"It is not only that there is water in the world, but there is a world in water. It is not just in water. There is also a world of sentient beings in clouds. There is a world of sentient beings in the air. There is a world of sentient beings in fire. There is a world of sentient beings on earth . . . There is a world of sentient beings in a blade of grass . . . There are mountains hidden in treasures. There are mountains hidden in swamps. There are mountains hidden in the sky. There are mountains hidden in mountains. There are mountains hidden in hiddenness. This is complete understanding . . . When you investigate mountains thoroughly, this is the work of the mountains. Such mountains and waters of themselves become wise persons and sages."
Eihei Dogen,
13th century Japanese Zen Master
Photo: A "bird" in the snow and ice patterns on Dream Lake; Rocky Mountain National Park, CO; February 3, 2014
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