New Monks Will Blossom

by Elena James on August 25, 2010 in Zen

Emerges through water
Reflecting the beauty within
New monks will blossom

This flower was hiding among the lilly pads in front of the zendo in Saratoga Springs. Inside the zendo was magical with a deepening sanga and insightful loving teacher.

8 Responses to “New Monks Will Blossom”

Carole August 25, 2010 at 6:09 pm #

Oh that’s beautiful Steve. I didn’t see it. And the poem – so perfect.

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Steve Marteney August 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm #

The credit for the poem and photo belong to Elena. They are both beautiful.

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Sean August 25, 2010 at 11:02 pm #

Yes, the poem is lovely and very encouraging.

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liz mccoy August 26, 2010 at 6:26 pm #

Thank you … a wonderful post reminding me of a fabulous retreat.

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Volker Jikiju Jung August 27, 2010 at 12:11 am #

Hi Steve!
Wonderful poem! Thank you Steve!

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Gertje August 27, 2010 at 3:07 am #

Thank you, Steve, for the beautiful poem and photo. The retreat was so wonderful and powerful.

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Sterling August 31, 2010 at 1:10 pm #

Elena, you really are an artist. Thank you for this lovely gift.

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Chris September 6, 2010 at 11:58 pm #

Elena, both the poem and the photo are so beautiful! It was a great retreat. I miss all of you. Love to all the blossoming new monks!

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