Robert Aitken Roshi, Dizhang Pusa

the essence of truth

and a humbleness

not bound by thought,

a pioneer who cleared

the path for all who followed.

integrity and honor

are the words that come to mind,

many have failed

since he began on this path,

but being the first

his example will be there

for all who will proceed.

there is no way

to measure the results,

there are just the seeds

that have been planted

and have begun to sprout

everywhere.