Hakuins Song of Zazen

All beings by nature are Buddha, as ice by nature is water; How sad that people ignore the near, and search for truth afar, Like someone in the midst of water crying out in thirst, Like a child of a wealthy home wandering among the poor. Apart from water there is no ice, apart from beings, no Buddha. Lost on dark paths of ignorance, We wander through the six worlds, from dark path to dark path. When shall we be freed from birth and death? Oh, the zazen of the Mahayana! To this the highest praise! Devotion, repentance, training, the many paramitas, All have their source in zazen. Those who try zazen even once wipe away beginningless crimes; Where are all the dark paths then? The Pure Land itself is near. Those who hear this truth even once, and listen with a grateful heart, Treasuring it, revering it, gain blessings without end. Much more, those who turn about, and bear witness to self-nature Self-nature that is no naturego far beyond mere doctrine. Here effect and cause are the same; The Way is neither two nor three; With form that is no form, going and coming, we are never astray; With thought that is no thought, Singing and dancing are the voice of the Law. How boundless and free is the sky of samadhi! How bright the full moon of wisdom! Truly is anything missing now? Nirvana is right here, before our eyes. This very place is the Lotus Land; This very body, the Buddha.

(translated by Norman Waddell)

The ReverendJiun Josh Bartok, a long time student of Zen, my dharma successor, and guiding teacher of the Greater Boston Zen Center, is seen by many as one of the rising stars of the younger generation of Western Zen teachers recently gave a wonderful talk on the practice of Zen meditation. I recommend it to anyone interested in the Zen life, meditation, or, just for a pointer or two on how to meet this life were given. The talk itself runs twenty-five or twenty-six minutes. It is followed by another twenty or so minutes of dharma dialogue, which is also worth listening to.

The Mechanics of Zazen.

Interesting?

Well, I think so. The path of Endarkenment. The great way of our lives plainly presented for our consideration. Nothing less.

At no extra charge, for further reading on the Zen way heres a pretty comprehensive bibliography compiled out of my forthcoming book on Zen meditation and the Zen life.

And, finally a lovely little video on the mechanics of Zen meditation. It misses some posture possibilities and makes some categorical statements Id present differently, but, nonetheless worth watching.

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Your heart is a muscle, and just like any other, you have to work it out to keep it strong. (And by that, we don't mean heart rate-boosting cardio, though that helps too.)

Whether you're "training" your heart for romantic love, #selflove, or food love, he best way to flex those heart-warming muscles is with meditation. (And if food-love is your jam, this guide on how to eat mindfully is key.)

Though there are several different types of meditation, this open-heart practice utilizes mindfulness meditation, which is all about focusing on the physical sensation of the breath, says Lodro Rinzler, author ofLove Hurts: Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken andco-founder of MNDFL, a meditation studio in New York City. "It's all about coming back, over and over again, to the present moment." (Here's why everyone is hyped up about mindfulness.)

This practice is beneficial to all the relationships in your lifeeven those that fly under the radar. Open-heart and loving-kindness meditations can help you develop vulnerability, patience, and empathy, and have a humanizing effect on everyone you cross paths with, says Patricia Karpas, founder of the Meditation Studio app. (Check out these 17 other magical health benefits of meditation.)

The more you train your mindfulness, the more you're able to show up for all the people in your lifeand befully present and authentic when you're with them (whether that's a first date, dinner with our long-time spouse, or at work with a complete stranger), says Rinzler. "It's a bit like taking the heart to the gym; you experiment with opening our heart to people you like, people you don't know very well, and even people you don't get along with."

And while it has benefits for your everyday life, this kind ofmeditation can help you prep for big moments, toolike having difficult conversations or surviving a fightsays Karpas. "An open-hearted conversation sometimes means just radically accepting another's point of view and moving on." (Kind of like when you're sitting at the dinner table with your uncle who is a "yuuuge" Trump supporter.)

Here, Rinzler guides you through an open-heart meditation that not only explores your relationship with someone you love, but also with someone you may have a conflict withwhether that's an ex, a family member, or a boss you butt heads with on the regular. (Need some auditory guidance? Try the audio below for an Opening the Heart meditation by Elisha Goldstein and the Meditation Studio app.)

