It was everything really The sound of the snow as I shifted from foot to foot. The air sharp, thin and cold The white pines long arms reaching skyward Needles turning in the wind. The chanting. Fire in the stone pit The smell of char. The burned paper notes of remembrance float Around me In [...]
On Tuesday February 14, 2006, Doen Sensei started a study group called “Exploring Excellence.” Elena James, Steve Marteney, Joan Degiorgio, and I were there on that first night, and many others who have come and gone since those days. Other current students of Lost Coin started with the group soon thereafter including Sterling Okura and [...]
Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day! For those of you who live in Europe and may not have heard of Groundhog Day, it was wonderfully explored ...
Blowing From the Feet
We all seek approval from others and if we are students of the way it is natural to seek the approval of our teacher. The ...
Never Be Deceived By Others
Every day Master Zuigan Shigen used to call out to himself, “Oh Master!” and would answer himself, “Yes?” ”Are you awake?” he would ask, and ...
Practicing Relationship
Join Lost Coin and Doen Sensei in Salt Lake City on Saturday January 14 for an intensive day of practice focusing ...
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