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On our way back to Japan today …
But this morning had the great experience of going on a boat and heading out to sea before sunrise to witness something that can be seen few places in the world … the entry of rivers of hot lava into the ocean, here on the coast of Hawaii. The captain, if I may say, was a bit daring … heading in within about 20 feet of the lava spouts and explosions (as the hot lava hit the cold seawater)
Between the bouncing of the boat in 7 foot seas, the steam and heat … well, it was something. I sat Zazen as the boat tossed around for about an hour … or, better, I bounced Zazen.
I cannot show any video, but this is similar to what we experienced (look about 30 seconds or a minute into the recording).
Without millions and millions of years of this process, there would be no land for us to walk upon, nor air to breathe … no complex life on this world. All is inter-connected in the constant process of creation-destruction and being.
(remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells;
a sitting time of 20 to 35 minutes is recommended)
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