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Late February update – a Midorikai interlude
Hello everyone, Things have returned to normal here. People are getting along again and we four sempai are finally realizing that graduation is coming up quickly in mid-March. Then just until the end of the month to move out of the dorms and fly to our homes around the world. What a wonderful year we …
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Early February update – a Midorikai interlude
I finally understand now what they mean by a “Kyoto Winter.” It is COLD! And it’s a new type of cold that is like a damp cold that just seeps in to your bones and chills you much more quickly. I’ve been lucky to have had Kevin treat me to some very fizzy, relaxing bath …
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End of January – a Midorikai interlude
Hello all, The third and final semester has been passing quickly. Almost too quickly! School began mid-January and we were right back at it: chanting sutra and listening to the student speeches at morning role call, taking copious notes during the two lecture periods, scarfing down a hasty (but tasty) lunch and zipping out to …
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Hatsuchakai Issoan 2017
Happy New Year. Issoan celebrated Hatsuchakai Sunday January 15. This year table style with tatami tables and guests seated in chairs at the tables.
A light meal was served
Koicha and usucha followed
Hatsugama 2017 Kaiki
Scroll: ??????Meireki reki, rodo do. Everything is illuminated, everything is clear and distinct, by Kobori Takugan …
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Happy holidays and a very happy new year – a Midorikai interlude
Happy holidays and a very happy new year to one and all!
The holiday vacation allowed all of us here at Midorikai to enjoy four weeks of much needed rest and relaxation. Many people took trips to Tokyo, visited friends or family, and checked off must see Kyoto sites from their lists. The weather has …
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