Returning

[mhoke46375]

Some months ago I began my daily practice in earnest. I struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. After two months the OCD, my personal demon rose up. My practice faltered then stopped.

Like my attention to my breath, I am beginning again.

I am wondering if a regular weekly sanzen would help maintain my focus. Again, I am too far form a center to attend in person. I was hoping to find some regular way of "checking in", a touch stone, not unlike my breath.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

gassho,
Marty

[Shugen]

Re: Returning

Hey Marty,
Have you thought about asking someone to be your "practice partner", kind of like we did with Ango? You could interact with skype or e-mail or whatever works better for you. The "practice partner" thing really worked well for me and I got a friend out of the deal.

Just a thought,

Ron

[Jundo]

Re: Returning

Some months ago I began my daily practice in earnest. I struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. After two months the OCD, my personal demon rose up. My practice faltered then stopped.

Like my attention to my breath, I am beginning again.

I am wondering if a regular weekly sanzen would help maintain my focus. Again, I am too far form a center to attend in person. I was hoping to find some regular way of "checking in", a touch stone, not unlike my breath.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

gassho,
Marty

Hi Marty,

Please write me when you can, and let's chat about it.

Gassho, Jundo

[Hoyu]

Re: Returning

Hi Marty,
It looks like Jundo Sensei is going to work with you on this one but please keep us posted!

Gassho
John