Zen

[Jundo]

Re: Zen

I just meant that it was a lovely Spring day (I assume there too). A good day to turn off the computer and go outside.

I hope you did.

[Stephanie]

Re: Zen

I just meant that it was a lovely Spring day (I assume there too).

There I go with my concepts again... busted :lol:

[Rich]

Re: Zen

Is this why my mother always told me to go outside and play?

What are the functions of animals and human beings? As far as I can see, it mostly to just shit, and eat and make "other" human beings . Each thing According to it's function. Well...what's your function?

Gassho _/_

Besides the above I would add keeping yourself and your environment clean and going outside to play.

[Dosho]

Re: Zen

Hey all,

To paraphrase Sigmund Freud, sometimes someone telling you to go outside just means they think you might enjoy going outside...no agendas, no extra layered meaning. I think sometimes we all forget that in this practice where the most complex concepts can be devoid of any meaning and the seemingly insignificant can be profound...and none of us are immune to getting those mixed up from time to time.

Gassho,
Dosho

[Shohei]

Re: Zen

Hey all,

To paraphrase Sigmund Freud, sometimes someone telling you to go outside just means they think you might enjoy going outside...no agendas, no extra layered meaning. I think sometimes we all forget that in this practice where the most complex concepts can be devoid of any meaning and the seemingly insignificant can be profound...and none of us are immune to getting those mixed up from time to time.

Gassho,
Dosho

Gassho!

[Rich]

Re: Zen

If you can describe it, you haven't been there.

Since there is nothing special about it, I don't think there is anywhere to go. But what I was originally thinking about was how Dogen using words inspires you to just be here. Dogen like a good friend keeps reminding me of the essentials. So I visit him once or twice a week at the Shobogenzo palace

[will]

Re: Zen

None of this has to do with Jundo, or you, or me It has to do with practice. And specifically "my" practice. It is not so difficult to put yourself on a zafu. And it is not so difficult to learn from your experience if that's what you choose to do.

Anyway, I hope you have a good day. And, yes Jundo I might go outside.

Gassho

[scott]

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And, yes Jundo I might go outside.

Happy Earth Day!

[chicanobudista]

Re: Zen

What is a word, but a word?

B-b-b-bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word

:twisted:

[ghop]

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[chicanobudista]

Re: Zen

What are the functions of animals and human beings? As far as I can see, it mostly to just shit, and eat and make "other" human beings . Each thing According to it's function. Well...what's your function?

Gassho _/_

I am not a robot, so I have no function. :P



DANGER! DANGER! YOUNG WILL! ZEN TALK AHEAD!
:P

....and yes....human beings make other human beings....but it's always feels good emotionally to hug your mom. :wink:

[ghop]

Re: Zen

....and yes....human beings make other human beings....but it's always feels good emotionally to hug your mom.

...or your cat :shock:




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