2/25/04 – Mindfulness Day
2:52 PM
Yesterday Thay hosted the “young people” (30 and under) for lunch. During afternoon dharma discussion they sang the song for us that they sang for him, in 3-part harmony complete with sound effects.
They taught us the chorus:
Listen more often to things & to beings.
Listen more often to things & to beings.
It is the ancestor’s breath in the sound of the fire.
It is the ancestor’s breath in the voice of the water.
It’s by Sweet Honey in the Rock. The young folks had some keen insights, but most importantly to me, was that they were grateful to be allowed to share with us.
I remember when I was the young person people looked to for the future. Now I am looking to the next generation. I don’t miss my youth. I enjoyed it very much while I had it. And now I’m enjoying this moment.
Thay told the young people he is looking to them to continue his life. So am I. 🙂
I’m tempted to spend the $150 for one of Thay’s calligraphy pieces. My favorites are:
Drink Tea
Smile
The tears I shed yesterday have become rain
This is it
Living in the Dash 