Gazing at the Moon

Full moon hovering over the perfect

symmetry of tree line

Phosphorescence illuminating the snow covered field

monochrome light and shadow,

mystery and perfect balance,

indescribable.

Gassho, bow

four prostrations, morning liturgy:

Heart Sutra; Identify of Relative and Absolute; Four Great Vows; The Three Jewels

Gassho, bow, four prostrations, bow again, four bells,

zazen.

Gazing at the image of the moon now implanted in MIND.

Namu Dai Bosa, twenty one times, Namu Dai Bosa

A Buddha sits on a tree stump

gazing at the moon.