Fallen Advocate Tree at Forest of Nisene State Park Photographed by Dan Coyro, Santa Cruz Sentinel (1-21-2017)

The Advocate Tree The Advocate Tree has fallen down in the rainstorm on Sunday, January 16. Of all giant redwoods on many hikes, this was my all-time favorite tree. At Old Growth Loop in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park on Sept. 6, 2009 I just marvelled at this giant soaring 263 feet high with 45 feet circumference. Its 18 feet Goosepen is shaped like the Platonic Lambda Λ "Soul of the Universe". It's 1000 years old born at the same time as sage Chou Tun-yi in 1017 whose motto is "Sincerity is the foundation of sagehood" and I treasure my time in the Advocate Tree as if I'm inside a cathedral looking at heaven feeling wisdom & blessings. All things must die but the Advocate Tree lives burning brightly in my innermost heart. Peter Y. Chou Mountain View, 1-21-2017

Advocate Tree Soaring to the Skies 18 feet Goosepen Inside Advocate's Goosepen