wash hands.
MERS, SARS, CoVid-19
This too will pass.
Rainy, cloudy, windy, sunny.
– Pimmy Takdhada, Wat Buddha Samakhee, Christchurch