“I meditate for the last time on this mountain that is bare, though others all around are white with snow. Like the bare peak of the koan, this one is not different from myself. I know this mountain because I am this mountain, I can feel it breathing at this moment, as its grass tops stray against the snows. If the snow leopard should leap from the rock above and manifest itself before me - S-A-A-O! - then in that moment of pure fright, out of my wits, I might truly perceive it, and be free.”
Quote by Peter Matthiessen
Work
Nine-Headed Dragon River: Zen Journals 1969-1982
This book is a compilation of the author's spiritual musings and experiences, recorded during a significant period of his life. It offers a glimpse into the author's journey of self-discovery and enlightenment through the lens of Zen Buddhism. more
Author
Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen was an American novelist and naturalist, renowned for his works that seamlessly integrate fiction and non-fiction. His writing frequently delved into environmental themes and the human connection with nature. Born on May 22, 1927, he passed away on April 5, 2014. more
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