1. Take three deep breaths. In through the nose and out through the mouth.

2. Bring to mind the image of someone you love dearly. Make it visceralthink about how they normally dress, the way they smile, and the way they do their hair; all aspects about him or her.

3. Soften your heart toward this person and repeat a simple aspiration: "May you enjoy happiness and be free from suffering." As you repeat this phrase, you might contemplate, "What does that look like for this person?" "What would make him or him happy today?" Keep coming back to the aspiration itself, and at the end of five minutes let the visualization dissolve.

4. Bring to mind the image of someone you don't necessarily get along with. Sit with that image for a minute, letting judgmental thoughts go. Then begin to list positive things that this person desires. At the end of each thing, add three magic words: "just like me." For example: "Sam wants to be happy...just like me." or "Sam wants to feel desired...just like me." Hopefully that will illicit some form of empathy for this person.

5. Then, move on to other areas that might be less easy to accept: "Sam lies at times...just like me," or "Sam was totally arrogant...just like me," or "Sam slept with someone he shouldn't have...just like me." Maybe you haven't been arrogant for weeks or slept with someone inappropriate in years. But if you've ever done these thingsor something else you aren't necessarily proud of, just own that fact for a moment. Sit with it. After a few minutes of contemplating ways that this person is just like you, drop the contemplation, raise your gaze toward the horizon, and rest your mind. Rest with whatever feelings have emerged. (Need to let out some anger? Try this NSFW anger meditation that makes it okay for your mind to have zero filter.)

If you're just learning how to meditate, it might take some practice to calm your mind and focus on just one thing (because, let's be honest, our brains usually have about 10,000 tabs open). But the best part is that you literally can't do meditation wrong. According to Rinzler, the only possible mistake you can make is "judging yourself harshly. That's it."

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Its happened again! Another ice cream company has released a vegan ice cream without telling anyone. Recently, lovers of dairy-free ice cream had a lot to rejoice about when Ben & Jerrys, who previously had only four flavors in their line of almond milk ice cream, added two new flavors to their roster:Cherry Garcia and Coconut Seven Layer Bar. There was no PR release, no new additions to their website, and not even a social media announcement they simply shipped ice cream to stores, kicked back, and waited for vegan ice cream lovers to do the talking. It looks like this is going to be a thing now because last night, word broke via social mediathat Breyers, a staple in the frozen dessert world, secretly released their very first vegan ice cream flavor! Their first choice for a non-dairy ice cream was cookies and cream. Like Ben & Jerrys line of vegan ice cream, Breyers vegan ice cream is made from almond milk.

Dairy consumption in the United States has been declining steadily by 25 percent per capita since the 1970s, so it makes complete sense that ice cream staples like Breyers would want to hop aboard the dairy-free train. In fact, a recent studyby Packaged Foods revealed that free from frozen desserts, which includes vegan ice cream, are one of the products that are driving the U.S. ice cream industry towards a $28 billion market. And according to David Sprinkle, a researcher for Packaged Foods Ice cream and frozen novelties remain among the top ten food categories in supermarkets. More than 85 percent of U.S. household use ice cream or sherbet. So, smart move, Breyers.

Most of us have probably had a tub of Breyers ice cream in our freezer growing up so hopefully, now that a vegan version is available, longtime fans will be tempted by this new flavor (we certainly are). It is also interesting to note that Breyers, along with Ben & Jerrys, are both owned by Unilever, the multinational company that attempted to sue Hampton Creek over the validity of calling their vegan mayonnaise, Just Mayo, mayonnaise. They dropped the suit and then released their own variety of vegan mayonnaise soon after. At the very least, they did not try to pull the same stunt with ice cream and other dairy products, like a handful of dairy supporters in the U.S. are attempting to do right now over the validity of non-dairy milk being called milk.

If this whole secretly-releasing-vegan-ice-cream-flavors thing is going to be a thing, then it is one that we will readily embrace with spoons in hand, a cozy couch, and a TV series queued up for binge-watching. A 1.5-quart carton of Breyers vegan ice cream retails for $4.99.

