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Zen: Chan: Jhana: Dhyana

Good evening!   We have now very cold and clear air. Dogen’s poem titled “The Original Face” reads:   Flowers in spring, Cuckoo in summer, The moon in autumn, Snow in winter, cool and clear.   We will read the … Continue reading

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Conquer Oneself not Others

Good morning!   We had a warm, windy autumn day yesterday, so we can wade into a sea of fallen leaves and watch the flora and fauna intimately. Without watching, we cannot know the exact situations of the actual realm. … Continue reading

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Total Truth

Good morning! In our sitting, the pure sound of flowing water penetrates through our world; the fresh breeze permeates throughout our bodies and minds; the bright, beautiful sunlight pervades the world. This is the world in cessation (nirodha) and the … Continue reading

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Still Serene Satisfaction

Good morning!   After a while of sitting, we witness the clear, calm state of the mind and the world; and then we are able to see the merit of sitting and stopping karma. Otherwise, we just go on according … Continue reading

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Two Kinds of Goodness

Good evening! Man is said to be the lord of all creation. Humans have evolved and developed their bodies and brains, advancing sciences and technologies, and thus becoming the lords of all creatures and creation. But, unfortunately, all living beings … Continue reading

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