一期一会 (ichi go ichi e)

New Years Eve Zazen and Sarei Event

We hosted zazen and Sarei event on 12/31. After short zazen session, Rev Ito explained word "ichi go ichi e".

一期一会 means one should try to make every occasion perfect to extend hospitality to another person as the occasion is unique in one's lifetime.
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Noble Eightfold Path

Ann Kugyo continued explaining Noble Eightfold Path in buddhism, Right speech, Right action and Right livelihood.

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Truth of the path

Ann Kugyo explained Truth of the path leading to the cessation which is part of The Four Noble Truth. She also explained Noble Eightfold Path in buddhism.

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The Four Noble Truths

Ann Kugyo explained The Four Noble Truths.

1. The truth of dukkha (suffering, anxiety, stress)
2. The truth of the origin of dukkha
3. The truth of the cessation of dukkha
4. The truth of the path leading to the cessation of dukkha

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