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It’s funny how the cities with highest immigrant populations tend to have the most pro-immigrant views. It’s almost like people who grow up around immigrant communities realize that their presence is beneficial and enriching to our society as a whole.
Komuso; a step on the path
Komuso; a step on the path
Small steps are still steps… the path I went Shakuhachi class tonight. It is now monthly, Not bi-weekly. Cutting back on expenses… I took along a couple of the Komuso items I have recieved from the Myoanji Temple. One was my Begging permit. The other was a prayer/poem, charm sort of thing. my wife did not know what it was. My Komuso sempai said it was the SuiZen “vows” An “oath”…of sorts is a…
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弓道 - Hatsukai 2018
弓道 – Hatsukai 2018
Hatsukai – 2018 This is my 5th Hatsukai, I believe, if my count is correct. This year there was a new years gift exchange, of sorts. Everyone joining the Hasukai this year was suppose to bring in a gift of more than 1,000 yen ( $10) to give away. Nice idea, it was just our club, so it was sort of intimint. It was a fairly cold day, but not too bad. If I say it, it true. There is a sailing…
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Back to the Mato
Back to the Mato
Back to the Mato
The other day after checking out some motorbikes, I went by the Kyudojo. I have been just practicing at home during this whole virus thing. A friend who is a go-dan in the States has been giving me some training tips that he can transfer over to the Mato. I have been working on it. Along with the things my sense is had given me before the lockdown something’s I had found on…
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Yuki Snow in the summer Funny how things turn out, one thing into another once a step is taken.
On the road again - Japan
On the road again – Japan
Getting on the Road Getting on the road in Japan’ has been a hassle. A real pain in the butt. However, first, let’s back up some. One time on reflections of the changes in life and the still-active sadness of losing my boat, I thought well I have no real travel goals now. Boatless in Japan for the most part. That part of the adventure in life is over. Then there was the smallest thought of…
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Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra releases "In The Key Of The World"
Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra releases “In The Key Of The World”
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest; heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” – Author Unknown
Cross-cultural connections, communication and collaboration feels like it’s needed more than ever, these days, and music can serve as a soothing and uplifting example. The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra(VICO) serves to fosters the…
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Temple Service Komyoji
Temple Service Komyoji As I have written more in detail about this in my Komuso blog. Therefore I will just do a summary thing here, with some pictures, since everyone here does not go there. Returning to the temple. I was under the impression there was to be some small ceremony for Jonen-san. He was supposed to be ordained this day into Jodoshu Buddhism, but it was postponed due to the…
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