No Reason for Zazen

[Doshin]

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Doshin
St

[Getchi]

Jundo this is beautiful

Zazen has quickly become a cornerstone of my life, and I try to return to it constantly in my mind.
Far from gaining anything, or achieving anything, I've noticed how much I've lost. All the extra thoughts and worries merely confuse the view

Gassho.
LaH
SatToday.

[Tenrai]

Thank you Jundo for your wise words
Gassho
SAT/LAH

[Tai Shi]

My problem is that I have seen myself in the hierarchy which does not exist in person or with my friends on Treeleaf Zendo. Sometimes I forget this is a Zendo, a place to practice zazen, to sit in silence, a place of not wanting, and if "I don't get what I want," I find reason for aversion. and this is attachment. I "want" To be better than. This is my wanting mind. Recognize, now just allow it. my feeling is for the inner experience of Shikantaza. I've been so afraid I am not there when sitting. And, so I become fearful of rejection. I am ashamed, but I still want the sensation. I don't really want to be alone in sitting. If I can be part of here I can feel warmth from my friends. I am sensitive to the needs of others. I may forget what I've learned.
Tai Shi
sat
Gassho

[Jundo]

My problem is that I have seen myself in the hierarchy which does not exist in person or with my friends on Treeleaf Zendo. Sometimes I forget this is a Zendo, a place to practice zazen, to sit in silence, a place of not wanting, and if "I don't get what I want," I find reason for aversion. and this is attachment. I "want" To be better than. This is my wanting mind. Recognize, now just allow it. my feeling is for the inner experience of Shikantaza. I've been so afraid I am not there when sitting. And, so I become fearful of rejection. I am ashamed, but I still want the sensation. I don't really want to be alone in sitting. If I can be part of here I can feel warmth from my friends. I am sensitive to the needs of others. I may forget what I've learned.
Tai Shi
sat
Gassho

[Tairin]

Thank you Tai Shi for your honesty and your self reflection.

We are all learning.


Tairin
Sat today and lah

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Gassho
Bobby
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