Jukai congratulations

[Skye]

Thank you Jundo, it was a beautiful ceremony, and to all who participated.
It was an honour to receive the Precepts from you.

I certainly felt everyone's presence, here in the early morning fog with the sun rising over downtown Vancouver.

Gassho,
Skye (Denho)

PS: I learned this morning that when there are more than 5 people in a MeBeam room, it will start kicking out people with low-movement images it thinks are "idle"... lol not really ideal for meditation & ceremonies. It's all good

[Jen]

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A big thank you to Jundo and everyone else for this opportunity. Our webcam decided to take a nap on us at the last minute, but such is life :wink:
Gassho,
Jenny (Joshin)

[Shohei]

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Indeed Grats to all and many many thanks!
I couldnt hear jundo so I winged it Sorry for those whom I interrupted with a YES I WILL
Beautiful and perfect ceremony!

Deep Gassho, Shohei

[Shindo]

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Absolutely Skye - that was absolutely wonderful. For me the technology was pretty well behaved
Thank you again Jundo, Taigu & Treeleaf
Marvellous
Jools - aka Shindo

[Juko]

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To this beautiful Sangha:

I add my voice of congratulations and thanks to all of you, this was simply wonderful. I had problems getting booted from Mebeam, but could feel and sense all of us at the same time.

I count myself very fortunate to have found this place, thank-you Jundo & Rev. Taigu, you are model of selfless giving.

I can not express my gratitude enough, all of you guys rock. Now, I am going back to bed! Will celebrate when it is afternoon in Los Angeles!

Big hugs, Deep Gassho,
Tina (Juko)

[Dojin]

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that was very moving....
i have wanted to take jukai for a long time and now i have finally done so.
i feel honored and moved to tears for knowing you all and having done that with you.
even though we have never met in person, and all live so far from each other we are truly together here.
i feel privileged to have met you and done this with you.

Gassho, Dojin.

[Eika]

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Thanks to all of you, and congratulations.
Thanks to Jundo and Mina for their work.

I kinda liked the feedback . . . it was like being on a gig!

Gassho,
Bill (Eika)

[Undo]

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PS: I learned this morning that when there are more than 5 people in a MeBeam room, it will start kicking out people with low-movement images it thinks are "idle"... lol not really ideal for meditation & ceremonies. It's all good

LOL :lol:

Thanks to all Treeleafers. It was a pleasure taking the Jukai ceremony with you all.

I was lucky with the techy stuff. I could hear very well and was only booted out twice.

Thanks Jundo, You have really done the lineage and Buddhism proud with all your work and patients. It really is an outstanding achievement.
It was also lovely to hear from Rev Taigu too.

Congratulations everyone and take care,


Philip
Undo
(meaning laces which never stay tied, though that could be wrong )

[AlanLa]

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That ceremony was perfectly Treeleaf: technology filled with heart that was at times a cacophony of contributions from everyone. I was really quite moved at the end.

Deep gassho and thanks to all my fellow Jukai-ers and anyone else that watched it in-person, online, now or in the future.

[Dosho]

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Congratulations to all and it was a privilege to take this journey with the sangha!

Didn't have any real technical problems. Actually, my internet was out last night and went out just a bit after the ceremony, but was steady throughout...just lucky I guess (Do buddhists believe in luck?).

I was especially heartened to see the message from Taigu...major kudos to Jundo for all he did today and everyday since he started this sangha.

This is only the beginning and I'm excited for all that we will go through together.

Gassho,
Scott (Dosho)

[Monsho]

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I'll add my congratulations and thanks to everyone else's. Thanks Jundo, Taigu, and Mina for such a beautiful and memorable ceremony. Technology - unbelievable! - worked perfectly for me. :shock:
I'm very proud to be a part of this sangha.
Simon (Monsho)

[Bansho]

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What a precious moment, what a wonderful experience! I'm very grateful to have been able to be part of all this. Thank you, Jundo, Mina, Taigu and the entire Treeleaf Sangha from the bottom of my heart.

Deep bows to all,
Bansho

[Jinho]

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HI All,

Much Gratitude to all!

I thought the Layered sound and multivoices and especially the echoes were wonderful.

I sewed from 8pm to 2 am but I made it through, bright and relatively alert on 4 hours sleep!

many gasshos!
rowan
who has to sleep a bit and then go to work....annual audit this monday....more schedules to prepare.....many numbers.......(numbers are very patient)

[Jundo]

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CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!!!

It was an honor to be with all of you.

If anyone feels that they missed any part of the ceremony, or could not hear some portion, the record came out nicely ...

http://blog.beliefnet.com/treeleafzen/2 ... jukai.html

I heard everyone clearly, but you can watch it again and (should you wish) confirm any part. The ceremony is never ending, and no limit to the number of times you may vow.

Also, if anyone wants to confirm anything with me later, I will be happy to do so.

Everyone may now wear their Rakusu and be called by their Dharma Name!

Gassho, Jundo

[Martin]

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I have just finsihed viewing (and participating again!) in the recording of the ceremony that was posted on line. What a beautiful and moving experience. I have a lump in my throat. Jundo, also MIna and Taigu, thank you all.

I was with you all live in hall 2, but was doing the ceremony at home and we live in the countryside where the internet connection is poor at the best of times, and it was awful this afternoon and I heard only about every tenth word. If that. With the benefit of the order of service and watching what other people were doing I was able to work out pretty much where we were in the service but it was a bit hit and miss, and I missed a good deal. When the live version finished I went straight into the office where the connection is pretty good and, dropping all thought of time as well as of place, went through the ceremony all over again, this time able to hear and participate. It's even better when you can hear the words! And I felt that you were all with me the second time too. Thank you, all.

Gassho

Martin