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Karma World & Dharma World

Good morning! We have a warm atmosphere impregnated with moisture, so we may have rain. We cannot see the moon now, with the clouds. Last night we could see the beautiful, bright, full moon. When we see the moon with … Continue reading

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Dharma Dhatu (Truth Root/Realm)

Good morning! After sittings and the service, we have a very quiet Sunday with spring sunlight brightening the world and this big beautiful amaryllis, peaceful and truthful. But on the other side of the globe there is a lot of … Continue reading

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Death Disaster

Good morning! The morning star is shining in the pale blue, gradually dawning, sky. And now we can sit still and serene. But in Japan at about 3 p.m. they had an 8.9 earthquake, only 80 miles off shore from … Continue reading

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Awakened Action

Good evening!   As we sit in zazen, we know that the spring rain is drizzling and giving life to all plants, and that plants are giving life to all beings.   And we know that blood streams are flowing … Continue reading

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Holy Harmony

Good morning! We had good sittings and a service in holy harmony, powerful unity, and unison. This is only possible with samâdhi (concentration) power in a wholly wholesome state, in total dedication of the body, mind, and world. In our … Continue reading

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Triple Treasure

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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Unconditioned Peace – Unsurpassed Awakening

Good evening! We had a beautiful, bright sunny day today, with plants budding, burgeoning, and sprouting. I saw a pretty white star magnolia blooming in full size on a branch I had taken in during the chilly weather and put … Continue reading

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Awakening Action

Good evening! Just one day ago we had a storm, tornado, and blackouts. But now we have almost spring-like weather, with the temperature nearly sixty degrees and daffodils ready to bloom soon. Fortunately, we escaped the tornado hit, but we … Continue reading

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Cultivation=Verification

Good morning! After our sittings, we have a very peaceful world inside and out. We are very fortunate that we are walking in the Awakened Way and have the concrete practice to attain it. Zazen is the essential way and … Continue reading

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Perspective – Priority

Good morning! Even though we have clouds and cannot see the moon, our mind moons settle down calm and clear. We sit in zazen, illuminate our world, and reflect our minds. The morning star is always bright, but small like … Continue reading

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