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Dogen’s Doei (道元道詠): Poems in the Way, 35

  Thirty casual poems at my grass hut (15):   How precious the time-honored Words of Seven Buddhas are! Through learning them We surpass the Six Paths.     Sōan-no gū-ei sanjisshu (15):   Ana tauto Nana-no hotoke-no Furu-koto-wa Manabu-ni … Continue reading

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Flowers Blooming, World Arisen

Good morning!   A gladiolus bloomed in bright red color in the backyard. Everybody was amazed at it last evening. Everyone will appreciate it and agree that it’s beautiful.   When it bloomed beautifully, the world became beautiful and our … Continue reading

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Purity and Purification Path

Good morning!   Again we had nice rain last evening – some not. When I went into my yard, I felt dense dew on green grass and saw fresh flowers in vivid colors. On the way here I saw mist … Continue reading

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