Many thanks for this, Jundo.
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Thanks,
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Having read this article, I have a much deeper appreciation for Nishijima Roshi, our zendo, and its history. Deep bows, Matt JComment
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Great to get more background on Nishijima Roshi and our sangha, and looking forward to your future writings, Jundo!
Gassho
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Hi all,
I loved the article about Nishijima Roshi and am anxious to read more. The vitriol of some of the commentators after the article link is extremely annoying. It seems to me that some people just can't stand to have their fragile, antiquated dogma shaken by modern reformers. Without Treeleaf, I would never have been able to practice zazen or participate in a sangha. To me, this virtual sangha is just like home. Sorry, I had to vent. I get so angry when people who are obviously ultra-conservative comment on things they feel are "too radical" and are therefore invalid. My two cents is they should sit more, comment less.
There. Feel better now
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Gassho,
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Hi Scott,
Thank you. I have been planning to write more but SweepingZen, where we have a blog, has almost shut down recently. Maybe I will write something soon and just post them here.
I know that those who wish to make a change may sometimes be resisted or called heretical by folks who wish to keep to the old ways. But I believe that there is room for old and for new, suited to different sentient beings. Many good paths for different feet, but one Buddha Mountain.
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I enjoyed reading this essay and hope you post more. I knew a little about Nishijima from Brad Warner's books—I enjoyed learning more.
Gassho,
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This seems like a very fitting tribute to Nishijima Roshi, Jundo, and a great reminder to those of us following his tradition of the things he stood for and the fact that good teachings and teachers are not so easy to find, even in the home of Zen.
I very much look forward to you expanding on each of those eight points.
Andy
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I just fixed the link in this old post so that the original Obituary for Nishijima Roshi can be read ...
He was my dear Teacher.
Gassho, Jundo
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I just read the essay! Treeleaf absolutely embodies all those 8 thing you mention and whole lot more. Thank you, Jundo!I just fixed the link in this old post so that the original Obituary for Nishijima Roshi can be read ...
He was my dear Teacher.
Gassho, Jundo
STLah
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[emoji1317][emoji846]I just fixed the link in this old post so that the original Obituary for Nishijima Roshi can be read ...
He was my dear Teacher.
Gassho, Jundo
STLah
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Tairin
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Glad this resurfaced. It was posted just months before I joined but I just now saw it.mA good read and put a light on things for me.
Thank you.
Doshin
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Jundo you have done our grandfather Nishijima such a great honor by opening Zen up to so many of us who would not have otherwise been able to truly live it. When I look at my family and my work team, I realize how profoundly Nishijima has affected their lives (for the better) through Treeleaf and me also, so just imagine all the outward ripples from this Sangha!
Gassho
Jakuden
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And many thanks for the post bump, Timchenko! I have no recollection of this essay--great find.
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