Dharma Snapshots

"As we discover our ecological self we will joyfully defend and interact with that with which we identify; and instead of imposing environmental ethics on people, we will naturally respect, love, honor and protect that which is our self ..
Extending awareness and receptivity with other animals and mountains and rivers encourages identification and engenders respect for and solidarity with the field of identification. This does not mean there will never be conflicts between the vital material needs of different people or between some humans and some other animals in specific situations, but it does mean that a basis for “good actions” or “right livelihood” is not based alone on abstract moralism, self-denial, or sacrifice…
We need to be reminded of our moral duties occasionally, but we change our behavior more simply with richer ends through encouragement."

deep ecology

bill devall

Bill Devall

Beavers frequently build dams here, and this area can sort of flood over as a result during the rainy season. Another vital wetland connected to the river, it is an important part of the ecosystem here.

Lots of alders here.

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from the Lankavatara Sutra

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contemplative photography

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These streams are home to salmon spawning the autumn

In the winter they flow heavy with the rains, icy cold small whitecaps

In spring they feed the flooding river with melting snow from Whitehorse Mountain

In summer home to sticks, leaves, and animal dung.

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poetry

gary snyder

real work

"There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea."

Gary Snyder

-for the record i drink all of the above- :)

It’s been quite some time, but I was finally able to get out and take some photos again. School has had me ridiculously busy, but the days are getting longer and the rain has subsided quite a bit lately, which means I’ll be able to get out a little bit more. This was also my first time using our new D7000, along with our new 17-70 f 2.8 Sigma lens. Hope you enjoy the next few photos. I feel that they represent the back woods around here quite well. Ahhh Cascadia…