The Night of Autumn

Posted on Jun 28, 2016 | Tags: zen | Comments (0)

A white egret flies

out of autumn reeds across misty water;

A swallow returns to its dry nest

from a trip in the cold mountains.

A lonely moon shines

brilliantly up in the sky;

Deep into the night

I am sleepless.

¶ by Zen Master Miao Tsan

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About Miao Tsan

Venerable Master Miao Tsan is the author of Just Use This Mind, The Origin Is Pure, Intrinsic Awakened Nature, and Directly Actualize Buddhahood, all originally published in traditional Chinese. The founder and abbot of Vairocana Zen Monastery in Garden Grove, California, he possesses profound insight into the essence of Zen and has dedicated himself to its propagation and practice. He conducts meditation courses, Zen-Seven and Zen-Three retreats and teaches at universities, medical centers and television/radio stations in China, Taiwan, Mexico and the United States. His goal is to open a universal path of wisdom and light by leading people from every tradition toward an understanding of the Truth that transcends time, race and religion and is without exception... Read More