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Just in time for Valentines Day, our affiliate PETA Australia conducted an experiment to determine who gets more right swipes on Tinder: vegans or meat-eaters. Even its staffers were surprised by the results. When the same guy, using similar content, created one Tinder profile as a vegan and another as a carnivore, his vegan profile got double the number of right swipes.

In one profile picture, 29-year-old Peter wore a shirt that read, Vegan, and in the other, he wore a shirt that read, Bacon. His other photos showed him at the supermarket buying fruit or meat and at the beach holding a dog or a fishing rod. His bios were identical for each profileexcept for one phrase, which read either Vegan for life or Bacon is life.

Peter found out that there were double the number of fish in the sea for guys who care about animals, the environment, and their health.

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PETA U.K. conducted its own Tinder study, in which Oliver duplicated precisely the same kind of contrasting content that Peter had used. Once again, the same guy got almost double the right swipes when his profile said that he was vegan.

Women looking for men on Tinder cant seem to resist tapping on the heart when a guy clearly has one.

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Today, a friend posted a status update about how inexplicably happy reading the Esther the Wonder Pig story had made her when she read it in The Guardian. Of course it made her happy because very few of us are made unhappy about a story of someone finding love and sanctuary. I am delighted she expressed that feeling and that Esthers story could elicit that sentiment. What I find disheartening is that on this perfect occasion and spoken to a vast, international audience, the author did not even think about mentioning veganism or using this opportunity to say hey if Esthers story speaks to you, then you really should go vegan because like Esther, all the animals we eat and use are just as deserving to live their lives. There is no difference between Esther and the billions of fish, cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats and rabbits except that they have no given name. Can you imagine the impact of that? On my friend? On your friends and family?

Instead, the author did tell us about how Esthers social media presence became [his] job. Well, that is good for him, but why does that matter? How does that matter to Esther herself or to anyone like her? He also tells us how Esther makes a lot of people smile and many really open up to her, which is wonderful and speaks volumes about the responsibility the author has as someone who could reach a lot of people. In fact, the author indirectly admits this by letting us know that, [a] woman in the US recently wrote, Thank you for showing my two young boys that its OK to have two dads. Exactly! How wonderful! Look at what you and Esther can do by your very presence and existence, dear author.

Yet, no, Were not out to promote gay or animal rights in a direct way, Esther just seems to have this positive effect on people. Why not? Why are they not directly speaking about the very things that they are? Why are they being so oblique about the very thing justice, love and sanctuary that defines them and everything in which they believe in? Why would anyone with access to a huge platform diminish, or relegate to an indirect space, the very essence of the thing that so deeply defines them? Why is it so anathema to advocate clearly for the right of all beings to be left alone and not slaughtered for our taste buds and vanity? It baffles this authors mind and breaks her heart too.

Esther has a life because of her two dads. She might not have been the pig they were expecting, but her very existence demands that they and we become the advocates that she and all the animals like her want us to be.

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Valentines Day is almost here. For some, this means dedicating every little minute of the big day to showing your loved one how much they mean to you. However, others believe that any day is a good day to show someone how much you love them while others believe that Valentines Day is nothing more than a day designed to sell cards, candy, jewelry, clothes, and other holiday-themed goods. If you dont have a date for Valentines Day, dont fret youre certainly not alone nor should you feel obligated to find romance. But why not spend the day with your best friends instead?Instead of having a night out, opt for a night in with your friends making treats, watching movies, and being goofy?.

To see what weve done in previous years, check out50 Hot and Sexy Vegan Dessert Recipes for Valentines Day,Celebrate Valentines Day With These Tempting Vegan Treats For Two, andTreat Yourself on Valentines Day With These 15 Badass Desserts Youll Be Glad You Dont Have to Share. Then, get ready for what we have this year 15 sweet, shareable, and vegan desserts you can make, then kick back and relax with movies, snacks, and friends.

These Berry Love Pies With Red Velvet Crust taste as good as they look and they look incredible. The rich red velvet crust is completely gluten-free and slathered in a homemade berry jam that is to die for. You can get creative with the tops of these pies and make them as fancy as you like.

