The one Hundred and Ninth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

[Shokai]

The one Hundred and nineth Gate; The state in which water is sprinkled on the head

The state in which water is sprinkled on the head is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it], following birth in a family, we are at last able to realize anuttara samyaksambodhi. (Nishijima/Cross)

The ground of sprinkling wisdom water on the head is a gate of realizing dharma; it brings forth birth, leaving the household, and unsurpassable, complete enlightenment. (Tanahashi)

Gate Gatha:

May we, together with all buddhas;
Realize the true majesty of our birth
That we attain the non-goal of ultimate enlightenment.

Reflection Prompts:

True wisdom is the Dharma Eye.
Prajna paramita, Boji sowa ka

Capping Verse:

Not to be wasted
So precious
Is this human birth.

Happy Vesak to all
合掌,生開
gassho, Shokai
stlah
仁道 生開 / Jindo Shokai
"Open to life in a benevolent way"

Sarushin Zendo

[Shokai]

Thanks to all who contributed to the Gates This season. I really enjoyed working with you.

合掌,生開
gassho, Shokai
stlah
仁道 生開 / Jindo Shokai
"Open to life in a benevolent way"

Sarushin Zendo

[Jundo]

Congratulations on another cycle, well done. Lovely.

Nine Bows. Jundo
stlah

[Tairin]

Thank you Shokai!


Tairin
sat today and lah

[Choujou]

Thank you Shokai and everyone! This was wonderful!

Gassho,
Choujou

sat/lah today

[Furyu]

Thank you Shokai, and everyone !

Gassho
Furyu
sat/lah

[Jundo]

Thank you for bringing this home once again, Rev. Shokai.

Nine Bows.

Jundo

stlah