Tag Archives: holiness

Human Hypnosis

Good morning! We have a nice spring Sunday with bright sunlight, a lot of flowers inside and out, and a nice breeze coming through the window. We have cherry blossoms in full bloom at the altar and amaryllis at the … Continue reading

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Clear Crystal

Good evening! On the way here I heard that the temperature was 80 degrees. It must, then, have gone higher in the daytime. We have a very warm, fine day with moistened air. The moon is going to be beautiful, … Continue reading

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Beauty Baunty

Good morning! Just before I left home, I watched the beginning part of the TV program “Today’s Close-up,” featuring natural farming. The produce, grown without chemicals or fertilizer, is now exported to other countries and sells well even at three … Continue reading

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Tree Truth, 2

Good evening! Tree and true share the same root: dhrî (root of dharma) or deru (durable). Trees work freely and fully with wind, water, light, insects, genes, and everything in their environment. They give oxygen, flowers, fruit, nestling places, and … Continue reading

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About Pine, Ask Pine

The Haiku poet Basho said, “Regarding pine trees, ask pine trees.” The Buddha said, “As we love our selves, others love their selves. So, we must love others’ selves also.” If we listen to pine trees, other plants, other animals, … Continue reading

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Karma World

We have a nice beautiful Sunday, especially after sitting. We feel calm and clear, very peaceful, because we are, in a sense, in nirvana, a windless state, with no wind of karma blowing. That is what nirvana means: no wind … Continue reading

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Haste or Rest

The wind chill index is 10 degrees, so it is very difficult to distinguish black ice from water. If I had left for the center at my regular time, not taking into account the additional time needed to navigate an … Continue reading

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Warmth

    We have warm atmosphere this morning. Thus, we have rain opening life activities, which give warmth and water.   The warm heart (society) gives raining compassion, opening life wisdom, warming and watering. This is virtuous circle.   The … Continue reading

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How We Can Solve Global Problems

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Conquer None, but Oneself!

    After humankind’s trial and error in conquering things, we have come to a dead end. Our attempt to conquer nature now knows no gain, but only error and extinction. Our attempt to conquer men now meets no merit, … Continue reading

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