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Practicing Perfections

Good morning!   The full moon is reflected on the floor. The full moon represents the Buddha mind. All over the world zen practitioners are in the Rohatsu sesshin, where the Buddha was awakened. The Buddha mind, like the full … Continue reading

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Narnia and Nirvana

Good morning!   It’s become pretty chilly after the equinox, hasn’t it? We say, “Heat and chill up until the equinox.” Before and after the equinox the weather and the length of the day change, but at the equinox day … Continue reading

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Equanimity in Dharma

Good evening!   We are at the beginning of the equinox, called higan (彼岸: the yonder shore), which means nirvana, unconditioned peace, beyond all vicissitude and ups and downs, topsy-turvy turmoil and turbidity.   Like the equinox with equal day … Continue reading

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