( Dogen’s Instructions for the Cook – XXXIII) As we close this year 2009 … all is truly but a constant beginning, ever new … And as we conclude our reading of the Tenzo Kyokun, there remains ongoing life and practice … In these final passages, Master Dogen reminds us to be joyful, to take…

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( Dogen’s Instructions for the Cook – XXXI) Right here, right now … this is the time and place of realization  … awakening and making it real … ___________________________ When I observedaccomplished people in the past who held the position of cook, their personalqualities were naturally in accord with their official roles. The Great [TeacherGuishan…

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