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Aikido Classes The name Aikido is composed of three Japanese words: ai, meaning harmony; ki, spirit or energy; and do, the path, or way. Aikido […]

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3 months ago

The Songs of Tao

Cultivate the Tao [Poem 01]

“Tao Heart”
is the state of Ki produced by the heart.
However, it is not something that you can receive just for yourself.
Therefore, it is something that needs to be shared with other people.

To cultivate the Tao.
Is…
to devote oneself day after day so that the Tao Heart of other people deepens.
If there is no such action,
your cultivation cannot be considered authentic.

In the human heart there is light and darkness.
To awaken to the Tao Heart.
Is…
Also to recognize the darkness inherent within oneself.

Without recognizing this darkness, the light can’t be recognized.
In other words, without the recognition of your own negativity,
your Tao Heart will not emerge.
This is because we are human, not celestial beings.

The process by which people awaken to the Tao Heart.
Is through…
the difficult journey of the heart,
during which the negativity and the ego that were hidden within oneself
keep bursting out into the open.

To spread the Tao.
Is…
to help people to awaken to their Tao Heart,
it means accompany them
on this difficult path.

By cultivating the Tao,
you will reach an awareness.
That the negative hearts you had so far considered to be unrelated to yourself,
are in fact inherent within yourself.

It is precisely through such self-reflection and remorse that people
awaken to the Tao Heart,
and also start to live a life led by the One.

There is no growth without suffering.
The awakening of your Tao Heart
will also be associated with suffering.
Therefore, people who support your growth
will also have to share your suffering.

This is because…
if there a part of yourself that cannot fully face or confront its own darkness,
this part will prevent you from realizing that the Tao is the mirror of your heart,
and it will raise doubts about the Way.

Additionally, you will also project your own negativity
to the person who is your guide on the path of the Tao Heart.

Thus your guide
will also have to receive the negativity,
which you produce while on the path to awakening to your Tao Heart.

Despite this,
your guide to the Tao Heart
will keep accompanying you on this path.

Will keep earnestly wishing that
someday you will grow up,
becoming one who will guide others to the Tao Heart.

Will keep earnestly wishing that
whatever the extent of the darkness in your heart
your spiritual ambition and determination will surpass it.

This darkness in your heart
that emerges because you cultivate the Tao.
You have to assume it yourself,
and through your own wish
become able to transform it into light.
This is a proof that your spirit has grown.

Before long, you will become able to clearly distinguish between the light and the darkness of your heart.

Then, without getting dragged into darkness
you will express your true self by showing great love and conviction.
This is a proof that your spirit has grown.

And without depending on those who guided you,
without forcing others to support you,
you will eventually carry the Tao.

You have become able to stand on your own two feet.

As someone who has grown up, your self will vanish,
and you will stand on the side of the Tao.

In yourself there is no longer anything that you could call “standing on your side.”

Your spirit will lead others towards the Tao Heart.
You have truly entered the gate.
The Tao has been handed down.The Songs of Tao

Cultivate the Tao [Poem 01]

“Tao Heart”
is the state of Ki produced by the heart.
However, it is not something that you can receive just for yourself.
Therefore, it is something that needs to be shared with other people.

To cultivate the Tao.
Is…
to devote oneself day after day so that the Tao Heart of other people deepens.
If there is no such action,
your cultivation cannot be considered authentic.

In the human heart there is light and darkness.
To awaken to the Tao Heart.
Is…
Also to recognize the darkness inherent within oneself.

Without recognizing this darkness, the light can’t be recognized.
In other words, without the recognition of your own negativity,
your Tao Heart will not emerge.
This is because we are human, not celestial beings.

The process by which people awaken to the Tao Heart.
Is through…
the difficult journey of the heart,
during which the negativity and the ego that were hidden within oneself
keep bursting out into the open.

To spread the Tao.
Is…
to help people to awaken to their Tao Heart,
it means accompany them
on this difficult path.

By cultivating the Tao,
you will reach an awareness.
That the negative hearts you had so far considered to be unrelated to yourself,
are in fact inherent within yourself.

It is precisely through such self-reflection and remorse that people
awaken to the Tao Heart,
and also start to live a life led by the One.

There is no growth without suffering.
The awakening of your Tao Heart
will also be associated with suffering.
Therefore, people who support your growth
will also have to share your suffering.

