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Day three lockdown
the southerly gale
roars around our house.

Day two lockdown
noticing distractions
time for dinner.

This lockdown
are we there yet?
my father is long gone.

– Derek LeDayn, Zen Buddhist Diamond Sangha, Wellington

Author WebmasterPosted on March 30, 2020May 17, 2020Categories Dharma sharing, inspirations, wisdom, poetry, UncategorisedTags covid-19, here and now, inspiration, living mindful in isolation, poetry, we are in it together

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    • New Zealand Buddhist Chaplains
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    • Climate Change statement – COP26
    • Sustaining peace after New Lynn attack
    • Statement on End of Life Choice Act
    • 15 March – One year on
    • Tragic attacks in Sri Lanka
    • Tragic Attacks in Christchurch
    • Decennial
      • Auckland
      • Christchurch
      • Lotus Blooms in Aotearoa
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