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Flowering and Fruition

Good morning!   This is the last day of our equinox sesshin. It seems that it is truly getting colder after the equinox day.  The night is getting longer and darker with the brighter morning star, Orion, etc.   Equanimity … Continue reading

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Sesshin: Containing Confused Minds and Contacting Calm Clear Minds

Good evening!   We start our autumnal equinox sesshin. Equinox is equal day and night, heat and chill. So, it is called higan (彼岸: yonder shore), meaning nirvâna {unconditioned peace, lit. no-wind (of karmas blowing flame)}.   Sesshin is containing … Continue reading

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