Seasonal Letter, August: “No Rain Lasts Forever”
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Jigenji Temple – Seasonal Letters “No Rain Lasts Forever”
It’s the season for frequent summer thunderstorms, isn’t it?
Summer thunderstorms are sometimes called “hakuu” (white rain) because the rain makes everything appear white and hazy.
When the rain clears, we’re occasionally treated to the gift of a rainbow shining in the sky.
It’s a moment that brings a refreshing sense of happiness.
As long as our hearts remain entangled in a world of confusion, they may become clouded once again; but just as a storm does not linger forever, and just as no rain lasts forever, with the passage of time, we are eventually reborn into a bright, pleasant, and peaceful world.
From Every Day with a Beginner’s Mind: The Present Is Everything by Ryojun Shionuma
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