Monthly Archives: October 2018

Solomon Islands 12: Marovo Lagoon 3

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Rosan Daido

Solomon Islands, Marovo Lagoon, Stories   Gura, one of the master carvers on Gatukai Island, is also a storyteller. His full native name is Gura Bula, which means peacemaker. He never went to school. He learned reading from his brother … Continue reading →

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Sesshin Striving: 接心精進

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Rosan Daido

  Good morning!   We are in sesshin today. Sesshin means embracing and touching the heart/mind (摂心・接心). Usually our heart/minds go outward, but now we turn inward. The Ten Ox-herding Pictures show how to seek, find, tether, ride on the … Continue reading →

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Solomon Islands 11: Village Life

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Rosan Daido

    Solomon Islands, Village Life   By staying five days in Driftwood Lodge, I was also able to connect with the natives and see a bit their way of life. In order to reach their village, I had to … Continue reading →

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Solomon Islands 10: Morovo Lagoon 2

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Rosan Daido

  SOLOMON ISLANDS, MAROVO LAGOON       The days we spent in Drift Wood Lodge were pure magic. Every day we went with our small boats to paradisiacal islands and could see the most magnificent, healthy coral reefs. When … Continue reading →

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Solomon Islands 9: Marovo Lagoon

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Rosan Daido

  SOLOMON ISLANDS,  MAROVO LAGOON   Traveling between the islands is a challenge – like many other things on the Solomon Islands. When we wanted to buy tickets for our boat trip to Marovo Lagoon, the ticket office was closed. … Continue reading →

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Solomon Islands 8: Horania 2

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Rosan Daido

      Honiara, the town founded by Japanese forces when building Henderson airport during World War II in 1942, has also places of beauty and interest. One of these places is a coffeehouse located on the waterfront. Many expatriates … Continue reading →

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Solomon Islands 7: Honiara

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Rosan Daido

Solomon Islands, Honiara       My view about Honiara (capital of Solomon Islands) declined after staying in this town for several days. The town is densely populated (over 70 000 people) and seems totally chaotic. No street names, no … Continue reading →

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Striving for System Shift：枠組転換の為の精進

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Rosan Daido

    Good morning!   We have a still serene Saturday after sittings, though our summer of 30oC suddenly plummeted into a winter of 3oC. The Buddha at his last said, “All is impermanent, strive without indolence. These are my … Continue reading →

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Solomon Islands 6: Lodging

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Rosan Daido

    LODGING   Weaved banana leaves Show the age of 20 years Crystal clear water ‘   Ipu leana The dampness of the bed sheets Dries during the night   (Ipu leana means good night)      

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Solomon Islands 5: Jungle

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Rosan Daido

      JUNGLE   Brown bird sweeping down A tall, white barked jungle tree Is its resting place . .           . Holding down a branch A body of fire ants Bite into my skin … Continue reading →

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