Posted by Brad Osborne on May 4, 2023 · 12 Comments
What is it that remains?
When the less is stripped away…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 24, 2023 · 18 Comments
Five hundred million breaths,
All it takes to see eighty years…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 23, 2023 · 16 Comments
Wisdom is rarer when found in error…
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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 April 11, 2023 · 12 Comments
Turn stale and crumble in decay,
Blown in the winds yesterdays…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on March 22, 2023 · 9 Comments
Each small step we take in life,
Leads to an unseen abyss
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Posted by Brad Osborne on March 12, 2023 · 13 Comments
It is something else,
Something more elusive,
Than an unremembered dream…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on March 6, 2023 · 11 Comments
Worth is not found in what we hold,
Not seen in our vaults of silver and gold…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on March 5, 2023 · 7 Comments
With him lived and studied twenty monks and one nun whose name was Eshon.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on February 23, 2023 · 4 Comments
Where what was held sway,
Over what could be next…
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