An American Buddha
PRACTICE DEVOTION IN ALL THE WORK
Practice requires concentration and focus.
Pay attention to all the work, the Way-Seeking mind is actualized by rolling up your sleeves.
The Cook’s Prayer
From NOW in this body
WORK is devotion –
Resting on concentration & focus – a steady hand, a focused eye – a wise and unselfish mind.
As one puts together a sand mandala – slow & careful.
Not looking to do anything, not looking to finish anything, not looking to keep anything.
To give this offering in perfection of spirit.
Take the stitches out.
BE WILLING TO START AGAIN AND KEEP GOING
Devotion requires a mind that seeks nothing.