The flavors in these simple gluten-freeRaw Strawberry Cashew Cream Tarts blend together so well! They start with a crust made from almonds, coconut, and dates. Then, its filled with a sweet strawberry cashew cream and finished with a sprinkle of coconut flakes and sliced strawberries for presentation. These little tarts are the perfect sweet for date night or any occasion not that you need a special reason to eat dessert.

These gluten-freeChocolate Hazelnut Hearts With Raspberry Jam are the perfect recipe to make for someone special, even if that someone special is you and your pals. These tasty treats combine hazelnuts, dates, and dark chocolate into delightful heart-shaped bites. And while these sweets may look impressive, they are incredibly easy to make!

These Boozy Black and White Truffles look like theyve come right out of a super trendy chocolate shop and taste like it, too. Their dark chocolate center is infused with liqueur and it also has ground hazelnuts and dried fruit for a touch of sweetness. The creamy white chocolate coating is simply divine and the chocolate drizzle on top is optional, but it makes them perfectly picturesque. Theyre so rich and tasty, only one or two of these are sure to satisfy the sweetest of sweet tooths.

These adorable Strawberry Doughnuts With Jam Frosting look just as scrumptious as any other doughnuts, but are actually healthier for you! Theyre gluten-free, contain fruit and less sugar than your typical doughnuts, and are completely vegan. These can be eaten plain or add some whipped buttercream frosting and freeze-dried strawberry bits for added decadence and crunch!

Everyone needs a fuss-free, no-bake dessert up their sleeve, and if raspberries are involved well all the better right? With these Persimmon Raspberry Fudge candies, all you need is 10 minutes of blending time and the refrigerator takes care of the rest. Its the kind of dessert thats made for busy days and last minute sweet cravings. Heres the real victory: even though its, its full of wholesome ingredients like sunflower seeds, dates, persimmons, raspberry, and spices

Whats not to love about this giant Dark Chocolate Cherry Skillet Cookie? Its rich, chocolatey, soft like butter, and the chocolate and cherry flavors blend seamlessly together, especially when topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The skillet speeds up the cook time, making the wait time between cooking and devouring even shorter.

Once you master this recipe for these gluten-freeRaspberry Black Bean Brownies, youll never feel guilty about brownies again. These black bean brownies are super tasty and incredibly healthy to boot. And, depending on your mood, you can throw in some extra raspberries, pecans, or even more chocolate.

This Speculoos Cherry Almond Trifle is so simple, you might want to double the batch. Crumbled speculoos cookies, almond yogurt, and cherries cooked with sugar until thick and syrupy, it has layers of delicious flavors. The cookies are crunchy with hints of cinnamon, the almond yogurt is creamy, and the cherries are sweet, sugary, and juicy. If youd like the yogurt to be a little thicker, try setting it in a coffee filter and let it refrigerator overnight.

This rich, creamy Red Wine Buttercreamadds a grown-up depth-of-flavor to any dessert. It has a gorgeous, deep raspberry color that makes it perfect on chocolate cake, brownies, cookies, or any dessert you happen to make on a whim. Its incredibly easy to make, too! Try adding spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to make it even more special.

Thick and fudgy, these Cocoa Date Fudge Bites are an indulgent treat that will satisfy all of your chocolate cravings. Composed of cashews and sweetened with dates, these truffles are healthier than most. Best part is they can be dressed up in a number of ways. Feel free to add walnuts, frozen fruit shards, or cacao nibs to the outside for a tray of beautiful treats.

These sweet, creamy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites will have you swooning. Not only do these little bites taste amazing, but they look absolutely adorable! Perfect for sharing with your best friends Or keep them in your freezer to slowly eat for the next month. Your choice.

This lighter-than-air Strawberry Basil Mousseis a real treat. Fresh strawberries are cooked until they break down into a sweet and sugary syrup thats combined with a light, foamy mousse made from aquafaba, the liquid that comes from a can of chickpeas. Strawberry syrup at the bottom of each glass provides a bolder, sweeter taste of strawberries while a garnish of basil leaves helps balance everything out. This is the perfect treat for date night with the friends.

