As you develop yourself you

will inevitably be misunderstood by others.

Endure these times patiently, and they will pass.

By staying on the path unswervingly you

meet with great success.

fifth changing line

from The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 53, Chien / Gradual Progress

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live close to

who you are and travel light

the magic turtle needs no food but air

be kind to fools and children      know your death

the grace of age    the trap of seeking pleasure

out of fear      take time to understand

the open door

oracle of the turtle

koichi okumura

Don’t

seek fame or

fortune, glory or prosperity.

Just pass this life as is, according to

circumstances. When the breath is gone, who is in

charge? After the death of the body, there is only an empty

name. When your clothes are worn, repair them over and

over; when you have no food, work to provide. How

long can a phantom-like body last? Would you

increase your ignorance for the sake

of its idle concerns?

Tung-shan

megan hancock

Life is filled with suffering,

but it is also filled with many wonders,

such as the blue sky, the sunshine, and the eyes of a baby.

Suffering is not enough. We must also be in touch

with the wonders of life. They are within us

and all around us, everywhere, in

every moment.

Thich Nhat Hanh

You come from silence

Return to silence.

Papaji

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