Tag Archives: holy truth

Deceit and Delusion Destroy

Good morning! In the early morning we can hear the birds’ singing, but already it is hot. The temperature is going to 101 degrees, and the heat index to 111 degrees. Thus, we need to turn on fans or air … Continue reading

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Crystal Clear Calm

Good morning! When we sit in zazen, we become calm and clear, hopefully crystal clear and calm. We know the temperature today is going up to 100 degrees, with the heat index becoming 111 degrees, but we must also see … Continue reading

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Remain Resolute Resilient

Good morning! We sit calm and cool in the heat wave warning, with the heat index due to go up to 110 degrees. “In extinction of the heart-head, even fire is cool.” So saying, Kaisen Osho at Erinji sat in … Continue reading

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Sewa, Seva, Serve

Good morning! We can hear the sound of singing birds and flowing water and wind, and see the beautiful sunlight. An old poem says, “When I hear a bird singing, I wonder if it is my father or mother.” It … Continue reading

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Limited Life and Limitless Life

Good morning!   Our life is in the holy (wholly wholesome) truth, not the other way around. So our joyful journey is with holy truth, goodness, and beauty, in limitless life, learning, light, liberation, and love.   7/8/11

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Tanabata (七夕, 7/7)

Good evening! Today is tanabata in the East. Tana is altar andis banner. It seems that it originally started as a Buddhist festival to receive ancestors’ spirits. Then, it was combined with the story of a cowherd and a weaver … Continue reading

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