Aurelian Giles

Soto Zen Buddhist monk since 1999, tiny mountain temple, tiny monastic community. Chopping wood, hauling water. Rivers, trees, sky. Vast emptiness, no holiness.

[Aurelian Giles @aurelgil]

It takes courage to explore the world. But they who explore themselves are the bravest of all.

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@Asher2014 We are doing ok. Major fires on all sides of us for a while. Then: rain. blessed rain! Cooler now, autumn is here.

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Photos from Kauai, Hawaii. Beautiful island, great people. I’m grateful to get a good long rest after dealing with post-concussion syndrome all winter & spring. The photo of me enjoying some fried rice in Hanalei was taken by my brother who kindly made this trip possible. Gassho!

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@inKittenVeritas My first follower! (followed ya back)

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@inKittenVeritas Yes, I did too, I’m not enthusiastic, but I’m disappointed here. I will look for you. Same name?

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I think the best part about going on a journey is arriving home.

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Kauai rainbow.

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@SquirrelyGrrl Thanks! Sitting by the ocean watching the waves is really therapeutic!

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“Do not be angry.
There is a brilliant sea of clouds.
There is a dignified sea of clouds.”

Great Master Dogen,
Ketchimyaku

[JoAnn Francis @JoAnnFrancis9]

Smile. You don't own all the problems in the world.

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Looks like one of the aliens from Dr. Who has been hiding out at our neighbour’s farm.

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@buddhatree 😊

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@buddhatree What about Maundy Thursday?

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On the way to Kamloops yesterday. BC 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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@buddhatree Every time I see a tweet from you I literally LOL.

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Mountain sheep in sunshine yesterday.

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@barbsutter50B Thanks Barbara. Apparently, if you catch llamas and alpacas off guard they can spit at you, but these guys have always been friendly, if a bit skittish.

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Friends at our neighbour’s farm. Bottom of our driveway. Photo by my friend John.

[Geertje Geertsma 🍄 @GeertjeGeertsma]

I was very lucky to find this. Each guttation droplet has its own little vortex ... Some mushrooms can create their own thermals that actively eject the spores. The drops have captured this process.
(the Netherlands) #mushroomtwitter

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@kirwantom I just saw this today, answering several years too late. How are you?

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It takes courage to explore the world. But they who explore themselves are the bravest of all.

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@EdgarHNelson Many thanks, Ed. I hope you are well. 🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🏿

[Aurelian Giles @aurelgil]

all morning I’ve been watching clouds
drift across the ceiling

I am walking through an open door
into an ocean of light

if someone comes and tells me I must move
I’d be obliged to answer: hush! listen!

can’t you hear the silence
singing hymns of praise?