Tag Archives: Lotus Sutra (法華経)

Coming Home and Sitting in Complete Comfort (kika-onza, 帰家穏坐)

Good morning!   Now we have the very thin new moon. We know that we will soon see the full moon and flowers blooming in the Dharma dhātu, Dharma domain.   Flowers in spring, Cuckoo in summer, The moon in Autumn, Snow in winter Cool and clear.   This is the poem “The Original Face” made by Dogen.   We are very fortunate to be able to sit in complete comfort coming home (kika-onza, 帰家穏坐) every morning and evening together enjoying all things.   Colors of peaks and Sounds of valleys are Altogether voices and Forms of my Shakyamuni.   This is also his poem among the five poems referencing the Lotus Sutra.   We are always at home in pure peace and prognosis in the Dharma dhātu, resting in great comfort in the Buddha’s house.   3/14/13  

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Living Limitless Life

Good morning!   We could see the very thin new moon earlier. Now we can see beautiful flowers at the altar – lilies showing spring. We have now passed a half month since spring solstice. Even though we have very … Continue reading

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