Comment from zanya

Excellent

If only we would do a lot more of this 'sitting in stillness' -allow our minds to settle and becalm and thereby enable us to exit the hustle and bustle and achieve 'mindfulness wisdom'- well done

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

thans Zanya for reading and reviewinf my Zen Haiku and yes sitting in stillness is difficult in our busy lives but ai try at times With grateful cheers and peace to you

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This haiku about Zen, Sitting in Stillness, uses its seventeen syllables to illuminate the power of quiet contemplation over frantic worry. Nice.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

Hi Bill .much appreciation to you for reading and reviewing my Zen Haiku. some peace and quiet is a good thing in a busy day I try to have some Cheers and thanks

Comment from mvbrooks

Excellent

Peaceful, inviting, hopeful. The image captures the stillness of zen and suggests an uncomplicated space where one can be free of distractions.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

Hi mybrooks, I thank you for taking the time to stop by and read and review this Zen Haiku. it is always nice to have some quiet time in a busy day Cheers

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello :)

Great haiku about Zen meditation. You have the right amount of syllables in a short/long/short format, two connected lines, and a satori. Good job!
Gypsy

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

Thanks Gypsy for the lovely review . I try to practice and have some quiet time With Cheers for you time and comments

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

I believe peaceful existence is like praying to your Lord and Savior, savoring in the peaceful quiet of nature and His creations. The picture and the poem itself complement each other well. Thanks for sharing, God bless.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Thank you nassus1957, There is nothing like some quiet time and reflecting on our busy lives and world happenings. I am glad you stopped by to read and review my Haiku Cheers

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Lovely serenity in this excellent entry for the Zen contest. The theme is perfect, as is the delivery. Superb word economy. Superb satori line (love the wording and meaning) and superb alliteration and consonance of S and consonance of C-Q sounds. Pitch perfect style for contest, meeting all guidelines. very Zen. Sounds good read aloud.
Good luck!

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Thank you rama devi very much for you lovely review and rating for my Zen Haiku, I am glad you found it good when read aloud. So pleased you liked this and thanks for your good luck message also With Cheers to you

reply by rama devi on 22-Nov-2015

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Comment from Jeanie Mercer

Excellent

This well written and expressive of the Zen attitude of peace, quietness and meditation. Good luck to you in the contest, Jeanie Mercer

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Thanks you Jeanie for reading and reviewing my Haiku amd for your good luck wishes I hope it meets requirement and sentiment of Zen Cheers

Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

Danish philosopher, Pascal, said, "All of the evils, all of the pressures of life, fall upon us because we will not sit alone quietly in a room." He is saying that until we learn to be quiet by ourselves, will we ever be any good to someone else. My discipline is Tai chi and before sun up each day, I find my center.
A beautiful haiku. I will be voting. -Bill

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Thank you Bill for your encouraging words and yes being still and mindfull is the way to keep everything in perpective and I am studying practical philosophy at the moment and have learn't so much and I love the group we are all enjoying this very much and I do try to practice so Cheers for your support

Comment from Sambangi

Excellent

This is an excellent short poem on zen. It creates a mental picture of sitting quite and a good satori at the end..wisdom is nothing but mindfulness. I guess you need to delete author's note. As per rules author shall not include any notes. All the best

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my Zen Haiku and for your comments re authors notes I have deleted this except the Thank you for the image . Cheers

Comment from ProSongwriter

Excellent

Although I am not a participant in Yoga, Zen, etc., I agree that silent meditation and reflection are wonderful tools to soften the blows of everyday life.

In so few words, you have captured the essence of the power of meditation. Nicely done!

Best to you ...

Alan

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Thank you Alan for your time to read and review my Zen Haiku I appreciate your comments nad best wishes . I do try to have some quiet time every day With Cheers

reply by ProSongwriter on 22-Nov-2015

You are welcome. It was my pleasure!

reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015

Cheers ++

reply by ProSongwriter on 22-Nov-2015

Same to you!