Monthly Archives: July 2012

Flowers Blooming, World Arisen

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   A gladiolus bloomed in bright red color in the backyard. Everybody was amazed at it last evening. Everyone will appreciate it and agree that it’s beautiful.   When it bloomed beautifully, the world became beautiful and our … Continue reading →

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Healthy Mind/World

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   When we sit in zazen, we are in good health without stresses and sickness – the triple poison of delusion, craving, and anger, the source of all sufferings.   When our minds are in nirvana, all become … Continue reading →

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Continuous Cultivation and Care

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   We had rain some places and not in other places. This morning I saw that the sprinkler was already watering hydrangeas in the front.   If we water, the hydrangeas continuously bloom in beautiful colors. If not, … Continue reading →

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Purity and Purification Path

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Again we had nice rain last evening – some not. When I went into my yard, I felt dense dew on green grass and saw fresh flowers in vivid colors. On the way here I saw mist … Continue reading →

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Life Comes First

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Now it is bright, but early in the morning I saw the beautiful crescent moon and the bright morning star in the east.   Our practice is to see both day and night, not just one side, … Continue reading →

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Sit Wholeheartedly with Whole World

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   We have good evening, good day, and good morning, whenever we sit in zazen, breathing deep, and settle in unconditioned peace.   Zazen is free full function, freed from all fabrications, karmas, functioning fully with our whole … Continue reading →

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Strive Hard Remisslessly!

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Fast from the full moon there is now the thin crescent moon now with the bright morning star in the sky. The day is getting shorter every day.   “All phenomena are created and ceased on causes … Continue reading →

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Life Threatened

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!     Our early morning sitting lets us witness the sunrise gradually getting later and later and the moon manifesting smaller and smaller day by day.   The rain we enjoyed have passed and again the hot sun … Continue reading →

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Removing Defilement and Reborn Delighted

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   We had dead branches and dried leaves fallen everywhere after the heavy thunder and rain or hail last night, with bridges and trellis fallen. Thus, trees are refreshed and greener, and the grass is also greener than … Continue reading →

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Dharma Rain of Amrita, Ambrosia of Immortality

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Last evening suddenly thunder and shower started after the long spell of heat wave reaching 108 degrees. It was really compassionate rain for all plants and animals. InJapanthey now have heavy rain. So, we have extreme weathers … Continue reading →

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