Tag Archives: interdependence

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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Impermanence Is Interdepencence

Good morning! Even though we have hot weather in the day time, we can have fresh, cool air in the early morning. Even though it is said that “flowers fall in lamentation and weeds flourish in detestation,” this comes from … Continue reading

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Life Light

Good morning! We saw the beautiful full moon and the morning star this morning. Now we have the bright daylight after sittings and the service. We have a very peaceful, beautiful morning. Before I came here I watched TV news … Continue reading

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Master Mind

Good morning! We’re having longer days now as we approach the spring equinox. So, when we sit in zazen, we have a peaceful and a pretty bright world. Every day Rui-yan said to himself, and then responded, “Master (???)!” “Yes.” … Continue reading

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No Unity with Guns: No Peace with Weapons

Guns are for killing people. Guns are necessary against foes. Guns are due to distrust and fear. Distrust and fear are from the self as well as the other, essentially from small selves: self-centeredness. Self-centeredness is the fundamental obstacle against … Continue reading

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