Tricycle Mag's 90-day Zen challenge

[Jundo]

Hi,

Kelly (Jinmei) wrote to tell me about the spring 09 edition of Tricycle Magazine...

They are challenging people to sit everyday for 90 days and their focus is on Dogen's Genjokoan and the Soto school of Zen!

I have not yet seen the magazine or the program, but it might be helpful to some new people on Treeleaf because [Kelly writes] "the magazine introduces Zen, the 16 Precepts, How to sit, setting up your home altar, and they briefly discuss the Genjokoan. Throughout the 90 days of sitting, Tricycle will have one talk a week, on their website regarding the Genjokoan."

http://www.tricycle.com/-practice/the-big-sit

I will have to go take a look. Thank you Kelly.

Gassho, Jundo

[chicanobudista]

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KWEL!

[Al]

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I love it! Two non-Buddhist friends are even going to do this with me. People love these "challenges."

[Al]

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Actually, Jundo, do we have a set of Treeleafy zazen instructions for complete beginners? In trying to help my friends understand what to do, I went searching for a place where you'd written out an explanation of your recommendation on how do do zazen. I've seen the ZMM link and I know you did a series of videos, but is there a PDF or a post somewhere that outlines your recommended zazen instructions for beginners?

Thanks.

[KellyRok]

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Hello Jundo and all,

Jundo - your welcome, although thank you's are not needed :wink:

For those of us who have participated in studying the precepts and Jukai; I thought this was a neat way to continue our practice. For those who are new and haven't participated in Jukai; I thought this would be a great introduction to not only the precepts, but also setting up a formal practice.

All this in addition to Jundo's wonderful sit-a-long talks and the support of the Sangha through the forum! If nothing else, I thought the "challenge" would be fun.

Gassho to all,
Jinmei (Kelly)

[Dosho]

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I'm on board!

[ScottyDoo]

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I think this is exactly what I could use right now. Excellent!

[Shohei]

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Nice! count me in As it stands I usually sit 5 to 6 days out of a 7 day week so i can use this to help engrain my sitting a bit deeper- if that makes sense)
Gassho, Shohei

[Kent]

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Yes count me in too. could we include some kind of diet and excersise program as well Kent

[Shugen]

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I'm in! When do we start? (the 23rd?)

Ron

[Jundo]

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is there a PDF or a post somewhere that outlines your recommended zazen instructions for beginners?

Thanks.

Thank you for reminding me! It has been on the 'to do' list for a year, but never got done'd .

I will try to get to that.

Gassho, J

[kudra]

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Thanks for the heads up Kelli I'm traveling a lot now and won't be home for awhile but I'm still managing to sit in my hotel room using random pillows and cushions off the chairs and stuff. I am like really committed to doing this and it's comforting to know that the sangha is right in there with me. you guys and the treeleaf sangha are my travel companions. I'm really so thankful for all of you.

[kudra]

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also...where is it that we can discuss Jundo's dharma talks in the forum. like the one on time specifically. I'm a little lost. this is all like really new to me.

Jenna :roll:

[Jundo]

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also...where is it that we can discuss Jundo's dharma talks in the forum. like the one on time specifically. I'm a little lost. this is all like really new to me.

Jenna :roll:

You can discuss anything anywhere and ... any time.

[vflam2]

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count me in, too. is there any chance we could have a section on the board where those people who are doing the 90 day thing could check in daily (or so) with each other? i know i can always use support from others.

jenna, i read your post about traveling. you might already know this, but there are travel zafus available. they're basically a zafu cover with a beachball (or something like that) inside. i bought one when i was traveling a lot. unfortunately, i can't remember where i found it (i know it was online). you could probably google inflatable zafu and find several choices.

looking forward to the big sit.