Tag Archives: life

Emancipation (Mukti, Mutti, Vimukti, Vimokha)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! From June 1 in Japan people altogether change their dark heavy robes to bright light clothes (called koromo-gae, 衣替え). This makes them feel light and cool. We already can hear the strong sounds of cicadas. Basho made the … Continue reading →

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Samsara Suffering and Samadhi Satisfaction

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Through the open windows we can hear the sound of busily racing cars, birds’ singing, and the water falling.   Our life is like the constant flow of cars and currents, constantly flowing with ups and downs, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Light

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We can sit peacefully, quietly, in the early morning, sometimes with a candle, sometimes with electricity, which is, of course, brighter. In Japan now, as you know, there is a nuclear reactor crises, and the presidents of nuclear … Continue reading →

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Life Light

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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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Clear Crystal

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We have a nice, quiet Saturday morning with bright sunshine. This is the first day of ohigan ?????in Japan, the spring equinox. Ohigan means yonder shore, which stands for nirvana, unconditioned peace beyond billows and torrents. Like the … Continue reading →

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Sitting Still

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! We have now the beautiful bright moon in the sky. When we see this planet from the moon, it looks like the moon hanging in the air. Our life is hanging in the air like the sword of … 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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Live on Joy

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! Most of us here had a delicious dinner at Shuri’s home, and now we sit together in zazen. In Japan, we say, “Onaji kama-no meshi-wo kuu, eating out of the same pan or rice cooker.” There is a … Continue reading →

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Tree Truth

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! The morning star shines forth silently, still, solid, and steadfast. So are trees; so is truth; so is sitting. Trees live longest, greatest, widest, deepest in truth; systemic, sustainable, safe, simple, and saving. So must be our life. … Continue reading →

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