ATTENTION! Our 2023 "AT HOME" 2-DAY ROHATSU RETREAT - PREPARATORY LESSONS

[Bion]

Hi Jundo,

I'm sewing a OKesa. Would it be too much to work on that during breaks?

Gassho,

Hoseki
Sattoday/lah

That will be my Samu also, as most units are during night time for me [emoji1]

Gassho
Sat and lah

[Jundo]

Hi Jundo,

I'm sewing a OKesa. Would it be too much to work on that during breaks?

Gassho,

Hoseki
Sattoday/lah

Yes, very good.

Gassho, Jundo

stlah

[Hoseki]

Thank you!

Gassho,

Hoseki

Sattoday/lah


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[Chikyou]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqvtJIHKLyA

I love this video!

Gathered my Oryoki kit today.

Gassho,
SatLah
Kelly

[Do Mi]

Here's a schedule question. On both days I will be starting with the third or possibly the second period, and catching up those first one or two periods after the end of the scheduled day. This means, though, that on the second day I'll be doing some practice (long service and zazen, maybe oryoki and samu) after the retreat closing. A little strange? Okay? Any ideas?

(I'm very grateful to be able to adjust in this way to adapt to my sleep schedule.)

Gassho,

Do Mi
sat and lah

[Bion]

ATTENTION! Our 2023 "AT HOME" 2-DAY ROHATSU RETREAT - PREPARATORY LESSONS

Here's a schedule question. On both days I will be starting with the third or possibly the second period, and catching up those first one or two periods after the end of the scheduled day. This means, though, that on the second day I'll be doing some practice (long service and zazen, maybe oryoki and samu) after the retreat closing. A little strange? Okay? Any ideas?

(I'm very grateful to be able to adjust in this way to adapt to my sleep schedule.)

Gassho,

Do Mi
sat and lah

For us, here in Europe, the last 2 or 3 units of every day are a bit too late, so folks choose to sleep and sit with them during our morning, then continue with normal schedule. Others need to divide the whole sesshin in smaller bits and sit with them during weeks in a row. It is precisely why we stream and record everything, so definitely nothing strange about adapting the schedule to your life’s needs.

gassho
sat and lah

[Do Mi]

For us, here in Europe, the last 2 or 3 units of every day are a bit too late, so folks choose to sleep and sit with them during our morning, then continue with normal schedule. Others need to divide the whole sesshin in smaller bits and sit with them during weeks in a row. It is precisely why we stream and record everything, so definitely nothing strange about adapting the schedule to your life’s needs.

gassho
sat and lah

Thank you Bion!

Now I have another question. During sesshins, I have found myself not knowing what to do during rest periods, if I'm not either taking a little nap or going for a walk. It's a good challenge for me, because I have a fear of boredom! Without reading, writing, making music, talking, I find myself just feeling like I should do more zazen! How do others navigate this?

Gassho,

Do Mi (probably overthinking)
sat and lah

[Kotei]

Now I have another question. During sesshins, I have found myself not knowing what to do during rest periods, if I'm not either taking a little nap or going for a walk. It's a good challenge for me, because I have a fear of boredom! Without reading, writing, making music, talking, I find myself just feeling like I should do more zazen! How do others navigate this?
h

Hello,
before or after Oryoki or Samu units, I usually prepare or clean up slowly and silently. There is always something to do.
If I don't feel the need to lie down for a moment to stretch my back, I try to move a bit - going for a silent walk, offering the body something that is not still sitting.
But all in a calm way, not searching for distraction.
When there is boredom, I am approaching it as I do with thoughts during Zazen.
Watching boredom, no need to make it go away. It will do so on its own and the rest periods are not that long, anyways.

That is just what I am doing. Others might feel different about it.
Gassho,
Kotei sat/lah today.

[Kaitan]

Can I use a bigger envelope (~30x15cm)? I can't find letter size one

Gasshō

stlah

Bernal

[Do Mi]

Hello,
before or after Oryoki or Samu units, I usually prepare or clean up slowly and silently. There is always something to do.
If I don't feel the need to lie down for a moment to stretch my back, I try to move a bit - going for a silent walk, offering the body something that is not still sitting.
But all in a calm way, not searching for distraction.
When there is boredom, I am approaching it as I do with thoughts during Zazen.
Watching boredom, no need to make it go away. It will do so on its own and the rest periods are not that long, anyways.

That is just what I am doing. Others might feel different about it.
Gassho,
Kotei sat/lah today.

Thank you Kotei, this is very helpful. Really, just proceeding with trust.

Have a wonderful rohatsu, everyone!


Gassho,

Do Mi
sat and lah