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Souvenir from Nara, Japan
Jennifer Young Jennifer Young

Souvenir from Nara, Japan

I was in Japan past December and January..., as  mother completed her beautiful life in December 9th, so peacefully. Her life was fulfilled and loved. Endless messages, visitors, flowers, and most of all, love and stories. I have been receiving from her friends, communities, and neighbors. Everyone was saying..., they had never heard her complain, but gratitude and encouragement.

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The Peacefulness through the Way of Living.
Jennifer Young Jennifer Young

The Peacefulness through the Way of Living.

When I have a chance to meet the grand master of Urasenke Chanoyu (Hōunsai - Daisosyo 鵬雲斎大宗匠 I froze, and then immediately, I was pulled in to his peaceful spiritual world. He was so pure, cheerful, humble….., and powerful. At the age of hundred, Daisoshyo continues traveling all over the world promoting world peace with a bowl of matcha. With his straight pasture, clear and strong voice, and smile…., no one believes his biological age is three digits, 100.

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