"Of ten things you would say, leave off nine. Like a fan in winter, like a bell hung in the air, not questioning the wind from all directions-this is a characteristic of people of the Way. "~ kaizen

         "May the sound of the bell spread throughout the universe, making darkness bright, relieving the three realms of suffering, shattering swords. May it bring all beings to Enlightenment." ~ ~ Morning Bell Chant, adapted from the Kwan Um School of Zen

    "Creations are numberless; I vow to save them.  Delusions are inexhaustible; I vow to put an end to them. Reality is boundless; I vow to perceive it. The enlightened way is unsurpassable; I vow to embody it." ~~One Heart Sangha Four Vows

This journal will feature thoughts and important messages from Sensei Myoan from time to time.

December 2008

Dear Sangha Members, As we move through these days toward a new year, through this moment-new each moment- I want to encourage your daily faithful sitting- with confident presence in all of life. Determine to take at least a brief time for sitting each day, if the 25 min-hr. time is not available to you and choose a daily practice for "sitting/full attention" in the routine of your life.  Blessings of peace to/through all!SenseiRose Mary Myoan Dougherty, SSND