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Holy Harmony

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We had good sittings and a service in holy harmony, powerful unity, and unison. This is only possible with samâdhi (concentration) power in a wholly wholesome state, in total dedication of the body, mind, and world. In our … Continue reading →

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Warm World

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! Last night’s spring storm turned into a drizzling spring rain. While I was driving I saw the spring mist thickening. Then I though it might not actually be mist; I switched on the window wipers and there was … Continue reading →

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Triple Treasure

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! When we came out of our houses, we could smell spring in the moistened air. When we sit together, we can enjoy birds’ singing. But, in our ordinary world, we have many problems. The world is on fire; … Continue reading →

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Unconditioned Peace – Unsurpassed Awakening

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! We had a beautiful, bright sunny day today, with plants budding, burgeoning, and sprouting. I saw a pretty white star magnolia blooming in full size on a branch I had taken in during the chilly weather and put … Continue reading →

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Awakening Action

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! Just one day ago we had a storm, tornado, and blackouts. But now we have almost spring-like weather, with the temperature nearly sixty degrees and daffodils ready to bloom soon. Fortunately, we escaped the tornado hit, but we … Continue reading →

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Order or Off-Order

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! Yesterday we had a storm, tornado, blackout and a lot of disruptions and disorder, miseries and misfortune. This morning, we could see the beautiful crescent moon and the morning star, side by side, in the eastern sky. I … Continue reading →

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Cultivation=Verification

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! After our sittings, we have a very peaceful world inside and out. We are very fortunate that we are walking in the Awakened Way and have the concrete practice to attain it. Zazen is the essential way and … Continue reading →

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Cry or Conquer

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! Snow covered the ground, but it’s almost gone now, with the spring sun warming, supporting sprouts shooting up and out. In the human world, suffering snow spreads over the globe, and the globe is warming with human minds, … Continue reading →

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Karma Kinema

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good morning! We now have clouds covering the world, with rain and snow threatening. We cannot see the moon now. When we have clouds inside us, we cannot see the mind moon, and see only tearful rains and suffering storms. … Continue reading →

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Live on Joy

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Rosan Daido

Good evening! Most of us here had a delicious dinner at Shuri’s home, and now we sit together in zazen. In Japan, we say, “Onaji kama-no meshi-wo kuu, eating out of the same pan or rice cooker.” There is a … Continue reading →

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