haiku

one hand clapping bodhisattva
dancing on the head
of this paradox




seek the holy fish
and you will
attain nirvana

don’t attach too much to zen
just live a simple life
and love those around you.

right strength of aspiration,
noble effect in this moment–
world honored Tathagata



Source: "Cold Heart Thawing" the Zen Poetry of Do Chong, iUniverse Press, 1998
All Pictures by Paul Lynch, JDPSN taken in the Peoples Republic of China 2003