Tag Archives: awakened one

Wakeful and Wholly wholesome

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   We had 102-degree hot and dry weather today and are going to have similar weather tomorrow.   The Sino-Japanese character for autumn depicts grass on fire (秋). Autumn is like fire burning for plants.   Now our … Continue reading →

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Correcting Karma Consciousness

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   In our solid sitting we feel like we’re “sitting alone on the Great Courageous Peak.” The Great Courageous refers to the Awakened One. I remember sitting in the thick mist on Vulture’s Peak, where the Awakened One … Continue reading →

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Dharma Dhatu (Truth Root/Realm)

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! After sittings and the service, we have a very quiet Sunday with spring sunlight brightening the world and this big beautiful amaryllis, peaceful and truthful. But on the other side of the globe there is a lot of … Continue reading →

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Holy Harmony

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We had good sittings and a service in holy harmony, powerful unity, and unison. This is only possible with samâdhi (concentration) power in a wholly wholesome state, in total dedication of the body, mind, and world. In our … Continue reading →

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Triple Treasure

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! When we came out of our houses, we could smell spring in the moistened air. When we sit together, we can enjoy birds’ singing. But, in our ordinary world, we have many problems. The world is on fire; … Continue reading →

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About Pine, Ask Pine

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Rosan Daido

The Haiku poet Basho said, “Regarding pine trees, ask pine trees.” The Buddha said, “As we love our selves, others love their selves. So, we must love others’ selves also.” If we listen to pine trees, other plants, other animals, … Continue reading →

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Self-knowledge

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Dogen said, “It is the nature of the minds of living beings to seek the knowledge of their selves. Rare, however, are those who see the true self. Only awakened ones know it.” Because we don’t know the true self, … Continue reading →

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