Mentoring?

[Rob VanCamp]

Really, all I am looking for is someone to point me toward whatever knowledge I need to participate in the next available Jukai. I'm not really looking for some version of Yoda. Just a few pointers on what to read outside of the posts. I'm watching the Rakusu sewing videos now so I can work on that.

You've all been very helpful so far, but I do muxh better in one-on-one situations. Someone who'll point to the path, not try to drag me down it...

[Troy]

Mentoring?

Hi Rob

Since you are on the road a great deal, podcasts may be a really good option for you and Domyo Burk has an excellent introductory series called Zen Studies.


Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

I checked the Zen Studies podcast on the way home from work tonight. I listened to her most recent episode (#34) and she gave a shout out Treeleaf at beginning. Pretty cool! The episode is on the Dogen’s Genjokoan. She does a great job of explaining it in a clear and concise manner. I second this recommendation [emoji3].

Sat2day

[Mp]

Really, all I am looking for is someone to point me toward whatever knowledge I need to participate in the next available Jukai. I'm not really looking for some version of Yoda. Just a few pointers on what to read outside of the posts. I'm watching the Rakusu sewing videos now so I can work on that.

You've all been very helpful so far, but I do muxh better in one-on-one situations. Someone who'll point to the path, not try to drag me down it...

Hey there Rob,

I will send you some information for you tonight that I think will point you in the right direction. Also, if you do have a specific questions or if anything comes up during the reads and such, I and others are always here. =)

P.S. I too hold a class 1 and did OTR work back in the day.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[Rob VanCamp]

Hey there Rob,

I will send you some information for you tonight that I think will point you in the right direction. Also, if you do have a specific questions or if anything comes up during the reads and such, I and others are always here. =)

P.S. I too hold a class 1 and did OTR work back in the day.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

Thanks

[Byokan]

Hey no worries Rob,

we'll begin preparations next September for the next Jukai. We'll study the Precepts together, read various things and discuss them on the forum, sew the rakusu step by step, and if you like you can choose an Ango Partner to do partner exercises together. And then Jukai is usually held the following January. So you have all year to settle into your daily practice, find out more about Buddhism and Zen, and make sure it's the right path for you before you take the vows. Does that sound good to you?

Or did you mean this year's upcoming Jukai? I think it might be too late to get on that train. Jundo would advise you on that.

Gassho
Byōkan
sat + lah

[Rob VanCamp]

Hey no worries Rob,

we'll begin preparations next September for the next Jukai. We'll study the Precepts together, read various things and discuss them on the forum, sew the rakusu step by step, and if you like you can choose an Ango Partner to do partner exercises together. And then Jukai is usually held the following January. So you have all year to settle into your daily practice, find out more about Buddhism and Zen, and make sure it's the right path for you before you take the vows. Does that sound good to you?

Or did you mean this year's upcoming Jukai? I think it might be too late to get on that train. Jundo would advise you on that.

Gassho
Byōkan
sat + lah

No, not trady for this year. Next time around is fine. Thanks!

[Jundo]

Hi Rob,

I am sure that we can find your a Dharma Buddy or two to help you find your way through the maze.

Any volunteers, please PM me and I will put you in touch with Rob.

If I were learning to drive an 18 wheeler, I would need a guy to sit shotgun for awhile too.

In fact, didn't we have this kind of "buddy system" around here for awhile? Maybe we should make it available more widely for new folks who might benefit from a bit of mentoring.

Gassho, J

SatTodayLAH

[Kokuu]

Jundo,

Talking to one of my Ango partners we thought about whether people could have dharma buddies all year round as having someone to discuss practice with can be so helpful in terms of mutual support.

Those who are interested could put their names forward and pair up as for Ango and check in weekly or so to see how each other are doing.

In short, I would definitely support the rolling out of buddying sangha-wide and not just for new folks. Being assigned a buddy would undoubtedly be helpful to people just joining the sangha, in answering the initial questions everyone has.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Anka]

Speak for your %'~%$$ self!

Gassho, J

STLah

Whaooooo simmer down there buddha.
Haha Gassho


Honestly the dharma buddy / penpal is an interesting idea. Since we are forum based we learn about each other but don't form the same bonds as a traditional sangha. Having someone that you can turn to privately to discuss and share things with would be nice.

Jim_sat_lah

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[Eishuu]

Jundo,

Talking to one of my Ango partners we thought about whether people could have dharma buddies all year round as having someone to discuss practice with can be so helpful in terms of mutual support.

Those who are interested could put their names forward and pair up as for Ango and check in weekly or so to see how each other are doing.

In short, I would definitely support the rolling out of buddying sangha-wide and not just for new folks. Being assigned a buddy would undoubtedly be helpful to people just joining the sangha, in answering the initial questions everyone has.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

I think that's a wonderful idea.

Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH

[Meitou]

Jundo,

Talking to one of my Ango partners we thought about whether people could have dharma buddies all year round as having someone to discuss practice with can be so helpful in terms of mutual support.

Those who are interested could put their names forward and pair up as for Ango and check in weekly or so to see how each other are doing.

In short, I would definitely support the rolling out of buddying sangha-wide and not just for new folks. Being assigned a buddy would undoubtedly be helpful to people just joining the sangha, in answering the initial questions everyone has.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

I'm finding the PP exercise really rewarding and I'd certainly be happy to continue with it in some form or another. My main point of contact will always be the forum but I see this as complimentary.
Gassho
Frankie
satwithyoualltoday/lah

[Jundo]

See what you started Rob!?

https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?15753-SEEKING-VOLUNTEERS-Treeleaf-Mentors&p=211629&viewfull=1#post211629

Gassho, Jundo

SatTOdayLAH

[Seishin]

Jundo

If one is not necessarily seeking out a full time mentor at present, should we continue to use the forum to raise general question on a subject and the existing "Sit-A-Long" videos ? Although I still see myself as a newbie I feel there has been sufficient responses and feedback to questions I've raised via the Forum, or if I've PM you or one of the Unsuis (?) and I guess this has been the foundation for what I have come to see as establishing friendship as well. Would we use the list to reach out as it were, on a subject that might be a sticking point or should we be looking to establish a more long term 121 relationship for teaching ? I know what you'll likely say but do we need a framework to establish the mentors remit ? I'm sure a Zen Mentor will be more go with the flow, is what it is type approach but have to ask.

Just my spanner in the works.

STMIZ lah

[Jundo]

Jundo

If one is not necessarily seeking out a full time mentor at present, should we continue to use the forum to raise general question on a subject and the existing "Sit-A-Long" videos ? Although I still see myself as a newbie I feel there has been sufficient responses and feedback to questions I've raised via the Forum, or if I've PM you or one of the Unsuis (?) and I guess this has been the foundation for what I have come to see as establishing friendship as well. Would we use the list to reach out as it were, on a subject that might be a sticking point or should we be looking to establish a more long term 121 relationship for teaching ? I know what you'll likely say but do we need a framework to establish the mentors remit ? I'm sure a Zen Mentor will be more go with the flow, is what it is type approach but have to ask.

Just my spanner in the works.

STMIZ lah

Hi Toby,

Oh, the Forum continues as always, no change. This "mentor" thing is just an add on that Rob and a couple of other folks suggested above, to help them through the forum and our activities. Also, it is purely optional for folks. I don't anticipate that so many people will use it, but some will.

Gassho, J

SatTodayLAH

[Seishin]

Jundo

Thanks for clarifying, hope you're well.

STD