Question
This dialogue among godos, and consequently among disciples, feels good.
One observation: your view of the Paris dojo is somewhat limited. It is not monolithic at all, and that is understandable, since you do not come here. Perhaps one day… Everything changes. There are several energies in this place; with Katia Robel and Philippe Coupey we are not really in the same ki, yet we cross paths in the dojo…
Another observation: we absolutely do not whisper the Hannya Shingyo. Some godos recite other sutras brought back from Japan with their disciples; that is their business. Others, in my opinion, are closer to Master Deshimaru’s living teaching…
For my part, ordained by Roland, having practiced with Étienne and yourself in Brittany (Île de Batz), and having followed the monk Philippe Coupey and the Sangha Sans Demeure for more than ten years, I thank all of you for your teaching… Your clarification about the Sotoshu is timely. I am
convinced that first- and second-generation disciples will come together again.
Another observation: the two internal-affairs cops in PARIS are bored stiff for pennies an hour and cannot wait to return to their wives and children in Japan. Let us have a little compassion for them!
Is a fresh breeze entering the hot room?
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Answer from Master Kosen
Thank you for your account, and all my best wishes to Philippe.
Kosen