We have a couple of recent Zazenkai, always available for sitting: Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - Ill-ness Ill-lusion Ill-lumination ...
... and ... Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - What the Universe Cannot Do Without You ... ...
There are a couple of little essays (and audio readings) that accompany those ... What the Universe Can't Do Without You ...
... and ... Ill-ness Ill-usion Ill-umination ...
With civilians killed in Odessa again today, including children ... Sunday Zazen for Peace, with Washin ...
Some intense thoughts about intense thoughts during Shikantaza ... Sitting through the storm ...
What's the difference, especially for "monks" who may also be "moms," with jobs to earn money? ... Ordained vs. Lay at TreeLeaf? ...
Thoughts on Disability and Access in Zen Practice ... Rev. Kokuu introduces a recent seminary ...
... as readings of Darlene Cohen's wonderful book continue in our [HealthDharma] group ...
Is the cure for Dukkha the dropping of all mental contradictions?
... The Contradiction of the 1st and 3rd noble truth ...
Introducing an Article about trans Buddhist experiences ... be who you are, be a good & kind who you are ...
Good to meet people in the flesh, good to communicate by the written word, good to communicate ... Conversation ...
... speaking of which, our friendly Tea Houses are a good place to meet friendly folks ...
The Tonglen Train ... next departure, coming up May 5th ...
Ryaku Fusatsu was a few days ago ... but never too late to join in today ... for it is ALWAYS the Full Moon! ...
There has been some renewed interest in Shakyo ink tracing ... (we have to get the group going again soon) ...
And available now, hopefully into the far far future ... my new book ... BUILDING the FUTURE BUDDHA: The Zen of A.I., Genes, Saving the World, and Travel to the Stars ... Please do me a favor and post an Amazon review if your feel like it (it all helps) ...
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ... REQUEST - SatToday & Lend-A-Hand: Please LAH and SAT before CHAT!
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.
Gassho, Jundo
(Sorry to run long)
SatTodayLAH