Clothes for Zazen

[Meian]

I have always been in awe of these robes, which is probably why I won't consider them as a lay practitioner. They feel off-limits to me. Speaking for myself only.

Gassho, meian st lh

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[Jundo]

I have always been in awe of these robes, which is probably why I won't consider them as a lay practitioner. They feel off-limits to me. Speaking for myself only.

Gassho, meian st lh

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Well, no, that is going to the other extreme.

Nishijima Roshi always held the Kesa (or "Kashaya," the top robe over one shoulder) in honor as a symbol encompassing the Dharma and all reality! But he basically referred to the Chinese style long sleeve robes as "dressing up like Ancient Chinese aristocrats for Halloween"

So, sometimes he wore then ...



... and sometimes not (and he explains why here) ...

https://youtu.be/d1hAVEhYTAo

Gassho, J

STLah

[Meian]

Thank you, Jundo.

Gassho2, meian st lh

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