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The nature of the way

The nature of the way

an invitation to silence

Andō
Mar 15, 2023
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Some years ago, whilst researching material for my poetry students, I came across these guiding words from Thomas Merton, on the nature of the Way (Tao):

If fishes, born in water,
seek the deep shadow

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