Monthly Archives: April 2020

Pilgrimage Inner and Outer: The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 13

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Rosan Daido

    (13) Peace is every step       “Peace is every step” is the title of a book by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. I have chosen his words as a motto, a guideline for my pilgrimages. During … Continue reading →

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3 Poisons, 3 Steps, 3 Learnings, 3 Pillars: 三毒、三歩、三学、三柱

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  Good morning!   I got an email from my nephew in Japan, asking me about our health at this time of pandemic. Mail by air takes about a week and by sea about a month. Before air and tele-communication, … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage Inner and Outer: The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 12

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  (12) Pilgrimage and the mind of gratitude       When I am on a pilgrimage, gratitude is my constant companion. Gratitude is not attached to anything specific, it develops organically by connecting with nature, people, and myself. It … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage Inner and Outer: The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 11

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  (11) Pilgrimage and Perseverance       A pilgrimage is training for not giving up despite adversities. Not giving up needs resilience and perseverance. The strength to endure hardships along the way comes from something I would call trust … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage Inner and Outer: The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 10

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  (10) Pilgrimage and Joyfulness         Whenever I walk on a pilgrimage, after several days of hiking in nature, my heart is filled with joy. Pilgrimage and joy belong together for me. This joy is like air … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Paradigm Shift Survival: 全人類的伝染病の枠組転換での生き残り

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  Good morning!   We have beautiful nature around us with weeping and other cherries, redbuds, vinca, and other flowers and fresh green leaves, though the Coronavirus pandemic is threatening the human world. Crises can be opportunities. We now have … Continue reading →

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Inner and Outer Pilgrimage – The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 9

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  (9) Pilgrim as refugee   A pilgrim leaves the familiar behind and goes to places that are transient. On a pilgrimage, the pilgrim constantly arrives and leaves again. It is like the breath – breathing in and breathing out. … Continue reading →

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Outer and Inner Pilgrimage： The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 8

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  (8) Pilgrimage and the Mind of Simplicity     A pilgrimage is a way to discover who I am. My most important intention is to discover my inner physical and mental landscape. I want to see the narrow confinements … Continue reading →

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Outer and Inner Pilgrimage： The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 7

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Rosan Daido

  (7) Spirit of creativity and playfulness     A pilgrimage is a time of solitude where deep listening can be practiced. Deep listening means to open the heart to everything that is. It is communication with nature, people, and … Continue reading →

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Outer and Inner Pilgrimage： The Way of St. Francis and the Journey to Non-Self, 6

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Rosan Daido

    (6) Pilgrimage and the Spirit of Vulnerability   Walking into the unknown means to be ready to take risks. A pilgrimage is an adventure, which needs courage and endurance. The courage most needed, however, is the courage to … Continue reading →

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