I'm more of a Sheng fan than Shu, can't get over that fishy taste.. 
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By coincidence, Shinshin, I just sent this nice article on Soto style Nenju to somebody interested. You will need to run a translation on it (I use chrome and google), but it is readable. Again, the purpose in Soto practice is most typically for lay people to finger at funerals.
Gassho, J
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This was a very interesting read, thank you Jundo.By coincidence, Shinshin, I just sent this nice article on Soto style Nenju to somebody interested. You will need to run a translation on it (I use chrome and google), but it is readable. Again, the purpose in Soto practice is most typically for lay people to finger at funerals.
Gassho, J
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It does raise a question I have, but there may not be an answer or it may be unimportant. I read elsewhere that Soto sect Nenju use a double tassel, but this website specifically has the women's Nenju with a double tassel and the men's with a single. Would you happen to know which is traditional?
Gassho,
William
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That company is very reputable, so I would go with their opinion.
However, looking at some other reputable sites and Soto-shu nenju specifically for men, I see a variety of tassels.
Here is an official Soto-shu website, and they show a variety of styles ...
Sorry, I am not a nenju expert and don't particularly encourage (or discourage) the practice of wearing them.
Gassho, Jundo
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Thank you for your help.That company is very reputable, so I would go with their opinion.
However, looking at some other reputable sites and Soto-shu nenju specifically for men, I see a variety of tassels.
Here is an official Soto-shu website, and they show a variety of styles ...
Sorry, I am not a nenju expert and don't particularly encourage (or discourage) the practice of wearing them.
Gassho, Jundo
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I think the variety seems to imply that it doesn't particularly matter. A Nenju is still a Nenju, the importance is the gesture of respect we offer with our practice.
Your support here is encouragement enough.
I am sorry to have taken over your thread, Neil.
Gassho,
William
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That company is very reputable, so I would go with their opinion.
However, looking at some other reputable sites and Soto-shu nenju specifically for men, I see a variety of tassels.
Here is an official Soto-shu website, and they show a variety of styles ...
Sorry, I am not a nenju expert and don't particularly encourage (or discourage) the practice of wearing them.
Gassho, Jundo
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Some of these look lovely and seem affordable but are apparently shipped only to Japan. Do you know of sellers that will ship to the US?
Sat today in the FSR.--
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The monastery store from Zen Mountain Monastery has a good selection. Several for $20 or less. FYI.
Gassho,
Greg
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