Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Saturday, May 9, 2026
Limited
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Image generated by ChatGPT Just as the pieces of wood which make up a barrel will not work as a container unless they are held t...
Friday, May 8, 2026
For Future Generations
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Even though we compete for merit in the realm of the visible world, our work will be neglected even before we die. So, we have to work f...
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Far-reaching Eyes
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To set up a foundation is the most valuable work, and if you want to devote yourself, choose some fundamental work rather than visible c...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Unknown Virtue
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In Japanese we have the word “shibui” which means just common, not conspicuous, not colorful. It expresses a deep sense of taste. These id...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Silent Firefly
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Confucius said the most visible is something invisible. There are many Oriental proverbs like this. The same kind in Japanese: “A silent f...
Monday, May 4, 2026
Enjoy Your Everyday Life
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Zen master Dogen says, “You should obtain enlightenment before you attain enlightenment.” Which is important: to attain enlightenment, or ...
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
Composure
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“When we are in defilement, we should attain composure,” Dogen says. Composure will be experienced only in our defilement. This point is ...
Friday, May 1, 2026
Before
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Dogen says, “We should obtain enlightenment before we attain enlightenment.” When we are trying to do something, that is enlightenment. It...
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