Category Archives: Civilization

Sit and Savor Amrita (Ambrosia, Immortality)

Good evening!   We have now a nice warm, wet atmosphere, which gives life to plants and animals. Trees survive thousands of years, even ten thousand years. Tree and true have the same root of dhrî (the root form of … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, War, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Return to Restart

Good morning!   The full moon has quickly changed into the half moon. Now we have a nice bright Sunday. In a few days we will have the winter solstice, when the night is the longest and our distance to … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, nuclear disaster, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, War, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good morning!   Low grass and plants have been covered and frozen by frost since last evening. Tall trees are brightened and beautified by the brilliant sun light this morning.   The Buddha compared the fourfold food to the son’s … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, nuclear disaster, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, War, Zen | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Potential Practice Power

Good morning!   We have a nice bright Sunday morning. We had the bright full moon even with the total eclipse. The full moon represents the Buddha mind, clear and calm, bodhi (awakening) and nirvana – windless of karma, where … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unconditioned Peace and Unsurpassed Awakening for All

Good morning!   We can now see bright stars in the cool, clear winter sky. Seeing such stars zen practitioners all over the world conclude the Rohatsu sesshin, a week of intensive sitting, and commemorate the Rohatsu, the 8th of … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Live on Joy

Good morning! After the rain, the soil solidifies, giving life to living things. After our sitting, we have a pure, peaceful perspective through the open windows. If the blinds are blocking our view, we can not see outside. Today is … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Practice Here Now

Good morning!   We have a nice quiet, cool morning. All over the world zen practitioners are in Rohatsu sesshin to commemorate the Buddha’s awakening, available for all to witness, always.   Sesshin is embracing the mind (摂心) or touching … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good morning!   We have a chilly but cool and clear atmosphere. The car thermometer indicated a 20-degrees difference in temperature inside and outside of the garage. The car heater made the windows frosty and cloudy.   There was news … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Zen: Chan: Jhana: Dhyana

Good evening!   We have now very cold and clear air. Dogen’s poem titled “The Original Face” reads:   Flowers in spring, Cuckoo in summer, The moon in autumn, Snow in winter, cool and clear.   We will read the … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Becoming Buddha

Good morning!   Now we have a clear and cool sky and beautiful stars. Starting today, zen practitioners all over the world are starting the Rohatsu sesshin, one week of intensive sitting, some without lying down, to commemorate the Buddha’s … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhism, Civilization, Culture, Ecology, Global ethic, Global problems, Nuclear bombs, Nuclear plants, Philosophy, Religion, System, Voluntary simplicity, Zen | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment