Archive for category words
Speaking…or Not
Posted by J. Quigley in Buddha, Life, words, Zen on August 22, 2014
In a normal day we hear many sounds…radio, smart phones dinging, news of unnecessary shootings, international unrest, life’s hustle bustle….
It is important to find solace amidst the chaos.
DO NOT SPEAK —– UNLESS IT IMPROVES ON SILENCE.
– BUDDHIST SAYING
The Invisible Red Thread
Posted by J. Quigley in China, Chinese Proverbs, great thinkers, People, quotes, words, writing on December 21, 2011
“An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, despite the time, the place, and despite the circumstances. The thread can be tightened or tangle, but will never be broken.”
– an ancient Chinese Proverb
Japanese Cranes
Posted by J. Quigley in art, japanese art, poems, words, writing on December 6, 2011
at the gate
so many in the mist!
Sumida River cranesIssa
via shogunpassion:
Japanese cranes by Dennis Binda
Autumn
Posted by J. Quigley in autumn, Kyoshi Takahama, poems, words, writing on November 10, 2011
He says a word,
and I say a word – autumn
is deepening.
Kyoshi Takahama