"Now and in every moment, whether walking, standing, sitting or lying down, if you simply practice attaching to nothing at all over time you will without fail become realized. Because your capacity is still small you cannot leap to realization suddenly, but if you persist for five or ten
"Regarding the teaching "United, one pure illumination; Divided, six seamless harmonies:" This 'one illumination' refers to the one Mind, while the six harmonies represent the six sense organs. Each of these sixth sense organs merge with its respective object and between them, the six consciousness
"Although the realms of light and darkness contend with each other, the nature of the void is vast and unchanging. The minds of the Buddha and of all living beings are also like this. If one sees the Buddha and creates an image of pure, clear light, and observes
From Shaku Kojyu: Happy New Year. The rains have come to Northern California and everything is green and lush. The summer was very full. Morinaga Soko Roshi's memorial ceremony on July 13th went well and it was good to be together. At that time the temple received a
["Tsune" by Shaku Daijo Osho] From Kojyu 盛夏の候、ますますご清祥のこととお喜び申し上げます。 "In the height of summer, we rejoice at your continued prosperity." I know I am not alone in being saddened and shocked by Susan's sudden death. Everyone has just one life. Some lives might be
Greeting From Shaku Kojyu: It is a beautiful spring at Daishu-in West. I hope this finds you well. The temple has sesshins every month that are open to all. Please check the calendar on the website and contact us to schedule a stay. There is also one period online
Greeting From Shaku Kojyu: Happy New Year. This is the first newsletter from Daishu-in West. This newsletter is to share temple events with you and also to be an easy way for interested people to get an impression of life at the temple. Please feel free to pass it