This is because…
if there a part of yourself that cannot fully face or confront its own darkness,
this part will prevent you from realizing that the Tao is the mirror of your heart,
and it will raise doubts about the Way.

Additionally, you will also project your own negativity
to the person who is your guide on the path of the Tao Heart.

Thus your guide
will also have to receive the negativity,
which you produce while on the path to awakening to your Tao Heart.

Despite this,
your guide to the Tao Heart
will keep accompanying you on this path.

Will keep earnestly wishing that
someday you will grow up,
becoming one who will guide others to the Tao Heart.

Will keep earnestly wishing that
whatever the extent of the darkness in your heart
your spiritual ambition and determination will surpass it.

This darkness in your heart
that emerges because you cultivate the Tao.
You have to assume it yourself,
and through your own wish
become able to transform it into light.
This is a proof that your spirit has grown.

Before long, you will become able to clearly distinguish between the light and the darkness of your heart.

Then, without getting dragged into darkness
you will express your true self by showing great love and conviction.
This is a proof that your spirit has grown.

And without depending on those who guided you,
without forcing others to support you,
you will eventually carry the Tao.

You have become able to stand on your own two feet.

As someone who has grown up, your self will vanish,
and you will stand on the side of the Tao.

In yourself there is no longer anything that you could call “standing on your side.”

Your spirit will lead others towards the Tao Heart.
You have truly entered the gate.
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Remorse. (懺悔 Sange): Purify the world

Remorse is not because you have done something wrong.
The Heart of Remorse lives in your heart all the time, no matter what you do.

The heart is holistic and has a light side and a shadow side, a bright side and a dark side.
Ten worlds from Hell to Pure Land are all in your heart.

The Wisdom of Tao allows you to see all your heart.
When you see all your heart, it is impossible not to have the heart of remorse.
Because you see your heart all the time, remorse appears naturally in your heart all the time.

Remorse of the heart is not blaming yourself.
It is shame and regret but at the same time,
It connects you to The One which purifies you and blesses your existence.

Remorse makes it possible for you to live truly as yourself.
Remorse is not because you are negative.
It is because you are real.

With enough humbleness, you will remorse.
With the motivation for spiritual growth, you will remorse.

Because of the appearance of remorse, your universal wish will awaken.
Because of the appearance of remorse, your heart will be able to confront to the dark side of yourself.
And it brings you to encounter The One.

Remorse has a magical power to purify relationships.
Remorse has a magical power to purify karma.
Remorse has a magical power to purify the world.

It is the effect of the purifying light of Amida Buddha which you receive by remorse.
Remorse effects all the past, present, and future of all the world.
Remorse makes it possible not to let your negative karma lead your life,
And the spirit of The One leads your life.

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Remorse. (懺悔 Sange): Purify the world Remorse is not because you have done something wrong. The Heart of Remorse lives in your heart all the time, [...]

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Nembutsu means “Be mindful to Buddha” as the word “Nem” is Be Mindful and “Butsu” is Buddha.

Originally it meant to visualize the image of Buddha in your heart, and this is based on the teachings of the Meditation Sutra. (Kan muryoujyu kyo).

So, what is the merit or wish behind this visualization?

1)Visualization of the ears of Buddha, is so that one becomes able to ask and listen to others, with an interest for their good future.
2)Visualization of the third eye of Buddha, is so that one becomes able to empathize with others and embrace them with the Great Love of Amida Buddha.
3)Visualization of the mouth of Buddha, is so that one becomes able to see the good points of others and praise them. 4)Visualization of the eyes of Buddha is so that one has the eyes to be able to lead others, with wisdom, to a good future.

*Short Daruma Talk of today.

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"Be responsible to the field of Ki" Dharma talk by Ryokyu Endo

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You might think about it like this: “Who is creating the Ki in this field?” And you might answer yourself,

“Somebody. Someone. Not me.”

But, actually, it is you making the field of Ki!
You are responsible for this Ki.
Remember: one is all—you are the center of the universe—the Ki is made by you! Each one of you is the center of the universe and each one of you is creating and affecting the field of universal Ki.
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You might think about it like this: “Who is creating the Ki in this field?” And you might answer yourself, “Somebody. Someone. Not me.” But, actually, it is you making the field of Ki! You are responsible for this Ki. Remember: one is all—you are the center of the universe—the Ki is made...

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