The one Hundred and nineth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

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  • Shokai
    Dharma Transmitted Priest
    • Mar 2009
    • 6393

    The one Hundred and nineth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

    109) 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 paramitta, Boji sowa ka

    Capping Verse:
    Not to be wasted
    So precious
    Is this human birth

    Happy Vesak to all
    gassho,Shokai
    stlah
    合掌,生開
    gassho, Shokai

    仁道 生開 / Jindo Shokai

    "Open to life in a benevolent way"

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  • aprapti
    Member
    • Jun 2017
    • 889

    #2
    happy days for every one, what ever you celebrate


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    Last edited by aprapti; 04-09-2023, 08:21 AM.

    hobo kore dojo / 歩歩是道場 / step, step, there is my place of practice

    Aprāpti (अप्राप्ति) non-attainment

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    • Anchi
      Member
      • Sep 2015
      • 556

      #3


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      Happy Birthday Shokai!
      Many beautiful and healthy years !


      Life itself is the only teacher.
      一 Joko Beck


      STLah
      安知 Anchi

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      • Tairin
        Member
        • Feb 2016
        • 2846

        #4
        Thank you and Happy Birthday Shokai!!


        Tairin
        Sat today and lah
        泰林 - Tai Rin - Peaceful Woods

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        • Onki
          Novice Priest-in-Training
          • Dec 2020
          • 894

          #5
          Happy Birthday, Shokai!! May we all celebrate each day.


          On

          Sat today
          “Let me respectfully remind you
          Life and death are of supreme importance.
          Time swiftly passes by
          And opportunity ist lost.
          Each of us should strive to awaken.
          Awaken, take heed,
          Do not squander your life.​“ - Life and Death and The Great Matter

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