Virtue

So the archaic definition seems clear and caring...see for your self.

The power or operative influence inherent in a supernatural or divine being.

Indeed! This practice, this zazen, this contemplative way is the way to a virtuous life...the power or operative influence inherent in buddhanature...YES!
Virtuous...operative influence inherent of the divine....it is everywhere...in all beings; in you, in me...in the walls, pebbles and fences...in the baby chicks and aging dogs...there it is virtue...

I once heard Ed tell a story where he went to Suzuki Roshi and complained about the lazy, late, ineffective kitchen staff working with him...Suzuki asked him, "what do you want?" Ed said something about how he wanted a virtuous staff...Suzuki replied, "See virtue!"

And I whisper to my self and all of you, "It's there, everywhere in all beings and things."
Reveal your hidden virtue.