beyond ideas of
right and wrong,
beyond the essence
or the very edge
of our thinking,
lies the nature
of our very existence.
should we come
with an idea,
we should gently
let it go,
should we come
with an expectation,
we should kindly
yield to this moment.
I came to Zen
full of suffering
and pain,
and through
the gentle guidance
of our master
I have found peace.
it is now time
for each of us
to learn how
to be the gentle giant
of a man he is,
and how to guide
in his shadow
and support
his great legacy
for the generations
to come.
