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Dharma Marks

Good evening!   As today is the first day of fall, the bright sun is still high with bright daylight, like midday. The sky is cloudless, even though it was all covered by ball-shaped clouds this morning.   The bright … Continue reading

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Loss of Limited Views and Values

Good morning!   We had nice rain last night. So, suddenly from hot dry weather, we feel like it is almost the rainy season with fresh, moist, and cool air coming in. In Japanit is the rainy season now. I … Continue reading

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Ichigo Ichie, One Meeting in One Life

Good morning!   When I went out early this morning, I saw the half moon mid-sky and heard the heavy sound of insects singing. On the way here the sun was already up in the sky. When I entered here, … Continue reading

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See the Sun the Source of Self

Good morning!   When we came here we could see the brilliant beautiful sun and the colorful fall foliage and now more bare trees without leaves. In our busy daily lives we have no time to appreciate them and think … Continue reading

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Pervasive Practice Penetrates Pure Peace and Prognosis

Good evening!   Now we can see the quite clear and calm full moon. Only when we face the moon and the moon faces the sun straight on can we see the full moon. This represents the buddha mind, unsurpassed … Continue reading

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