Flakey McFlakerson rides again.

[disastermouse]

Re: Flakey McFlakerson rides again.

but I think the best thing to do when I don't feel like doing zazen is to do zazen. At any time a person can sit in a chair, on the bench in the bus, in the movie theatre, in the barber's chair, etc. How different is it to sit zazen? Just put your butt on the zafu and sit. No pressure, no expectation. Just sit like you are going to sit anywhere else (with proper posture of course). When the timer dings or the bell rings, be glad and go on with your day. That's what I do.

Wondefully stated. I've got to get out my journal and write that one down.

Gregor -
Thanks for your humble posting. I am in the (exact) same boat when it comes to zazen, it really comforts me to know that I am not alone.

Kind Regards,
Brian

Sit zazen. With zero expectations. Mind crazy like a monkey? That's okay - that's just what's there. Sink deep into practice? That's no better or worse - it's just what's there.

Greet 'bad' practice with an open heart and mind. Greet 'deep' practice with an open heart and mind. It is all 'Buddha activity'.

Gassho

Chet

[Gregor]

Re: Flakey McFlakerson rides again.

Good News -- Still Sitting

But . . . not Zazen. I'm back to Samatta / Vipassana practice.

For whatever reason I believe this is the best path for me.

Still feel a connection to the folks here, wish you all well.

[Jundo]

Re: Flakey McFlakerson rides again.

Good News -- Still Sitting

But . . . not Zazen. I'm back to Samatta / Vipassana practice.

For whatever reason I believe this is the best path for me.

Still feel a connection to the folks here, wish you all well.

Be well, Greg. Stay in touch.

[Dosho]

Re: Flakey McFlakerson rides again.

Hi Greg,

Glad to hear you are sitting, regardless of the tradition. We have to follow the path wherever it leads.

Take care!

Gassho,
Dosho

[Gregor]

Re: Flakey McFlakerson rides again.

Hey Jundo,

Thanks, I'll definitely be staying in touch.

Dosho,

take care yourself. Yes, I think just being on the path is the important thing. Not really too much difference between the two.