Our Next Book Selection: LIVING BY VOW

[M.C. Easton]

My copy just arrived. I can't wait to get started on this with you all!

Gassho,
M.C.
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[Jyukatsu]

Look forward to reading this together.
Gassho,
Jyūkatsu
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[Anka]

I have been practicing in the Korean tradition since I started sitting. Yesterday I was thinking about how the soto chants differ from the seon ones. It is like looking at the same flower from a different angle.

There is one chant that I mentally repeat at odd times throughout the day. It is Kwan Seum Bosal, a chant to the Bodhisattva of compassion. I found myself curious as to Soto having its own version of this chant. Then I remembered this book. I will be ordering a copy tonight to follow along with everyone.

Sat
James F

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[Jundo]

I have been practicing in the Korean tradition since I started sitting. Yesterday I was thinking about how the soto chants differ from the seon ones. It is like looking at the same flower from a different angle.

There is one chant that I mentally repeat at odd times throughout the day. It is Kwan Seum Bosal, a chant to the Bodhisattva of compassion. I found myself curious as to Soto having its own version of this chant. Then I remembered this book. I will be ordering a copy tonight to follow along with everyone.

Sat
James F

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Hi James,

I do not believe that this Chant is common is Japan, as far as I know. I like the Korean chants as they are a bit more musical than the Japanese chants, which tend to maintain a steady, monotonous beat ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qfE-mogilU

However, please do continue to chant so if this speaks to your heart.

Gassho, Jundo

SatToday

[Anka]

Hi Jundo,

Glad I'm not the only one that feels the Korean chants are a bit smoother and melodic. At this point I am not sure if you could beat the Kwan Seum Bosal chant out of me.

Either way I don't want to derail the thread. Looking forward to this read and the discussions it will produce.

James F
Sat
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[Michael Joseph]

Hello all,

I have the book. I'm very much looking forward to reading it with everyone.

Gassho,

Michael

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[Kenshou]

I received my copy in the mail today.
Just in time it would seem.

Gassho
Patrick

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[Jundo]

I received my copy in the mail today.
Just in time it would seem.

Gassho
Patrick

Sat today

Lovely. I think we will start in a couple of weeks, as some folks are still with David Loy's book.

Gassho, J

SatToday

[Meitou]

I've just started reading this, I'm really liking it and looking forward to being able to discuss it in this group. What a treat!

Sat with you all today,
Gassho

[JasonG]

I have decided this book is an excellent way to join back in with Treeleaf. I have been on the periphery and "Living by Vow" resonates for me as a real hurdle in more fully engaging in this practice.

Gassho,
Jason

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[Eishuu]

I'm a bit late to this but I've just ordered the book and hope to join you all soon!

Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH

[Shugen]

I'm a bit late to this but I've just ordered the book and hope to join you all soon!

Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH

Join in whenever you are ready!

Gassho,

Shugen

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[Jundo]

I'm a bit late to this but I've just ordered the book and hope to join you all soon!

Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH

Yes. I close the threads every third week, just to keep us "on the same page", but no reason for you not to join in and comment on earlier chapters even in a later thread.

It is a lovely, rich book.

Gassho, Jundo

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[Eishuu]

Thanks Shugen and Jundo. I was just going to join in where you are up to but it would be great to go back and do the other the chapters too. I love his writing. I am reading 'Realizing Genjokoan' at the moment. Would love to study that in the book club one day...it's a lot to digest on my own!

Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH

[Shugen]

Hello,

I have found with reading and even listening to dharma talks, sometimes it's better for me to not try and understand every little thing - just kind of let it sink in. A lot of the time, later on, something else I'm reading or listening to will pull things together and I find myself getting a glimmer of understanding. This really is a lifetime practice.

Gassho,

Shugen

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