I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...
Our monthly Zazenkai closed the Shinshinmei ... but there really is not start or finish to the Shinshinmei, so drop right in ...
... audio only of the Shinshinmei talk is available in our Treeleaf Podcast ...
I explain why I am taking off my Kesa and Rakusu ... for awhile ... broken-hearted for my broken Vow to help the suffering children ...
I believe in using all good means to help the children ... but I shouldn't argue it so ... All Good Practices are Good! ...
Here's the thread where I seemed to put down old ways for new (I didn't really) and got to debating it too much ...
The discussion that started it all ... Rev. Koun sits Zazen in a hospital chapel ... lovely, marvelous, powerful practice ...
How to gift-wrap zen ... a discussion about how to present Zen teachings for modern times ... again, many good ways (bad ways too) ...
When should someone, priest or not, wear the Rakusu or full Kesa in public ... again, many good answers to that ...
We congratulate our friend Hokan on his Ordination in the Katagiri Roshi Lineage ...
Obsessive trains of thoughts ... many factors may contribute ... and many possible treatments, not only Zazen ...
What is the meaning to you of taking "Refuge in the Buddha" ... Dharma and Sangha too ...
A funny moment from Zazenkai, not bound by particular posture ...
In Zen of the Future ... The Coming Upaya ...
... you are not only what you think you are ... [FutureBuddha (32)] Dharmakhaya, the Universal Buddha
... and ... [FutureBuddha (33)] Dharmakhaya, We are the World ... ...
A terrible time in life can cause great insights amid the sadness and pain ... Kensho can be terrifying ...
Zen of Everything Podcast ... Episode 99: Buddha Basics 14: The Five Hindrances ... nothing should hinder your listening ...
Washin continues his Sittings for Peace ... right now ... in Ukraine and everywhere ...
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!)
As a powerful Zen practice about not falling into words and thoughts, simplifying ideas, not getting tangled, we ask people to keep sentences few in posting. However, it is not some law or hard rule at all. If someone really has something in their heart to say, and it is vital and cannot be said more concisely or silently, then say what one is called to say: In such case, no limit on words needed.
As well, 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
(Sorry to run long)
SatTodayLAH
treehands.jpg
Our monthly Zazenkai closed the Shinshinmei ... but there really is not start or finish to the Shinshinmei, so drop right in ...
... audio only of the Shinshinmei talk is available in our Treeleaf Podcast ...
I explain why I am taking off my Kesa and Rakusu ... for awhile ... broken-hearted for my broken Vow to help the suffering children ...
I believe in using all good means to help the children ... but I shouldn't argue it so ... All Good Practices are Good! ...
Here's the thread where I seemed to put down old ways for new (I didn't really) and got to debating it too much ...
The discussion that started it all ... Rev. Koun sits Zazen in a hospital chapel ... lovely, marvelous, powerful practice ...
How to gift-wrap zen ... a discussion about how to present Zen teachings for modern times ... again, many good ways (bad ways too) ...
When should someone, priest or not, wear the Rakusu or full Kesa in public ... again, many good answers to that ...
We congratulate our friend Hokan on his Ordination in the Katagiri Roshi Lineage ...
Obsessive trains of thoughts ... many factors may contribute ... and many possible treatments, not only Zazen ...
What is the meaning to you of taking "Refuge in the Buddha" ... Dharma and Sangha too ...
A funny moment from Zazenkai, not bound by particular posture ...
In Zen of the Future ... The Coming Upaya ...
... you are not only what you think you are ... [FutureBuddha (32)] Dharmakhaya, the Universal Buddha
... and ... [FutureBuddha (33)] Dharmakhaya, We are the World ... ...
A terrible time in life can cause great insights amid the sadness and pain ... Kensho can be terrifying ...
Zen of Everything Podcast ... Episode 99: Buddha Basics 14: The Five Hindrances ... nothing should hinder your listening ...
Washin continues his Sittings for Peace ... right now ... in Ukraine and everywhere ...
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!)
As a powerful Zen practice about not falling into words and thoughts, simplifying ideas, not getting tangled, we ask people to keep sentences few in posting. However, it is not some law or hard rule at all. If someone really has something in their heart to say, and it is vital and cannot be said more concisely or silently, then say what one is called to say: In such case, no limit on words needed.
A Request to Sangha Members: "Three Sacred Sentences" Practice
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...ences-Practice
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...ences-Practice
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As well, 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
(Sorry to run long)
SatTodayLAH
treehands.jpg
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