Tag Archives: triple learning of morality (sîla)/concentration (samâdhi)/prognosis (prajñâ)

Practice Pertaking

Good morning!   After the long dry hot summer with drought disasters now we have a lot of rain like a rainy season. So, we missed the full moon just a few days ago. I came back from Japan just … Continue reading

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Triple Pillars

Good morning!   We have now a short respite from the long spell of dry hot weather. It became cool at night and early in the morning. Especially when we sit in zazen, we can enjoy rest and renewal of … 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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Dwell in Dharma Dhatu, Domain

Good morning!   When we get up early, we can enjoy the fresh crisp clear morning air, the dawn, and singing birds – nature’s truth, goodness, and beauty.   When we sit upright and unconditioned, we can enjoy the wholly … Continue reading

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Synergy Spiral

Good morning!   When we sit here, we can enjoy birds’ singing and abundant green. Global warming has brought us more hot days and more rain, thus plants grow faster. Yesterday I removed a lot of honey suckles, vines. Slender … Continue reading

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Only Practice Makes Perfect

Good evening!   Now we can see the bright moon in the cold and clear winter sky. The news reported the death sentence handed down to the former Egyptian president for mass murder. There may be presidents or dictators for … Continue reading

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