The Mountain

[Dokan]

I went up the mountain to practice,
there was nothing added.

I built a hut on that mountain,
rain still fell on my head.

I toiled tirelessly to feed myself,
I was still hungry.

I've come back down happy to find my family, who was always there,
whole in practice, safe and secure with support and full with the Dharma.

Thank you for your patience and persistence,

Nine bows,

Dokan

[Kyonin]

Thank you, Dokan.

Gassho,

Kyonin

[Mp]

Beautiful, thank you Dokan.

Gassho
Shingen

[Jinyo]

Thank you Dokan - beautiful words.

Gassho

Willow

[Myozan Kodo]

Thank you Dokan. Love it.
Myozan

[Shohei]

Perfect!

Gassho
Shohei

[Risho]

Thank you Dokan.

Gassho,

Risho

[Dosho]

We've always been here my brother. And were with you on that mountain in fact, but are glad you are in this visible world with us all the same.

Gassho,
Dosho

[Yugen]

Dokan,
Thank you. We are always here with you.

Deep bows
Yugen

[Heisoku]

Gassho.

[Ishin]

Hello Dokan and very poignant words for me today.
Gassho C

[Myosha]

You're welcome.


Gassho,
Edward

[Daitetsu]

Lovely, Dokan - thank you!

Gassho,

Timo

[Bengalidan]

Thank you Dokan. As I read I saw the mountain in its many manifestations. Powerful.
Bowing deeply,
Dan

[Amelia]

I don't know if the mountain ever leaves.