Our Humility

Last evening I was out with some friends having a discussion. The topic turned to the notion of humility and its value. As I started reflecting on my experience with humility I realized that without it, I am deaf, dumb and blind. Moments when I am arrogant, prideful and think I'm the smartest kid on the block, prevent me from hearing and seeing you. It prevents me from hearing and connecting with the "Buddha, Dharma and Sangha," as we like to say.

To be humble for me is to recognize that rather than being independent, it is in fact far better that we are interdependent. It is the opportunity to hear with more than just my mind, eyes and ears, but rather my entire being. It's in those moments that we are no longer just talking about Buddhist teaching, but being that teaching. The final line in "Song of Zazen," states "this body is the very body of the Buddha." I say yes to that statement, but it requires humility to actualize what this body truly is.

May Your Life Go Well,

Jaye Morris, Curator
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