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Defiled and Undefiled Goodness

Good morning!   Now we have spring like sunlight and a silent peaceful world especially after sittings. Unfortunately, however, beside this peaceful world we have a lot of problems and sufferings all over the human world.   Last night I … Continue reading

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System or Self?

Good morning!   We had the half moon on New Year’s Day, and then the full moon, and this morning we saw the half moon again. Now we have bright sunlight brightening trees, snow, and the sky. After a few … Continue reading

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Individual Karma, Shared Karma, Non-karma

Good evening!   We had a very warm day going up to seventy. We got the news that the economic damage related with the severe weather was the biggest ever. This is the shared karma.   A few days ago … Continue reading

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Becoming Buddha

Good morning!   Now we have a clear and cool sky and beautiful stars. Starting today, zen practitioners all over the world are starting the Rohatsu sesshin, one week of intensive sitting, some without lying down, to commemorate the Buddha’s … Continue reading

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Chilly Climate or Collusion Complex

Good morning!   Now we have very chilly air at 26 degrees, with a wind chill index of 18. But, it is much better than having an irradiated atmosphere and earth.   The news from Japan reported on the Fukushima … Continue reading

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From Deluded Way to Awakened Way

Good morning!   We have now clouds threatening to snow, with temperatures going below the freezing point as forecast. But, after sitting we have a clear and calm world.   Yesterday I visited St. Charles for the first time. I … Continue reading

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People against Power and for Planet

Good morning!   We have had a cloudless autumn sky (akibare: 秋晴れ) for many days now. When we sit we can enjoy a cloudless world. This is because of the clear calm air. But, when it gets colder, we have … Continue reading

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Live Limitless Lucky Life

Good evening!   Already the equinox has passed away, but we can live in equanimity (throwing away), nirvana, windless state of human karmas or samsara sufferings, whenever we sit in zazen.   Dogen said, “Zazen has limitless merits.” He also … Continue reading

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Wholly Wholesome Way is Free Full Function

Good morning!   Early this morning we had a very dim moon behind the clouds – a very slender crescent moon, almost new. It soon came out from behind the clouds and shined brightly. Just recently we saw the renowned … Continue reading

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Tasting Truth in Triple Treasure

Good morning!   We have a beautiful day for our equinox sesshin. This morning it was chilly. So, when I drove, I found the car windows becoming foggy. When we move in a chilly atmosphere, our windows become foggy, and … Continue reading

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