These Raspberry and Dragon Fruit Mousse Cakes are an amazing dessert experience. Melt-in-your-mouth and sweet, with a dark chocolate drizzle, they get their amazing mousse-like texture from cashews and their flavor from fresh, juicy dragon fruit and raspberries. Youve got to try it to believe it. Healthy and flavorful whats not to love here?

These Unicorn Cookies are the cookies you and your friends deserve. Theyre sweet, buttery, and so easy to make, even the icing! The fun part is the decoration, which you can turn into a fun group activity what color will your unicorn be?

Need more Valentines Day inspiration? Check out our vegan Valentines Day recipes page for dinner and dessert ideas.

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With a sharp heel and a sleek silhouette, stilettos are both trendy and timeless. When theyre made from cruelty-free materials like vegan leather, theres no denying that nothing is more chic than compassion. Luxury brands such as Christian Louboutin, Prada, and Gucci use their well-known names to hide the torture of countless animals who are killed for their skins. Discerning shoppers know that theres nothing stylish about slaughter, and with so many stunning vegan stilettos to select from today, the choice is easy. From simple to statement, these picks from top vegan designers are a perfect fit.

The Metallic A sparkly or metallic stiletto is a must-have addition to every shoe wardrobe. The Monkey from vegan designer Mink pairs a silver sole with an offbeat, banana-clad insole for shoes that are party-ready. Wear them with your favorite jewel-toned dress for a glamorous evening look, or combine them with a pastel romper for a daytime date.

The Patterned A statement shoe is the perfect way to spice up your favorite little black dress or add some excitement to a neutral office ensemble. VEERAHs Mulan pairs a red orchid floral with an emerald tassel for a shoe that will garner countless compliments. This silky, sky-high stiletto is crafted from recycled plastic bottles and features a memory foam insole, making it as kind to your foot as it is to the environment.

The Pastel Soft, muted tones are perfect for spring. They act as a neutral by flawlessly coordinating with nearly any other color. A pair of pastel stilettos can dress up a pair of jeans and a blouse for daytime, then seamlessly move into an evening look. In short, your pastel stilettos are bound to become your most loved heels. In a wearable shade of blush pink that will accentuate any skin tone, the Lexie by Beyond Skin features a patent sheen thats easy to keep clean and a black tread that adds definition to the classic silhouette.

The Classic Black Whether youre just beginning to build your vegan footwear wardrobe or your budget allows for only one versatile pair, a timeless black stiletto is the perfect choice. Choose a patent finish thats easy to keep clean and a slender heel without much taper. Zara offers this staple shoe at an affordable price that will allow you to stretch your shoe budget a bit further.

The Natural In the world of everyday fashion, a beige, taupe, or tan stiletto is the equivalent of a classic white button-up shirt. Its versatile, neutral, and a definite must-have. Like any other standard piece, countless variations are available, giving you the opportunity to find a version that perfectly suits your style. The Dani Nude Suede Lace-Up Heels from Lulus combines the soft look of vegan suede with a customizable gold-tipped tie strap and pointed toe for an edgy yet feminine vibe.

The Color Pop A red stiletto was the daring accessory of yesteryearthink pinups and Marilyn Monroebut its 2017, and our color palette has expanded. A pop of color in the form of a brightly hued stiletto makes any ensemble just a little more fun, whether you choose a classic red, a saturated jewel tone, or an edgy neon. Coquettes AZAR Aqua Patent Leather stiletto might simplify your decision, since turquoise is universally flattering. With a sky-high heel, patent finish, and bright aquatic color, this stiletto is the perfect way to make a splash at a poolside soire.

Your compassionate choice to stock your closet with vegan footwear is commendable. Beyond the fact that youll be doing the world a favor by looking so chic, youll be saving animals from lives of torture and slaughter. Now its time to reward yourself by buying one of these great choicesor one of the thousands of other vegan options by todays top designers.

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Going veganis in style. Not only is eating a plant-based diet good for your body, its good for the environment. Whether youre a full-time vegan or just enjoy eating at someof L.A.stopvegan restaurants, youll love the convenience and taste of these vegan delivery options. All plans are commitment free, so try each onebefore subscribing to your favorite.

