Monthly Archives: December 2019

Happy New Year in Holiness‼　: 聖性の中に幸福な新年を‼

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Rosan Daido

  Good morning!   We had dense fog early this morning. It’s now clearing and trees are showing up. Tree and true came from the same root, dhṝ (to endure or hold), the root of dharma. Trees can endure ten … Continue reading →

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Wholly Wholesome Way World: 全体健全な道の世界

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Rosan Daido

  Good morning!   We have a bright, serene, sunny morning on the winter solstice, the shortest daytime. We had the Buddha’s awakening day a fortnight ago and a new year will arrive soon. Time flies! All things change except … Continue reading →

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Attaining Awakening in Nirvana: 涅槃で覚醒を得る

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Rosan Daido

      Attaining Awakening in Nirvana   Good morning!   Today is December 8, when Gotama became Buddha, Awakened One. All over the world Zen centers, temples, and monasteries celebrate it as Jōdōe, Attaining the Way Assembly, after seven … Continue reading →

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Hiking Low Austria/Greetings for Rohatsu Sesshin

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Rosan Daido

Dear all, For three days, I had been hiking in Lower Austria with my sisters. The place we hiked was less than 2 hours northwest of Vienna. I was in total awe of the beauty I found – realising, that … Continue reading →

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