EXPRESSING CREATIVITY: your zazen practice space

[Mattg]

What and inspiring thread. Thank you Meitou.

I've always found that having a dedicated space helps add a touch of formality/structure to my practice, but I don't go overboard with it.

I have carved out a small corner of a finished basement space for Zazen practice, and I'm putting a few finishing touches on it over the next few days. I'll post a pic as soon as it's "done".

On a related note, I would like to share a photo of the sign my son made for me. As my sitting space is right next to the stairs, it's less disruptive if folks don't come downstairs while I'm sitting. Therefore, I hang this sign on the doorknob at the top of the stairs to remind my family that Zazen is "happening".



I love his play on words.

Additionally, I love the idea of a portable shrine/altar. Thanks for the inspiring examples. I'm working on one now as well. Pics to come!

Gassho,

Rob
SatToday


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Love the sign and had to share a shirt I like to wear once in awhile.

S/T

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[Seikan]

Love the sign and had to share a shirt I like to wear once in awhile.

S/T

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Matt,

Love the shirt! That's fantastic!



Gassho,
Rob

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[Seikan]

Below are two photos—one is my home altar and the other is a simple pocket-sized shrine/altar that I finally completed after finding the perfect stone at the ocean this past weekend.

That is the Heart Sutra behind the statue (in both pics, actually!), and I added a mirror to the inside of the lid to remind me of the mirror-mind of Zen (it also gives Buddha something to look at when the lid is closed).

As others have done above, I really like the idea of incorporating photos of one's teachers/influences as well, so I may re-work things a bit.

Gassho,
Rob

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[Horin]

Wow, nice Rob, I like that.

And I see, some wish has been become true, daruma has its two eyes


Gassho

Ben

Stlah

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[Meitou]

Oh Rob, both are so beautiful. The pocket shrine is exquisite, and I particularly love the framed Heart Sutra above your home shrine. I'm inspired now to do some housekeeping.
Lovely people, these threads are never closed, continue to contribute as you're inspired to,whenever you wish.
With gratitude
Big Gassho
Meitou
Sattoday lah

[Seikan]

And I see, some wish has been become true, daruma has its two eyes

Good catch!

Gassho,
Rob

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[Cooperix]

I second Meitou' s enthusiasm. Beautiful.
And yes, these posts stay open, inspiring posts.

Gassho
Anne

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