The Cobweb
A few minutes ago, I stepped onto the deck of the house. From there I could see and hear the …
Author Archives: Marie Taylor
The Moment
Clear After Rain Autumn, cloud blades on the horizon. The west wind blows from ten thousand miles. Dawn, in the …
Everyday Enlightenment
I cannot say which is which: the glowing plum blossom is the spring night’s moon. * Watching the moon at …
Do Not Look with Fear
Do not look with fear on the changes and chances of this life; rather look to them with full faith …
Ghalib
The world is no more than the Beloved’s single face; In the desire of the One to know its own …
Layman P’ang
When the mind is at peace the world too is at peace. Nothing real, nothing absent. Not holding on to …
Thanksgiving
My heart was split, and a flower appeared; and grace sprang up; and it bore fruit for my God. You …
Who Am I?
The Invisible One The student inquires: “Who makes my mind think? Who fills my body with vitality? Who causes my …
Trust
The Mind of Absolute Trust The Great Way isn’t difficult for those who are unattached to their preferences. Let go …
Momento Mori
In the west, we see death as an enemy to be conquered, or at least held at bay as long …
