I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...
Come sit our last Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai ... on the theme 'Karma & Rebirth' ... available to sit any time in this lifetime ... LINK
Come Chant some Chants ... when ya ain't sitting Zazen ... and our New Chant Circle does both! ... LINK
A wonderful essay by Bion on what Sangha, and this place, is about ... Practicing Together, Maintaining Sangha ... LINK
We will soon begin reading portions of the "Blue Cliff Record" Koan Collection ... in our "No Words Book Club" ... please join us! ... LINK
Washin continues his sittings for peace ... in Ukraine and all the world ... LINK
My latest essay on OrdinAItion ... the ceremony upcoming on 8/8, and you are invited ... The Koan of A.I. Ordination (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 6th in a Series) ... LINK
Also ... A.I. Does Eihei & Other Teachings (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 5th in a Series) ... LINK
Let them crawl in, let them crawl out, just leave them be ... Ear Worms in Zazen ... LINK
Likewise for other thoughts ... do not overthink about no thinking ... Non engagement in Zazen ... LINK
Good ways to help this hurting planet ... [Ecodharma] Course “Connecting for Climate Change Action” ... LINK
Inside out, outside in ... [HealthDharma] Turning Suffering Inside Out, chapter ten, part four ... LINK
In our [ARTS] 'Prose Writing' group ... some suggestions for Writing Prompts .... LINK
Our Friendly Tea Houses ... friendly as ever, stop in, meet folks and hang out ... LINK
Tonglen ... sending out vibes of goodness ... LINK
And available now, hopefully into the far far future ... my 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) ...
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And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ...
REQUEST - SatToday & Lend-A-Hand: Please LAH and SAT before CHAT! (LINK)
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 (LINK)
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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
Come sit our last Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai ... on the theme 'Karma & Rebirth' ... available to sit any time in this lifetime ... LINK
Come Chant some Chants ... when ya ain't sitting Zazen ... and our New Chant Circle does both! ... LINK
A wonderful essay by Bion on what Sangha, and this place, is about ... Practicing Together, Maintaining Sangha ... LINK
We will soon begin reading portions of the "Blue Cliff Record" Koan Collection ... in our "No Words Book Club" ... please join us! ... LINK
Washin continues his sittings for peace ... in Ukraine and all the world ... LINK
My latest essay on OrdinAItion ... the ceremony upcoming on 8/8, and you are invited ... The Koan of A.I. Ordination (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 6th in a Series) ... LINK
Also ... A.I. Does Eihei & Other Teachings (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 5th in a Series) ... LINK
Let them crawl in, let them crawl out, just leave them be ... Ear Worms in Zazen ... LINK
Likewise for other thoughts ... do not overthink about no thinking ... Non engagement in Zazen ... LINK
Good ways to help this hurting planet ... [Ecodharma] Course “Connecting for Climate Change Action” ... LINK
Inside out, outside in ... [HealthDharma] Turning Suffering Inside Out, chapter ten, part four ... LINK
In our [ARTS] 'Prose Writing' group ... some suggestions for Writing Prompts .... LINK
Our Friendly Tea Houses ... friendly as ever, stop in, meet folks and hang out ... LINK
Tonglen ... sending out vibes of goodness ... LINK
And available now, hopefully into the far far future ... my 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) ...
.
xd4xnsekldb8.jpgAnd DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ...
REQUEST - SatToday & Lend-A-Hand: Please LAH and SAT before CHAT! (LINK)
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 (LINK)
* * *
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
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