Last Wednesday, I had a few of my regular students show up for class. This is not unusual as students can come as many times a month with their tuition. Sometimes they come to make up for missed class or they want to come twice or three times a week. About halfway through the class, …
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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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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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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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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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