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Posted on December 19, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Potential Practice Power

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Unconditioned Peace and Unsurpassed Awakening for All

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Live on Joy

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Posted on December 3, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Zen: Chan: Jhana: Dhyana

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Becoming Buddha

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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 →

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Chilly Climate or Collusion Complex

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Now we have very chilly air at 26 degrees, with a wind chill index of 18. But, it is much better than having an irradiated atmosphere and earth.   The news from Japan reported on the Fukushima … Continue reading →

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From Limited Life to Limitless Life

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   The weather forecast predicts the temperature will go down below the freezing point. Still trees stand strong and safe. Beyond the freezing point our vegetables may freeze and die.   Trees can survive ten thousand years. Human … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Snow Show or Random Radiation Risk

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   We didn’t have snow, which makes a beautiful white world – a seasonal show. If, however, we have radiation, it’ll make a dark death world – a random risk at any moment.   The Red Cross and … Continue reading →

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