In this episode we will continue reading from the book, Bright Dawn: Discovering Your Everyday Spirituality by Rev. Koyo Kubose, which was published in 2004.
Once again, I am offering this episode free because this a favorite essay and characteristic teaching of my late teacher, Rev. Koyo Kubose.
When have you ever read a Buddhist teaching titled “Bathroom” and centered around our time in the bathroom?? ;) Here is a brief example but the essay continues with more delightful everyday teachings:
I sit down on the toilet and do my “Toilet Gassho.” Gassho is a Japanese Buddhist term referring to the act of putting the palms of one’s hands together in respect and gratitude. I sure am thankful my inner plumbing is working.
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I will be reading one essay each week. This week is “Bathroom.”
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