Investigate Mountains Thoroughly
Walking out from Namyun (see Checkpoint on the Road to Namyun and Porter II) on the Ledo Road. In the drizzling rain. Looking for rattans to collect.
"Therefore, investigate mountains thoroughly. When you investigate mountains thoroughly, this is the work of the mountains. Such mountains and rivers themselves become sages and teachers".
-Eihei Dōgen
Mountains and Rivers Sutra (Sansui kyo)
Koshoji, 1240
[NOTE: Off to Indiana tomorrow to see my oldest son graduate from college. Time flies].