Category Archives: Religion

Human Hells

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   Today we got the news of 9,000 radiation-caused cancer cases per year near the Indian Point nuclear power plant, located 25 miles from New York City. The other day we received other news of children’s cancer deaths … Continue reading →

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Karma, Cultivation, Culture

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Last night after sitting we had discussion as usual. Someone said that he had noticed his color-blindness only at age 18 or 19. Even blind people can cultivate their sense of space – size of the room, … Continue reading →

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Shedding Samsara Suffering

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   When we sit, we have a good evening and good day. When we take shower or bath, we shed sweat and soil and feel good. When we sit, we stop our karmas and shed our samsara and … Continue reading →

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Night of Nescience

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   We are going to have three sittings at this year’s end. What kind of year did you have? For me, the biggest thing was the nuclear meltdown, which represents the meltdown of our nescience. We started using … Continue reading →

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Fragrance of Morality

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   The buds beside the Buddhas are now blooming, giving fragrance. This is the last day of the year. A TV program from Japan was broadcasting its annual Red White Singing Contest. A singer who had organized an … Continue reading →

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Washing Way: Pure Path

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   We had a nice warm winter day today with the temperature going up to 61 degrees. When I saw snow recently, I imagined radiation falling like snow, covering everything.   This evening I watched an NHK special … Continue reading →

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Zazen Is Essential Function and Functional Essence

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   Dogen said that zazen is the essential function and the functional essence of the awakened ones and awakened ancestors.   It is the essential function and the functional essence with unconditioned peace and unsurpassed awakening in holy … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Proven Path

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   We had snow this morning below the freezing temperature. So, it was very dangerous to drive or brake among other cars running. When snow has now gone, it is safe to do so.   It is easy … Continue reading →

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Religion: Reunion with Wholesome Whole

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   The Buddha said that religion is cultivation. He said that we are all karma heirs, relatives, and machines. Therefore we need to cultivate.   Religion (religare) means “reunion” of sundry asunder state: from sin (= separated self: … Continue reading →

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Holy Happiness

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   We have a very holy, silent Sunday morning with almost no traffic going around. People came home and may be sleeping sound after shopping spree and shooting spree.   We have come back home, ultimate home of … Continue reading →

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