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Praxis Perfection

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! By the truth or law of dependent origination, all things change. Humans increase and experience this flow as ups and downs, gains and losses, and births and deaths. Thus they must suffer more in samsara, constant flow, … Continue reading →

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Sitting and Samu (Work)

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! After a long spell of rain, according to the weather forecast, we are still continuing rainy days. But, fortunately, we have a very bright Sunday morning today. After the beautiful, stable, soft, and serene bell sounds … Continue reading →

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Equipoise (Upekha)

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We could see the bright, beautiful dawn before coming here, but now it is overcast. We can hear the sound of the waterfall running and cars racing incessantly – so is life. Dripdrops develop into streaks, streams, and … Continue reading →

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Saving Suffering

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We have a morning with bright sunlight in serene silence. However, the world is immersed in disasters, difficulties, and even deaths at this very moment. The recent tornados, more than 200 over an area of some 150 miles, … Continue reading →

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Mahâ Assâsa (Great Repose)

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! Trees are in repose, resting from photosynthesis, etc., restoring smooth, sufficient, and deep breathing. So, is our sitting in repose, resting from all activities, restoring smooth, sufficient, and deep breathing, that is, life. Thus, we … Continue reading →

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Self Suffering

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! We’re having a nice moment on a spring evening, which is said to be worth a thousand pieces of gold – priceless. I visited Ed, who recently had a stroke, in the hospital. When I visited him, he … Continue reading →

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Warm World

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! Last night’s spring storm turned into a drizzling spring rain. While I was driving I saw the spring mist thickening. Then I though it might not actually be mist; I switched on the window wipers and there was … Continue reading →

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Unconditioned Peace – Unsurpassed Awakening

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rosan Daido

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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Kougetsu (耕月:Cultivating the Moon)

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Rosan Daido

We can now see the full moon high in the sky, clear and cool. Usually our mind moons are clouded with many sorts of senses and sufferings. When, however, we sit solid and serene, we become pure and perfect beyond … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Goodness

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! Man is said to be the lord of all creation. Humans have evolved and developed their bodies and brains, advancing sciences and technologies, and thus becoming the lords of all creatures and creation. But, unfortunately, all living beings … Continue reading →

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