I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today .
With all the fires burning in the world, and other disasters, our Zazenkai looks at some ancient practices in the face of natural events ... September 11th-12th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - 消災妙吉祥陀羅尼 ...
In the rare case of unusual leg pain from Zazen ... SEE A DOCTOR! ... but even so, accept that this is Zazen too! ... https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...481#post271481
Does Shikantaza have roots in early Chan? ... There is good evidence so ... Did Dogen invent Shikantaza? ... a discussion on "dropping views" that got a bit hot!
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Zazen is beyond all measures of time ... yet you must decide in your own heart what your time commitment means (a Koan) ... Zazenkai as Well as my Zazen time I committed to ...
For French speakers, an interview with my Dharma Brother and Friend, Eric ... interview with Éric Rommeluère ...
You don't need special Clothes for Zazen, just something simple, plain and comfortable ... but if having nice robes, fold them with care ... mindful folding is an aspect of Zazen too! ...
This discussion became a bit too intellectual perhaps, but some important teachings from Uchiyama Roshi ... Kōshō Uchiyama and Randomness ...
There's being worried, being worried about being worried, being worried about being worried about being worried
... and no worries ... Ever worried because you're not worried?
The fine art of vegetarian Zen monastic cooking ... Shojin Ryori ; food for spiritual practice ...
Our Doshin will be presenting reports on David Loy: New online Ecodharma Course begins ... the intersection of Buddhism and our planet ...
In our Art Circle ... EXPRESSING CREATIVITY: clay, fiber, metal, ink, etc. ...
Have a yen for some Tonglen? ... tonglen TONIGHT or any time!
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ... A TREELEAF EXPERIMENT with EVERYONE’S PARTICIPATION REQUESTED: “LAH” (Lend A Hand)
I am so glad if this place and the practice are benefiting you. If so, you might consider a DONATION to Treeleaf at this LINK, although there is absolutely no need or requirement to do so. Thank you.
A Re-MINDer on SIMPLICITY:
In a Zen Monastery, SILENCE or A FEW WISE WORDS are cherished over MANY WORDS. Thus, I advise folks to restrain the need to speak unless the heart truly calls. If you find yourself posting many times each day, maybe consider what truly needs to be said ... and when it is best just to answer with silence and an inner Gassho.
SILENCE OR A FEW HESITANT WORDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT OFTEN SPEAK MOST PROFOUNDLY. Post when it is truly important to you and needs to be spoken from the warm heart.
(BUT too much silence or shyness can also be excessive ... so take the Middle Way!)
Also, to those who may get lost among the many threads and conversations in our Forum, please think of a monastery made of wood or brick, with 100 monks holding 10,000 conversations in the hallways, kitchen, Abbot's rooms and library (I assume no chatting in the Zendo where people sit Zazen).
Would you need or want to hear or join in all or most conversations? Of course not! You would, at best, pick and choose the conversations relevant and helpful to you.
So here too in our Sangha, NO NEED TO READ EVERY CONVERSATION: Try to note the ones that seem helpful to your Practice or interests, leave the rest. The above threads are a few suggestions.
Oh, and we do ask folks to note that they have SAT ZAZEN DURING THE LAST DAY BEFORE POSTING IN THE FORUM (please read about that here):
Gassho, Jundo
SatTodayLAH
Gassho, J
STLah
A re-MIND-er that Jukai and Ango have Begun! Not to late to jump in ... Here are several threads related to that:
What is "Jukai" anyway ... and "Taking Refuge"? ... PRECEPTS I - JUKAI and THE THREE REFUGES ...
Also time to gather one's materials and thread the needle ... 2020 Rakusu Sew-a-Long ...
Purely optional, just if they ring one's bell ... Optional for Ango: The Simple Living Practices ... many only take a moment ...
Some folks are lone wolves (we say single "rhino horns" in Buddhist lingo) ... others would like a buddy ... good either way ... ANGO 2020 Ango Buddies pair-ups ...
And a place to say anything you need to say vis-a-vis Ango ... Experiencing Ango 2020 - DO SHARE YOUR PERSONAL ANGO COMMITMENTS & EXPERIENCES HERE ...
