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The Zen Initial Smile
by Alexander Goldstein → (All Poetry by Alexander Goldstein)
Saturday, January 27, 2018 Rated "G" by the Author.

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It started small And then it grew Without being seen Until it emerged On the swamp surface To become The snow-white lotus flower In the right hand Of the departing Buddha That evoked a smile On the face Of the first Zen Patriarch to be.

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Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on January 27, 2018

Many years ago doing yoga I recall Zen but I really don't know when.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on January 27, 2018

Such a simple anecdote for those of us seeking our daily piece of mind/heart stimulation. Thank you.

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