Student Sharing Blog

Each Sunday after the 8:00 sitting, a volunteer speaker shares their thoughts with the sangha. Here are their sharings, posted for anyone who couldn’t attend.

  • 和顔愛語 Wagen Aigo

    和顔愛語 Wagen Aigo

    When you treat people speak to them with kind, tender words with calm expression. This is the truthful way to treat people.  

  • Atta Dipa & Zazen

    Atta Dipa & Zazen

    Kugyo san talked about Atta Dipa & Zazen Know! You are the Light itself Rely on yourself Do not rely on others The Dharma is…

  • Are you aware of “now”?

    Are you aware of “now”?

    Kugyo san talked about being aware of now during zazen meditation @ Hakone Zendo.

  • It’s Not the End of the World

    It’s Not the End of the World

    Kugyo talked about “The Four Noble Truths” and how she sees recent events in her life…

  • 一行三昧 (Ichigyo Zanmai)

    一行三昧 (Ichigyo Zanmai)

    Rev Ito talked about Ichigyo Zanmai. Focus on what you are doing.   You will be aware of the present.

  • 座禅即 一炷禅 ( zazen ichi syu zen )

    座禅即 一炷禅 ( zazen ichi syu zen )

    People should sit at least once a day while entire incense burns.

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