NEW THREAD WINTER RETREAT

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  • Jinyu
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    Many, many bows to all of you!

    It was an incredible moment... very intense and inspiring! Many moments I won't forget, many people so different and so friendly!

    Thanks to those who could come and to the few who could stay in Brussels for the crazy evening (that ended dancing on the tables!).

    Iron birds singing in the trees
    bald pearls in a red house
    bows of gratitude
    Deep gassho,
    Jinyu

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  • Myozan Kodo
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    Dokan Shawn,
    Many thanks. Safe journey home and Happy New Year!
    Soen

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  • Dokan
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    Hans summed it up perfectly. I will post up my experiences during the retreat in a subsequent thread, but it was a truly deeply moving experience.

    I will upload more pictures when I'm back home tomorrow, as well as the videos. Here's a couple I've been playing with to whet your appetite!





    Deep bows for everyone who made this happen...my feelings at the moment are beyond description.

    Happy New Year.

    Dokan Sanhei (Shawn)

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  • Omoi Otoshi
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    Wonderful!
    A small step in space and time, but a giant leap for this Sangha!

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  • Jiken
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    Great job Hans. I am proud of you and all the treeleaf members who were able to attend

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  • Shohei
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    Thanks for the update and congratulations to Soen is in order as well!

    Gassho
    Shohei

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  • Hans
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    Hello everyone,

    I just returned from the retreat and cannot find words to express my deep gratitude. To be honest I did expect it to be rather good, but right now I am speechless.

    Thanks to everyone and particularly Taigu for making this retreat such an incredibly deep and authentic experience.

    I'll upload a few photo impressions on picasa shortly.

    Wow, just wow.


    Gassho,

    Hans Chudo Mongen

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  • Dokan
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    One more update. I made it to Brussels and it is warmer here than Dallas! +10c/50f

    Already saw that there is a Dali exhibit to check out and a chocolate museum... For after the retreat. :-)

    Here is a quick pic of the streets:



    G

    S

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  • Taigu
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    Thank you John,

    The basic principle for anybody is to move one s ar.. and get to the retreat.
    Although space and time can be dropped, a bunch of guys are making use of space and time to make this retreat real. They deserve my greatest respect.


    We will do our best, thanks to Shawn, to record bits and pieces.
    Feel free to join and sit wherever you are.

    gassho

    Taigu

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  • Hoyu
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    Hi All,

    Though I'm not attending this year, I have been keeping up with all the posts on this retreat. It's great to see what you all, as a community, have worked hard to put together. Wishing everyone in attendance a safe trip and peaceful retreat!
    Like Undo, I'm hoping to sit part of this retreat through any recordings which may later be available.

    Gassho,
    John

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  • Jinyu
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    Hi everyone,

    I'm purchasing things I couldn't find last week in order for Rimon to show us his culinary talents!

    I'll be picking up Taigu in Northern France tomorrow morning, we should be back at the retreat early (around 12h - 13h). As we will get there quite early it will be possible to prepare the zendo, everyoe will have time to put himself at ease in the rooms, time also for Rimon to check the food and eventually to buy one last thing at the supermarket nearby.
    So, I won't be able to pick people at the station as I wanted but I think everyone knows how to get there!

    Just in case my phone number is: 0032/487016749. If you have any problem with planes or trains don't hesitate!

    Have a very nice day everyone!

    A warm thought for those coming AND for the guys sitting from afar!

    deep gassho,
    Jinyu
    ps: Yes, we will have two irons and boards.

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  • Undo
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    I hope it all goes well everyone.
    I will be sitting part of the retreat with you too.

    Gassho

    undo





    Sent from my living room drinking tea.

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  • Dokan
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    Minor update from the American Airlines lounge in London...

    I forgot the mini travel iron. Jinyu said he'd bring two with ironing boards... But just fyi that I dropped the ball here.

    Gassho

    S

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  • Dokan
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    Originally posted by soendoshin
    Thanks Shawn. We might meet out there so, rather than in town for lunch. What time do you hit town?
    Gassho

    Hi Soen,

    I get into Brussels on the 26th...so anytime on the 27th is ok. Of course I'm carrying a bunch of luggage with me so maybe something on the 1km between the Kortenberg station and the Abbey? I was checking the routes on Google Maps and noticed what seemed to be two restaurants on that route, Rembrandt Cafe and La Strada Restaurant:





    Green A = Kortenberg Station
    Red A = Restaurants
    Green B = Abbey

    Btw, the route from Central Station to the Hotel is:

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source= ... 7iEAw&pw=2

    Of course I'll be with you at that point and hopefully already stayed there on the 26th, so we can trek there together.

    Just give me a call or SMS when you get to town. I think my plan however will be to take the train up from the city around 11. This should put me in Kortenberg about 12 and then maybe grab a bite to eat before heading to the Abbey about 1.

    Gassho,

    s

    PS - Also one other note...there is a grocery store nearby called Carrefour GB. (http://g.co/maps/xumkv) Just in case you forget anything (I almost forgot to pack a towel...so used to staying at hotels when travelling for business!)

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  • Dokan
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    Originally posted by soendoshin
    Good job Shawn.
    Looking forward to meeting you all in a few days time.
    Gassho
    Soen
    Thanks Soen and yes me too. Almost all packed. Been quite a challenge to fit some of these bulkier items but I think I'm set. My flight leaves tomorrow night and arrives in Belgium about 3pm on the 26th.

    Everyone should have my number so feel free to text or call when you get in if you want to meet up.

    G

    S

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