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Unconditioned Peace and Unsurpassed Awakening for All

Good morning!   We can now see bright stars in the cool, clear winter sky. Seeing such stars zen practitioners all over the world conclude the Rohatsu sesshin, a week of intensive sitting, and commemorate the Rohatsu, the 8th of … Continue reading

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Step by Step with Stars and Frost

Good morning!   We have now beautiful bright stars in the crisp cool sky and dense dew on green grass. Rita, law, came from ritu, season – regular cycles of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.   Cicadas live only a … Continue reading

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People against Power and for Planet

Good morning!   We have had a cloudless autumn sky (akibare: 秋晴れ) for many days now. When we sit we can enjoy a cloudless world. This is because of the clear calm air. But, when it gets colder, we have … Continue reading

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Constant, Continuous Cultivation in Cutting Karma

Good evening!   We are at the equinox. The equinox is called higan in Japanese, the other shore, meaning nirvana, the windless state of karma. Only when we stop karma can we reach equanimity, or nirvana.   That’s why the … Continue reading

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