GreenChefworks the same way as many other food delivery systemsfresh ingredients are delivered to your door in a refrigerated box once a week. What sets GreenChef apart is that in addition to providing fresh ingredients, everything is USDA organic and free of synthetic pesticides, genetically modified organisms, artificial ingredients, growth hormones and antibiotics. The vegan menus are simple to make and not too wild for tame palates. Past vegan favorites include vegan crab cakes, moroccan cauliflower and pesto pasta primavera. Prices start at $10.49 per meal.

All of the meals through the primarily plant-based meal delivery service Thistle are gluten-free and dairy-free, but there is a choice betweenvegan or meat meals.You can choose between 3, 4 or 5 days worth of meals. A sample vegan menu item is the hoisin stir-fry bowl with tofu. If you are a snacker, their optional snack add-ons are as decadent as they are healthy. A sample dessert item is a chocolate mousse made with avocado, banana and coconut milk and toppedwith chopped nuts and dried berries. Expect a completely new menu each week featuring plant-based foods and superfoods. Prices start at $11 per meal.

Sakarasvegan meal plans are on the pricier sideexpect to drop at least$350 for one weekthough die-hard vegans will love the convenience and quality. The Sakara brand emphasizes living a healthy lifestyle in addition to eating healthy foods (all meals are also organic and gluten-free). Enjoy menu items suchas the wild mushroom pasta with black truffle oil and gingerbread waffles with a cranberry orange compote. Test out Sakaras one-week program or start a subscription. Shop their online store instead to experience Sakara on a budget. Purchase some watermelonjerky or dark chocolate granola for under $20. Prices vary based ondelivery location.

Experiment with cooking your own vegan dinners with PurpleCarrot, though the pre-portioned fresh ingredients make it easy. One goal of Purple Carrot is to help others reduce their carbon footprint with a plant-based diet. Another is to introduce new flavors and cooking techniques, and its likely you have never beforeattempted to whip up beet noodles with romanesco and hazelnut hemp seed crumble. Even if you only go vegan with Purple Carrot at dinnertime three times a week, you are contributing to save energy resources. Prices start at $11.33 per meal.

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Vegans are going to scream for this non-dairy ice cream.

Ben & Jerrys recently (and somewhat secretly) released two new vegan flavors, Cherry Garcia and Coconut Seven Layer Bar, adding to its growing non-dairy frozen desserts selection. An eagle-eyed Instagram user spotted the eats at a market in Philadelphia, PA.

It was super good. Loved the graham and caramel swirls,phillyveganmonster wrote in an Instagram caption. The ice cream had almost a marshmallow taste to it kind of. A junk food miracle! EDIT: no honey! Has the certified vegan logo!

The Huffington Post reached out to Ben & Jerrys for comment and received this emailed statement from Sean Greenwood, Ben & Jerrys Grand Poobah of PR.

Were not ready to dish on the details just yet, but you never know what we might have in store!

The first flavors to roll out were Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chunky Monkey, Coffee Caramel Fudge, P.B. & Cookies.All of the non-dairy frozen desserts replace eggs and milk with coconut oil and almond milk.

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Hearing the lyrics of an old childrens song about a fox being shot led a vegan in Germany to request the song be banned from being played in public. Not wanting to seem unkind, the local mayor has temporarily granted the request.

The complainant, a resident of the town of Limburg an der Lahn in Hesse, told the mayor that she was upset by the lyrics of Fuchs, Du hast die Gans gestohlen, which translates as Fox, you stole the Goose, which was played through the towns carillon, a musical instrument consisting of a series of bells.

The 19th century song details how a mischievous fox steals a goose from a farmer, who then sets out to hunt him down.

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Included in the song are the lyrics: Now the hunter's gone to get you, With his horse and gun-gun-gun, as well as Bang-bang-bang the gun will sing, An awful price to pay.

The woman worked within earshot of the carillon and, with only 33 songs in rotations, she heard the offending tune played several times per day. She proceeded to lodge a request with the towns mayor for it to be removed, a request which has been temporarily granted.

We are giving the goose a closed hunting season and regularly switch out the musical pieces, town spokesman Johannes Laubach said on Thursday, according to The Local, adding that the song will enter rotation again in a number of months.

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