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Practice Here Now

Good morning!   We have a nice quiet, cool morning. All over the world zen practitioners are in Rohatsu sesshin to commemorate the Buddha’s awakening, available for all to witness, always.   Sesshin is embracing the mind (摂心) or touching … 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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