In fact, all of the above action, and to come, is right in our Jukai & Ango area of the forum:
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...Y-SEWING-FORUM
Also time to gather one's materials and thread the needle ... 2020 Rakusu Sew-a-Long ...
Purely optional, just if they ring one's bell ... Optional for Ango: The Simple Living Practices ... many only take a moment ...
Some folks are lone wolves (we say single "rhino horns" in Buddhist lingo) ... others would like a buddy ... good either way ... ANGO 2020 Ango Buddies pair-ups ...
And a place to say anything you need to say vis-a-vis Ango ... Experiencing Ango 2020 - DO SHARE YOUR PERSONAL ANGO COMMITMENTS & EXPERIENCES HERE ...
In fact, all of the above action, and to come, is right in our Jukai & Ango area of the forum:
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...Y-SEWING-FORUM
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With all the fires burning in the world, and other disasters, our Zazenkai looks at some ancient practices in the face of natural events ... September 11th-12th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - 消災妙吉祥陀羅尼 ...
In the rare case of unusual leg pain from Zazen ... SEE A DOCTOR! ... but even so, accept that this is Zazen too! ... https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...481#post271481
Does Shikantaza have roots in early Chan? ... There is good evidence so ... Did Dogen invent Shikantaza? ... a discussion on "dropping views" that got a bit hot!
...
Zazen is beyond all measures of time ... yet you must decide in your own heart what your time commitment means (a Koan) ... Zazenkai as Well as my Zazen time I committed to ...
For French speakers, an interview with my Dharma Brother and Friend, Eric ... interview with Éric Rommeluère ...
You don't need special Clothes for Zazen, just something simple, plain and comfortable ... but if having nice robes, fold them with care ... mindful folding is an aspect of Zazen too! ...
This discussion became a bit too intellectual perhaps, but some important teachings from Uchiyama Roshi ... Kōshō Uchiyama and Randomness ...
There's being worried, being worried about being worried, being worried about being worried about being worried
... and no worries ... Ever worried because you're not worried?
The fine art of vegetarian Zen monastic cooking ... Shojin Ryori ; food for spiritual practice ...
Our Doshin will be presenting reports on David Loy: New online Ecodharma Course begins ... the intersection of Buddhism and our planet ...
In our Art Circle ... EXPRESSING CREATIVITY: clay, fiber, metal, ink, etc. ...
Have a yen for some Tonglen? ... tonglen TONIGHT or any time!
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ... A TREELEAF EXPERIMENT with EVERYONE’S PARTICIPATION REQUESTED: “LAH” (Lend A Hand)
I am so glad if this place and the practice are benefiting you. If so, you might consider a DONATION to Treeleaf at this LINK, although there is absolutely no need or requirement to do so. Thank you.
A Re-MINDer on SIMPLICITY:
In a Zen Monastery, SILENCE or A FEW WISE WORDS are cherished over MANY WORDS. Thus, I advise folks to restrain the need to speak unless the heart truly calls. If you find yourself posting many times each day, maybe consider what truly needs to be said ... and when it is best just to answer with silence and an inner Gassho.
SILENCE OR A FEW HESITANT WORDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT OFTEN SPEAK MOST PROFOUNDLY. Post when it is truly important to you and needs to be spoken from the warm heart.
(BUT too much silence or shyness can also be excessive ... so take the Middle Way!)
Also, to those who may get lost among the many threads and conversations in our Forum, please think of a monastery made of wood or brick, with 100 monks holding 10,000 conversations in the hallways, kitchen, Abbot's rooms and library (I assume no chatting in the Zendo where people sit Zazen).
Would you need or want to hear or join in all or most conversations? Of course not! You would, at best, pick and choose the conversations relevant and helpful to you.
So here too in our Sangha, NO NEED TO READ EVERY CONVERSATION: Try to note the ones that seem helpful to your Practice or interests, leave the rest. The above threads are a few suggestions.
Oh, and we do ask folks to note that they have SAT ZAZEN DURING THE LAST DAY BEFORE POSTING IN THE FORUM (please read about that here):
Gassho, Jundo
SatTodayLAH
Gassho, J
STLah