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I will include chapter headings, as we discovered some differences between the US and UK editions regarding chapter order.
Chapter 29 - Don't Think Of Unpleasant Things Right Before Bed - Usually, in seated Zazen, we seek to sit alertly, avoiding to fall asleep. This time, recline Zazen in bed at night, allowing oneself to fall asleep.
Chapter 30 - Try Your Best To Do What You Can Now - Do a job intentionally dropping from mind that conditions are less than optimal, or not how you want at all. Do the job diligently and attentively, but drop from mind complaints about how the situation should be better. How does that change your experience of doing the job?
Gassho, J
STLah
I will include chapter headings, as we discovered some differences between the US and UK editions regarding chapter order.
Chapter 29 - Don't Think Of Unpleasant Things Right Before Bed - Usually, in seated Zazen, we seek to sit alertly, avoiding to fall asleep. This time, recline Zazen in bed at night, allowing oneself to fall asleep.
Chapter 30 - Try Your Best To Do What You Can Now - Do a job intentionally dropping from mind that conditions are less than optimal, or not how you want at all. Do the job diligently and attentively, but drop from mind complaints about how the situation should be better. How does that change your experience of doing the job?
Gassho, J
STLah
) but meanwhile the clouds were drifting by on the surrounding mountaintops, birds were swooping and fall colors have begun. These exercises have already pointed the way, but here it is spelled out. _()_
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