Posted by Brad Osborne on April 20, 2023 · 13 Comments
A great Zen Master traveled with his disciple to the small village that sat in the foot hills below their temple. The student was excited about their visit to the village, as leaving the temple was a rare treat and he longed for this quiet time walking with his Teacher. He was a devoted student and … Continue reading →
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Posted by Brad Osborne on December 5, 2022 · 17 Comments
Our minds are like the fallow field,
Overgrown when left on their own…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 20, 2022 · 5 Comments
We are not what we were,
But we are what we teach…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 28, 2022 · 13 Comments
If I expect nothing of myself,
Then nothing I become…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on December 29, 2021 · 19 Comments
Our minds are like the fallow field,
Overgrown when left on their own…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on September 5, 2021 · 11 Comments
~~~ A great Zen Master traveled with his disciple to the small village that sat in the foot hills below their temple. The student was excited about their visit to the village, as leaving the temple was a rare treat and he longed for this quiet time walking with his Teacher. He was a devoted student … Continue reading →
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 1, 2021 · 9 Comments
We are not what we were,
But we are what we teach…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on December 21, 2020 · 11 Comments
Our minds are like the fallow field,
Overgrown when left on their own…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 29, 2020 · 14 Comments
Friendships are like snakeskins,
Sometimes they must be shed…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 25, 2020 · 14 Comments
It bursts forth to life,
So small and frail,
Protected lovingly,
Shaded by family.
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