Buddha is Not Far Away

Buddha is not far away; buddha (awakenment) is in our everyday life. Every thought, speech and action can be awake and cheerful. Every breath can be joyful. We can help the world by being awake and present in the moment.

In our mind and heart, we already have the the seed of awakening - like the seed waiting for the spring rain to sprout. We all have tremendous goodness inside. It is there, never diminished. We can recognize the goodness and cultivate it.

Chinese calligraphy, "Buddha" in semi-cursive style. Black sumi ink on rice paper. The size is 13 by 14 inches. Signed with the artist's seal "the heart of buddha."