-- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

[Heisoku]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Like Peter I feel a touch disappointed by the timing of the retreat, but so glad for Treeleaf and Soen and Jinyu who have made this step.
Hopefully this will open more possibilities in theb future.

Conratulations.

[murasaki]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

I'm afraid I haven't got the finances to attend either, as much as I would love to.

So I will wait for the Treeleaf Sangha American Southwest Retreat (hint, hint) :mrgreen:

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi everyone!
I'm very happy we will have the opportunity to practice a sesshin together. And I hope you'll have the time to find out how to come... But of course, this retreat isn't an obligation... it is more like an opportunity.
I know some of you have some problems with the date, but it has been quite difficult to find a matching week, and the choice had to be made.

I'll give you all more practical informations in the coming weeks, but if someone, for a reason or another, needs any precise information by then, please PM me or Taigu.

I'm very happy that Soen and I have the opportunity to dedicate ourselves to others and, following the example of our three priests-in-training, serve the Sangha the best we can. Thanks to everyone for your kind words! A long road in front of us... sewing endlessly the Kesa of life.

beginners again, and again, and again...

deep gassho,
Jinyu

[Shokai]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Great News for Tree Leaf, best wishes to Soen, Jinyu and Phillip in their preparations. Like some others have mentioned, I may not be able to attend but will put it on my bucket list

[Dokan]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Great to hear! I am planning on attending and only have one conflict to work out. Provided that can be rearranged I look forward to seeing everyone!

Gassho,

Shawn

[Rimon]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hmmmm... I'd love to come. Unfortunately the 26th of december is a major family holiday here and I could burn in hell if I leave the 26th :twisted:
Would it make any sense to arrive a day later?

Gassho

Rimon

[KellyRok]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hello all,

Best wishes to Soen and Jinyu as they begin this marvelous journey! I would love to be able to go on retreat with you in person, but I will not be able to at this time. But I can promise you, I will be 'retreating' with you, here at my home.

Such a wonderful and exciting opportunity this is for Treeleaf!

Gassho,
Kelly/Jinmei

[Taigu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi Rimon,

We might actually try to move the starting day to the 27 as it seems to be a problem for a few people. We see what can be done. You would of course be welcome anytime in the retreat.

gassho


Taigu

[Jundo]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

I'm afraid I haven't got the finances to attend either, as much as I would love to.

So I will wait for the Treeleaf Sangha American Southwest Retreat (hint, hint) :mrgreen:

Hmmm. Don't be surprised if, somewhere down the road, there is a "Route 66 Retreat" ... with me driving from New York to Chicago to Texas to Arizona to LA (plus getting Canada in there somehow ... who knows where else ...) ... having little Retreats along the way. Just saying. Maybe in 2012. Some chance of a small scale North America visit sometime in 2011 too.

No promises about the future, only aspirations.

Gassho, Jundo

[Rimon]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi Rimon,

We might actually try to move the starting day to the 27 as it seems to be a problem for a few people. We see what can be done. You would of course be welcome anytime in the retreat.

gassho


Taigu

That would be great! Thank you so much Taigu!

Gassho

Rimon

[Myoku]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Thanks Taigu, this "anytime welcome" opens up new possibilities ...when i leave with first train on 27th I should be able to arrive around 15:30, however, thats current trains schedule, they have no schedules for december 2011 yet.
_()_
Peter

[Taigu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

If this works, the retreat should start on the evening of the 27th and end on the 30th around 12:00. BY the way if you are an experienced cook, please let us know. We need a Tenzo for the retreat.

gassho


Taigu

[Shogen]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Great to see the seeds of Treeleaf taking root. Gassho, Zak

[Myozan Kodo]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Dear Treeleafers,
Thank you for the good wishes for Jinyu and I. I hope we can serve the Sangha well in the years ahead.
Personally, it has been a long journey to this beginning point. I started sitting in the late 1990s, but have been fascinated by the Buddhist sutras since I was a teenager. Eventually I took Jukai with Paul Haller Roshi, Abbot of San Francisco Zen Centre, and now have found a teacher I trust in Taigu. His wisdom and compassion are a touch stone.
What does Tokudo mean? Finding a homeless home in the service of the dharma; the start of a long journey, which had been started anyway; walking through a doorway – being the same person on either side of that doorway, but still entirely changed (as we all are from moment to moment).
This December retreat will be the start of many I hope. Meeting eyeball to eyeball and sitting together will be great – either in the flesh or in cyberspace. Jundo's North American retreat idea is great too. This Sangha is truly global.
And there is nothing else like it in the world.
Deep bows all,
Soen

[Seishin the Elder]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hmmm. Don't be surprised if, somewhere down the road, there is a "Route 66 Retreat" ... with me driving from New York to Chicago to Texas to Arizona to LA (plus getting Canada in there somehow ... who knows where else ...) ... having little Retreats along the way. Just saying. Maybe in 2012. Some chance of a small scale North America visit sometime in 2011 too.

Yeah ..Get your kicks on Route 66!! Remember Jundo Rte 66 actually begins in the Chicago suburbs, so the "real" pilgrimage would start in the Land of Lincoln!!!! Whatever route you might take however, I am sure we can meet up on the pilgrimage road to spend some time all across the continent....Yeah ROAD TRIP!!!!

Gassho,

Seishin Kyrill