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    Buddha-Basics (Part XII) — All Things Are Change



    As time passes, we now move on from our look at the Eightfold Path, for the cherry blossoms are abloom here in Japan today. Spring has come. So, I would like to turn our attention to another fundamental of the Buddha’s teachings:

    Impermanence… No composite thing will last, and all are ever changing.

    Traditionally in Japan, the Sakura, the soft leaves of the cherry blossom tree which last but a few days, have symbolized the coming of new life in Spring, the ephemerality of that life and beauty, and the sad impermanence of all things as they flutter to the ground. We may be tempted to say that, because things are impermanent, there is suffering. But no less, because there is change and death, there is birth and life in nature. Ōtagaki Rengetsu (太田垣 蓮月), the great 19th century poet and Pure Land Buddhist nun, wrote:

    Cherry blossoms
    Fall at the peak of their beauty
    In this world
    To teach our hearts
    To be free of attachment

    Impermanence is both the root of suffering, and the doorway to freedom when seen with a Buddha’s eyes.

    CLICK HERE for today’s Sit-A-Long video.



    Remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 15 to 35 minutes is recommended.
    Last edited by Jundo; 01-09-2023 at 12:35 AM.

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    Gassho
    Lisa
    sat today

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    Gassho

    Dave
    sat today

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    Thank you


    ..sat2day•
    合掌

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    Jundo
    Thank you

    Gassho,
    Theophan
    (Sekishi)
    Sat Today

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    Thank you Jundo, profundity found in simplicity.

    Gassho,
    John Miller
    SatToday

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    Thank you Jundo, such a clear teaching.

    Gassho,
    Billy
    SatToday

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    I have noticed (about myself) that change is something that I have started to resist in recent years. In fact, it has been a source of great anxiety for me. This class has given me some food for thought. Thank you!

    Gassho
    Dan
    sat2day

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    Thank you, Jundo for the teaching.

    Gassho
    Teiro

    Sattoday
    Teiro

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    Hah, looking at my beard back in 2010 when this was made, and today ... now whiter than the cherry blossoms ... provides solid evidence of impermanence and change!

    Gassho, J

    STLah
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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    After you rang the bell to start the sit, a bird called, echoing the three rings.

    Gassho,
    b.
    sat today

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jundo View Post
    Hah, looking at my beard back in 2010 when this was made, and today ... now whiter than the cherry blossoms ... provides solid evidence of impermanence and change!

    Gassho, J

    STLah
    Gassho2

    Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
    My life is my temple and my practice.

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