I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts from recent days ...
You can still sit with any of our recent Treeleaf Zazenkais ... such as this most recent for the Buddha's "NEHAN-E", also recalling our friends and family who have left this world ... LINK
We also suggest an at home ritual for you and your family to recall those who have left this life ... Parinirvana Memorial ... LINK
Mindfulness is a good skill, and has its places and times ... but don't go overboard even there ... LINK
Also, so-called "one mind," a balanced mind ... always present, even if not always felt ... LINK
Taking ceremonial forms seriously ... when to bow, when not to ... is good practice ... LINK
A nice story of the very, very simple life led by Uchiyama Roshi ... Uchiyama on takuhatsu (begging) ... LINK
Also, Zazen and car driving share common ground ... the Zafu is our "air bag" ... LINK
Buddhist vegetarian cooking ... Shojin Ryori / Temple Food ... is fuel for our lives ... (and, no, not all Buddhists need be fully vegetarian
) LINK
Some folks interested in Chanting practice ... even Zen folks can chant ... good practice for body and mind .... LINK
Many of our member's share about practicing with physical hardships and restrictions ... Sharing and Caring: the Treeleaf approach to life's difficulties ... LINK
Many of our member's also know this hard path well ... Addiction, compulsion recovery ... LINK
Our Treeleaf Podcast features my first talk in a series on ... The Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth ... LINK
In the No Words Book Club ... we are diving deep into the Lotus Sutra ... join the fun ... this time, The Dharma Flower Assembly ... LINK
Rev. Koushi reminds us ... No One Can Take Your Seat .... LINK
And Rev. Shokai is halfway home ... never too late to jump in ... The 108 Gates of Dharma Illumination With Shokai ... 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!)
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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
SatTodayLAH
You can still sit with any of our recent Treeleaf Zazenkais ... such as this most recent for the Buddha's "NEHAN-E", also recalling our friends and family who have left this world ... LINK
We also suggest an at home ritual for you and your family to recall those who have left this life ... Parinirvana Memorial ... LINK
Mindfulness is a good skill, and has its places and times ... but don't go overboard even there ... LINK
Also, so-called "one mind," a balanced mind ... always present, even if not always felt ... LINK
Taking ceremonial forms seriously ... when to bow, when not to ... is good practice ... LINK
A nice story of the very, very simple life led by Uchiyama Roshi ... Uchiyama on takuhatsu (begging) ... LINK
Also, Zazen and car driving share common ground ... the Zafu is our "air bag" ... LINK
Buddhist vegetarian cooking ... Shojin Ryori / Temple Food ... is fuel for our lives ... (and, no, not all Buddhists need be fully vegetarian
) LINKSome folks interested in Chanting practice ... even Zen folks can chant ... good practice for body and mind .... LINK
Many of our member's share about practicing with physical hardships and restrictions ... Sharing and Caring: the Treeleaf approach to life's difficulties ... LINK
Many of our member's also know this hard path well ... Addiction, compulsion recovery ... LINK
Our Treeleaf Podcast features my first talk in a series on ... The Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth ... LINK
In the No Words Book Club ... we are diving deep into the Lotus Sutra ... join the fun ... this time, The Dharma Flower Assembly ... LINK
Rev. Koushi reminds us ... No One Can Take Your Seat .... LINK
And Rev. Shokai is halfway home ... never too late to jump in ... The 108 Gates of Dharma Illumination With Shokai ... 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 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
SatTodayLAH