Photo by Margot Koch
The truth is you’re already a cook
Nobody teaches you anything,
but you can be touched, you can be awakened.
Put down the book and start asking,
“What have we here?” you come to your senses.
Though recipes abound, for soups and salads,
breads and entrées, for getting enlightened
and perfecting the moment, still
the unique flavor of Reality
appears in each breath, each bite,
each step, unbounded and undirected.
Each thing just as it is,
What do you make of it?
Edward Espe Brown
Dāna is a Sanskrit word for generosity. In Buddhism, it often refers to donations given to support the teaching of the Dharma. Edward offers his teaching freely – but if you find it helpful and are able to donate in any amount to support it, your dāna is always deeply appreciated.
The Peaceful Sea Sangha is registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit Religious Organization; as such donations are generally considered tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser to confirm applicability in your circumstances.
Photo by Margot Koch
The truth is you’re already a cook
Nobody teaches you anything,
but you can be touched, you can be awakened.
Put down the book and start asking,
“What have we here?” you come to your senses.
Though recipes abound, for soups and salads,
breads and entrées, for getting enlightened
and perfecting the moment, still
the unique flavor of Reality
appears in each breath, each bite,
each step, unbounded and undirected.
Each thing just as it is,
What do you make of it?
Edward Espe Brown
Dāna is a Sanskrit word for generosity. In Buddhism, it often refers to donations given to support the teaching of the Dharma. Edward offers his teaching freely – but if you find it helpful and are able to donate in any amount to support it, your dāna is always deeply appreciated.
The Peaceful Sea Sangha is registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit Religious Organization; as such donations are generally considered tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser to confirm applicability in your circumstances.