I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...
Our weekly Treeleaf Zazenkai sittings are available to join any place and time ... (LINK) and (LINK) ...
... more daily and weekly sittings here ... (LINK) and Washin's Sit for Peace (LINK)
An essay by me ... How Zen Solves *ALL* Your Problems! (LINK) ... and ... "Nothing to Attain," a Doorless Doorway to Great Enlightenment (LINK)
Rev. Bion reflects on ... Carrying Snow (LINK) ... a lovely talk on doing what seems pointless ...
In this hot political season of great change ... why we speak of the Precepts in our Sangha, but avoid politics ... Why we keep politics outside our Sangha doors (a discussion) (LINK) ... and Kokuu adds Practicing with political change and fear (LINK) ...
... but that includes honoring and supporting people for who they are ... Queerness and Liberation (LINK)
What to do if really lost in thoughts? ... Turbulent & Persistent Thoughts during Zazen (LINK)
It is possible to clutch after silence, but let that be too ... Opening the Hand of No-Thought (LINK)
"To save all sentient beings...." ... means various things all at the same time ... (LINK)
No need to be mindful every moment ... but always let that moment be that moment ... Strategies for being mindful during the day (LINK)
In the 'No Words Book Club' ... Hui Neng rolls on! ... The Platform Sutra: Sections 3 + 4 and commentary, p83-91 ... (LINK) ... join on in!
Our Friendly Teahouse meet to meet and hang out ... (LINK)
And these doors keep on opening ... The 108 Gates of Dharma Illumination With Shokai ... always open for you to drop in ... (LINK)
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ...
REQUEST - SatToday & Lend-A-Hand: Please LAH and SAT before CHAT! (LINK)
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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.
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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
Our weekly Treeleaf Zazenkai sittings are available to join any place and time ... (LINK) and (LINK) ...
... more daily and weekly sittings here ... (LINK) and Washin's Sit for Peace (LINK)
An essay by me ... How Zen Solves *ALL* Your Problems! (LINK) ... and ... "Nothing to Attain," a Doorless Doorway to Great Enlightenment (LINK)
Rev. Bion reflects on ... Carrying Snow (LINK) ... a lovely talk on doing what seems pointless ...
In this hot political season of great change ... why we speak of the Precepts in our Sangha, but avoid politics ... Why we keep politics outside our Sangha doors (a discussion) (LINK) ... and Kokuu adds Practicing with political change and fear (LINK) ...
... but that includes honoring and supporting people for who they are ... Queerness and Liberation (LINK)
What to do if really lost in thoughts? ... Turbulent & Persistent Thoughts during Zazen (LINK)
It is possible to clutch after silence, but let that be too ... Opening the Hand of No-Thought (LINK)
"To save all sentient beings...." ... means various things all at the same time ... (LINK)
No need to be mindful every moment ... but always let that moment be that moment ... Strategies for being mindful during the day (LINK)
In the 'No Words Book Club' ... Hui Neng rolls on! ... The Platform Sutra: Sections 3 + 4 and commentary, p83-91 ... (LINK) ... join on in!
Our Friendly Teahouse meet to meet and hang out ... (LINK)
And these doors keep on opening ... The 108 Gates of Dharma Illumination With Shokai ... always open for you to drop in ... (LINK)
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)
* * *
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