I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...
Taishi would like me to remind everyone of our Arts and Music (& Sports) area, with lots going on, some activities (like the vibrant poetry section) more active than others, but always open for folks to join, add a new pursuit or art or re-enliven an old one. Check it out:
That includes our new Zen 'Non-Calligraphy' with Geika group ... "A place for the free expression of calligraphy, unbound by traditional forms, yet embodying Zen mind."
Our Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai this time reflected on Compassion in its many facets ... you can still sit with us any time ...
The theme is linked to this recent reflection by me on ... Big Little Near Far Wise Foolish Boundless Compassion ...
Rev. Jinkan has a new reflection ... on reaching out to hate ...
Sadly, Odesa was attacked by drones again today ... as Rev. Washin continues his sitting for peace ... which you can still join in support and fellowship ...
The most "non-active" is not even to ask the question! ... Not actively attempting to let go during sitting? ...
Some more tangled words about Shikantaza ... describing the practice of non-practice ... "Not Practicing Is Practicing" ...
Kokuu and our EcoDharma folks are soliciting participants: ... Opportunity for Ecosattva Training ...
In Buddhism of the Future ... Kate Soper and 'Alternative Hedonism' ...
... some perspectives of philosopher/futurist David Chalmers: Virtual Worlds are Real Worlds ... Rich, Rewarding ... ...
... and on that same theme by me ... [FutureBuddha (43)] SIMUL-GAKAYA BUDDHA (PART VI) ...
In the 'No Words' Book Club ... [Challenging Times] -(11)- Friendliness to the Self - Joshu Pat Phelan ...
Tonglen is always here today ...
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
Taishi would like me to remind everyone of our Arts and Music (& Sports) area, with lots going on, some activities (like the vibrant poetry section) more active than others, but always open for folks to join, add a new pursuit or art or re-enliven an old one. Check it out:
That includes our new Zen 'Non-Calligraphy' with Geika group ... "A place for the free expression of calligraphy, unbound by traditional forms, yet embodying Zen mind."
Our Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai this time reflected on Compassion in its many facets ... you can still sit with us any time ...
The theme is linked to this recent reflection by me on ... Big Little Near Far Wise Foolish Boundless Compassion ...
Rev. Jinkan has a new reflection ... on reaching out to hate ...
Sadly, Odesa was attacked by drones again today ... as Rev. Washin continues his sitting for peace ... which you can still join in support and fellowship ...
The most "non-active" is not even to ask the question! ... Not actively attempting to let go during sitting? ...
Some more tangled words about Shikantaza ... describing the practice of non-practice ... "Not Practicing Is Practicing" ...
Kokuu and our EcoDharma folks are soliciting participants: ... Opportunity for Ecosattva Training ...
In Buddhism of the Future ... Kate Soper and 'Alternative Hedonism' ...
... some perspectives of philosopher/futurist David Chalmers: Virtual Worlds are Real Worlds ... Rich, Rewarding ... ...
... and on that same theme by me ... [FutureBuddha (43)] SIMUL-GAKAYA BUDDHA (PART VI) ...
In the 'No Words' Book Club ... [Challenging Times] -(11)- Friendliness to the Self - Joshu Pat Phelan ...
Tonglen is always here today ...
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