I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts from recent days ...
Our Jukai preparations continue, with readings on the meaning of Jukai and the Three Refuges (LINK) and the Three Pure Precepts (LINK)
Rakusu sewing is also threading the needle (LINK), and there are other Ango and Jukai activities happening (LINK)
We had our monthly 3-hour Zazenkai (LINK), and weekly 90-minute Zazenkai ... both still sitable any time and any place ... with little talks on the best way to honor the departed (it is not a matter of some ceremony! LINK) and how to "make-non-make" this world beautiful (LINK)
Here is a little essay reminder ... There are NO Obstacles to Zazen. Period. ... (LINK)
An old and powerful Zen Practice ... Oryoki, the Art of Sacred Eating ... Why not give it a try in our Oryoki practice group, easy and open to everyone! ... a gathering coming up! ... (LINK)
The best way to beat Zazen Challenges is to stop thinking that there can be any challenges to Zazen! ... for such challenges exist simply between our ears ... (LINK) ... and my insistence that there are NO Challenges to Zazen! .... (LINK)
Although incense is optional, it is also lovely ... and our member Hoshuku visited an incense maker ... plus a peak at old time incense clocks ... (LINK)
A good example of double entendre, opposite meaning, puns and intentional incongruities in traditional Zen Speak ... in this case, from Dogen ... Deceiving the teacher ... (LINK)
Cats are both deluded beings AND natural Zen masters ... Zen Cats: Furry Little Bodhisattvas of Doom ... (LINK)
Stage fright and Zen ... a lesson in changing the thoughts to change who we (think we) are ... (LINK)
A TV episode on AI in Buddhism gone too far! ... Tomorrow and I (3rd episode) ... (LINK)
Ryaku Fusatsu ... Precept Renewal gathering ... happening each month ... (LINK)
Our friendly, come and hangout, Treeleaf Teahouses happen from time to time ... (LINK)
In our [ARTS] area ... a "Less Is More" Dharma & Poetry Discussion in ongoing ... open to everyone ... even if you can't rhyme!
... (LINK)
... and also a call for musicians (even if just the triangle and kazoo!) ... Treeleaf Sangha musicians - Treeleaf music?? ... (LINK)
... member Gar Te has some Ango sketches (LINK) ... and Hoshuku some Zen recipes (LINK)
Recent science news ... sadly, rarely getting the attention it deserves ... the other side of who we are in this universe! ... (LINK)
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ...
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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
Our Jukai preparations continue, with readings on the meaning of Jukai and the Three Refuges (LINK) and the Three Pure Precepts (LINK)
Rakusu sewing is also threading the needle (LINK), and there are other Ango and Jukai activities happening (LINK)
We had our monthly 3-hour Zazenkai (LINK), and weekly 90-minute Zazenkai ... both still sitable any time and any place ... with little talks on the best way to honor the departed (it is not a matter of some ceremony! LINK) and how to "make-non-make" this world beautiful (LINK)
Here is a little essay reminder ... There are NO Obstacles to Zazen. Period. ... (LINK)
An old and powerful Zen Practice ... Oryoki, the Art of Sacred Eating ... Why not give it a try in our Oryoki practice group, easy and open to everyone! ... a gathering coming up! ... (LINK)
The best way to beat Zazen Challenges is to stop thinking that there can be any challenges to Zazen! ... for such challenges exist simply between our ears ... (LINK) ... and my insistence that there are NO Challenges to Zazen! .... (LINK)
Although incense is optional, it is also lovely ... and our member Hoshuku visited an incense maker ... plus a peak at old time incense clocks ... (LINK)
A good example of double entendre, opposite meaning, puns and intentional incongruities in traditional Zen Speak ... in this case, from Dogen ... Deceiving the teacher ... (LINK)
Cats are both deluded beings AND natural Zen masters ... Zen Cats: Furry Little Bodhisattvas of Doom ... (LINK)
Stage fright and Zen ... a lesson in changing the thoughts to change who we (think we) are ... (LINK)
A TV episode on AI in Buddhism gone too far! ... Tomorrow and I (3rd episode) ... (LINK)
Ryaku Fusatsu ... Precept Renewal gathering ... happening each month ... (LINK)
Our friendly, come and hangout, Treeleaf Teahouses happen from time to time ... (LINK)
In our [ARTS] area ... a "Less Is More" Dharma & Poetry Discussion in ongoing ... open to everyone ... even if you can't rhyme!
... (LINK)... and also a call for musicians (even if just the triangle and kazoo!) ... Treeleaf Sangha musicians - Treeleaf music?? ... (LINK)
... member Gar Te has some Ango sketches (LINK) ... and Hoshuku some Zen recipes (LINK)
Recent science news ... sadly, rarely getting the attention it deserves ... the other side of who we are in this universe! ... (LINK)
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ...
/
REQUEST - SatToday & Lend-A-Hand: Please LAH and SAT before CHAT! (LINK)
.
. image.png
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
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