Sasshu or Isshu?

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  • Shonin
    Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 885

    Sasshu or Isshu?

    So last night it struck me while sitting with Ron and the others that I had no idea how to hold my hands for kinhin. Did a quick search and found both sasshu and isshu. Is it just a preferrence which ones we use?

    Dave
  • Taigu
    Blue Mountain White Clouds Hermitage Priest
    • Aug 2008
    • 2710

    #2
    Re: Sasshu or Isshu?

    Hi Dave,

    We already have a nice thread on this:

    viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1722

    But I would like to add the following: I practiced isshu for many years, this way being taught in Sawaki Kodo lineage. I find isshu a bit more tense than sasshu. I think you may just pick one up, and stick to it. If you don't know, I would go with the traditionnal sasshu whih appears o me to be more flowing, natural, easy going. Just experiment and see what suits you.

    gassho

    Taigu

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    • Shonin
      Member
      • Apr 2009
      • 885

      #3
      Re: Sasshu or Isshu?

      Thanks, Taigu! I wanted to try it both ways before responding , so sorry for the delay.

      I think I like the sasshu a lil more. For exactly what you mentioned. At first Isshu felt a bit more natural. But then I realized sasshu was more relaxed. Appreciate the advice.

      Dave

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