2012

"I have taken delivery of a hundred steamed rice cakes and a basket of fruit from you. New Year’s Day marks the first day of the first month and the beginning of the year and of early spring. As the moon grows full traveling from west to east and as the sun increases in brightness moving from east to west, those who celebrate New Year’s Day will secure added virtue in their lives and will be loved by all."

-Nichiren Daishonin 

-Taisekiji, Japan 

Eagle Peak

(Temple ground)

Without my core of Buddhism my heart would be empty. Born and raised, yes. What a jewel at birth I have received. My heart is the heart of my father and mother. 

The greatest mediation is a mind that lets go. 

The blanket of vibration that wraps the earth, fusing with every living creature. That sweet vibration called life, connecting us like constellations. The essence of Eagle Peak; sweet harmony falling off of Mt. Fuji. The sacred pine trees that stretch to the sky above. The warm sun rays embrace, energizing my open mind. My heart, it's wide open. Many lonely treasures fall into it's core nourished by 
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. 

I spoke for almost 5,000 people. My speech translated into a dozen languages over thousands of people. Standing on stage with the courage of a lion, priests at my side. Hands in prayer I spoke deeply not of religion. Not of sectioning off anyone from anything. But just being the positive change in society. Amongst all of the evil in the world - what do we do? It is so easy to stand back and watch. With clean hands our daily life seems to go by in a comforting blur. Shake it. Shake it clear. Have faith like a flowing river and TOGETHER change the rhythm that our world is flowing in. Not for long will things last the way they are breathing. The vibration of the unknown is only heightened. All the frenzy of 2012 - so many thoughts on the world ending. Really? Why doesn't everyone realize how in sync we are with nature? The more we live in fear the worse the effects will be. TOGETHER. Collective human consciousness.  That is how we can change. Through energy and emitting the most positive energy we have within ourselves. The physical manifestation of our thought, word and deed show through every day - but only with your third eye open can you truly see the love. 

This year - 2012 stood out in many ways in history. Most heard of -the Mayans. This is not because of death. I feel this year is high in very powerful energy and those of us who can put the reins on it within our minds and hearts will spiritually soar. Through connections of love we need to embrace our neighbor. Resentment is poison. 

What is forgiveness?

It's just a dream.

What is forgiveness?

It's everything.

'A truly wise man will not be carried away by any of the eight winds: prosperity, decline, disgrace, honour, praise, censure, suffering and pleasure. He is neither elated by prosperity nor grieved by decline. The heavenly gods will surely protect one who does not bend before the eight winds.'