Tag Archives: triple maladies (me-ism/materialism/militarism): three poisons (delusion/greed/anger)

From Karma Bodies to Dharma Dhatu (Domain, lit. Root Realm)

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   We are delighted with beautiful flowers around us inside and out, especially those fresh flowers at the altar and all other Buddhas around the rooms with water also fresh. Unless we replace water, it becomes stale and … Continue reading →

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Fresh, Free, Full Function

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   When we sit with all the windows and doors open, we can breathe the fresh morning air, enjoying all kinds of sounds, smells, colors, contacts, freely and fully.   Mahâ assâsa, great repose, literally means the great … Continue reading →

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Endless Epidemic

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Even though we can not see the bright beautiful moon now being under the clouds, we can see it, if we fly or climb the mountains beyond the clouds.   This morning I forwarded an article titled … Continue reading →

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Wholly Wholesome Truth Path

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Rosan Daido

 Good morning!   We had fog early this morning in darkness and with slippery roads. It was difficult to drive, but we drove, came here, and sat a few sittings. Now it is bright, fogless, and perhaps roads are … Continue reading →

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Serene Selfless State

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   We cannot see the moon tonight, but the moon is always there beyond clouds. If we observe it long enough, we come to know that the full moon is always there.   The full moon reflects the … Continue reading →

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