Tag Archives: triple poisons (delusion/craving/anger)

Human Hurricanes

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   There is a clear, calm, and cool full moon illuminating the world high in the sky.   Below, under the sky, we had a hurricane disaster. Someone said, “It is not Hurricane Sandy, but Hurricane Standard, Exxon, … Continue reading →

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Trifold Treasure

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   We can still see the clear, calm, cool full moon in the spacious sky. It presents penetrating purity, peace, and prognosis. The triple poisons of desire, divisiveness, and delusion are turbidities in the transparent terrain. Even laughter, … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 5, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good morning!   Now we have chilly weather going up only to 52 degrees, and tree leaves have started falling. We can see the almost half moon through the clouds.   When we sit, we shake off extraneous things like … Continue reading →

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Healthy Mind/World

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rosan Daido

Good evening!   When we sit in zazen, we are in good health without stresses and sickness – the triple poison of delusion, craving, and anger, the source of all sufferings.   When our minds are in nirvana, all become … Continue reading →

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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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