Practice at Tosho-ji monastery

[Tai Shi]

I wish to offer sincere apology for inept comments yesterday, for my ignorance and ineptitude. At this point in my own life, my BP an AS were just beginning to show up, yet because in my culture there has an often too harsh work ethic, I went through similar hardships. I applaud this young man and on soon I will be making a contribution.
Gassho
Deep bows
In all sincerity
May you succeed
Tai Shi

[Jundo]

I wish to offer sincere apology for inept comments yesterday, for my ignorance and ineptitude. At this point in my own life, my BP an AS were just beginning to show up, yet because in my culture there has an often too harsh work ethic, I went through similar hardships. I applaud this young man and on soon I will be making a contribution.
Gassho
Deep bows
In all sincerity
May you succeed
Tai Shi

But you said nothing wrong, Tai Shi, that I can see, so take it easy. No te precupes. I am not sure about your concern.

Gassho, J

STLah

[Kakunen]

Practice at Tosho-ji monastery

Hi Treelearer

Thank you for all support to me.

Yesterday we finished 3 month summer Ango.

So I was allowed to go out of temple for 3 days.

So I just want to say to you.

In this Ango was very hard but Shuso(He came from Berlin)(Shuso mean first monk of practice monk)who practiced at Antaiji and who want to sit Zazen.

So helpful for me.

I try to write detail.

Gassho
Sat /Lah
Kakunen


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[Jundo]

Hi Treelearer

Thank you for all support to me.

Yesterday we finished 3 month summer Ango.

So I allowed to go out of temple for 3 days.

So I just want to say to you.

In this Ango was very hard but Shuso(He came from Berlin)(Shuso mean first monk of practice monk)who practiced at Antaiji and who want to sit Zazen.

So helpful for me.

I try to write detail.

Gassho
Sat /Lah
Kakunen

[Bion]

Hi Treelearer

Thank you for all support to me.

Yesterday we finished 3 month summer Ango.

So I allowed to go out of temple for 3 days.

So I just want to say to you.

In this Ango was very hard but Shuso(He came from Berlin)(Shuso mean first monk of practice monk)who practiced at Antaiji and who want to sit Zazen.

So helpful for me.

I try to write detail.

Gassho
Sat /Lah
Kakunen


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Kakunen!!! I am so happy to hear from you! I hope you’re doing well and thank you for coming to say hello and update us!!! Bowing deeply to you, brother!!

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[Koushi]

Hi Treelearer

Thank you for all support to me.

Yesterday we finished 3 month summer Ango.

So I was allowed to go out of temple for 3 days.

So I just want to say to you.

In this Ango was very hard but Shuso(He came from Berlin)(Shuso mean first monk of practice monk)who practiced at Antaiji and who want to sit Zazen.

So helpful for me.

I try to write detail.

Gassho
Sat /Lah
Kakunen


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Gassho,
Koushi
ST

[Kakunen]

Practice at Tosho-ji monastery

I try to write my mind.

After I arrived at there I was nervous but I met old friends ,I could find motivation at there.

We practiced at Antaiji,so we love Zazen and do hard all things.

Lots of practitioner monk who borned at temple,so they just want to get license to be head monk.

I realized that they love bad rumor and they want to know how to sabotage.

Although I am fresh monk at there but I accept to do lots of role without experience.

And also I know bad rumor is not truth.

Very lucky for me I am supported by old friends and have experience at another temple and know bad side of our ego.

I know very simple truth,believe the way of Buddha dharma,just see the truth,do best,live right here now,sit Zazen and throw bad thought with breath.

And when I (we)try to find truth of Buddha dharma,we can meet good teacher,friend,temple.

We all being have seeds of Buddha dharma.

Gassho
Kakunen


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[Jundo]

Yes, like any people in a club, office, high school, there can be gossip and politics.

Some monks (not all) are there primarily because to get a license to run their father's temple is just required for their job, so they gossip, do "office politics." People are people everywhere.

You are very wise not to be bothered by that, and to make friends with the people who are there sincerely.

Gassho, J

STLah

[Shonin Risa Bear]

We all being have seeds of Buddha dharma.

gassho
d shonin stlah today, mostly lah but more sitting in the evening

[Kakunen]

Practice at Tosho-ji monastery

Yes, like any people in a club, office, high school, there can be gossip and politics.

Some monks (not all) are there primarily because to get a license to run their father's temple is just required for their job, so they gossip, do "office politics." People are people everywhere.

You are very wise not to be bothered by that, and to make friends with the people who are there sincerely.

Gassho, J

STLah

Yes.

My room mate who come from France,who practice at Dogen Sangha under Master Nishijima.

He knows Taigu.

I think Dharma friend is very important.

Ordinary time he works at Tokyo University and has Zazen group.

And Shuso(First trainee monk of this Ango)who come from Germany(who train at Antaiji),is very strict and soft,we support each other.

And also my Japanese old friend(Senpai:先輩) support very well.

Toshoji is Soto official international monastery.

But lots of monks doesn’t try to communicate and talk and accept international common language and habit.

I think if we try to accept neighbors,we try to know roots of personality.

As Jundo and Treeleaf accept me,I try to accept neighbors.

My teacher sended letter to me,he writes 和して同ぜす。Harmonize but disagree ?in English?

I try to communicate all member of Toshoji Sangha but I am not influenced from bad thing.

PS ;In Hossenshi at last month I met Muho.

Gassho
Sat today
Kakunen


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[Heiso]

Great to hear from you, Kakunen

Gassho,

Heiso

StLah

[Kaishin]

Thank you for writing to us on your travels, Kakunen. We all support your efforts!

-satToday

[Shoki]

Very inspiring, Kakunen. We all admire your dedication.

Gassho
STlah
Shoki

[Shonin Risa Bear]

It sounds a bit like Bodhidarma's (attr.) Two Entrances. 理入 and 行入. To accept circumstance and hardship as they come, while not giving up one's principles and remaining centered in zazen. _()_ _()_ _()_

gassho
d. shonin sat and lah

[Inshin]

Thank you Kakunen.
Your practice is inspiring.

Good luck.

Gassho
Sat