Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

[Kaishin]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Done, thanks!

[Undo]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

I think I'm sorted, thanks for the clear explanations Dokan. Look forwards to seeing you all around.

Gassho

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[Ryumon]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Ok, so I got how it works, now what's the protocol? Do you just start a hang-out whenever you sit and hope someone stops by? And if they do, when you're finished sitting, do you quietly leave and exit the hangout? It seems a bit odd, but since I've never had the luck to be on Google+ when anyone has a hang-out going, I'm not exactly sure what to do.

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try and create a schedule, so people can know that at specific times, there might be a greater chance of others being available. Kind of like in a real zendo, where there is zazen at set times. My schedule is flexible that I could join one or more such sittings each day, since I work at home.

Is anyone interested in trying to work out some times that we could aim for?

By the way, it looks like you can't start a hang-out from a web browser on an iPad. It does work with the iPhone app in 2x mode, at least I was able to start a hang-out as a test...

[Hoyu]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Hi Kirk,

I'm also in the beginning stages of learning all the inns and outs of G+ but would like to share what(little) I know.

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try and create a schedule, so people can know that at specific times, there might be a greater chance of others being available. Kind of like in a real zendo

Our Zendo(wich is also real :wink: :lol: ) does have a schedule of sitters. Here is the link.
http://www.treeleaf.org/zendo/schedule.php

Ok, so I got how it works, now what's the protocol? Do you just start a hang-out whenever you sit and hope someone stops by? And if they do, when you're finished sitting, do you quietly leave and exit the hangout?

You don't have to hope someone stops by you can(actually I believe this is a must if you want others to join) click the invite button. When you do you get the option of from which circles you would like to include in your invitation.
As to protocol. Yes fellow sitters sometimes come and go like the ocean waves. It's the same as open sitting times at brick and mortar Zendo.
Now there is a small matter of etiquette. It seems like most people prefer muting the mic. Though ultimately we sit with what is!

Gassho,
Hoyu(John)

[Dokan]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Ok, so I got how it works, now what's the protocol? Do you just start a hang-out whenever you sit and hope someone stops by? And if they do, when you're finished sitting, do you quietly leave and exit the hangout? It seems a bit odd, but since I've never had the luck to be on Google+ when anyone has a hang-out going, I'm not exactly sure what to do.

In my experience you do you own thing and if someone stops in then great, if not, great. It's simply sharing the practice. Only protocol I really follow is to bow in and out. So if I'm joining a sit, then I bow after I've connected, and then bow as I leave. Then I almost always post up a comment just saying thanks for the sit. Technically I do mute my microphone and speakers...giving me the full zendo appeal.

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try and create a schedule, so people can know that at specific times, there might be a greater chance of others being available. Kind of like in a real zendo, where there is zazen at set times. My schedule is flexible that I could join one or more such sittings each day, since I work at home.

There is a Treeleaf Zendo Google Calendar, however I've found that it's hit or miss as to when people are documenting the sits. For myself, I find that my sits are somewhat random and I have a hard time being consistent on the start times. I personally have "approximations" of 5-7am and 8-10pm. I find however that 5am CST seems to be a key time as Shokai, Myozan, Chessie, Chris & Peter seem to meet quite often. Also about 8pm CST I see Chris, Ron & JR meet up quite regularly.

By the way, it looks like you can't start a hang-out from a web browser on an iPad. It does work with the iPhone app in 2x mode, at least I was able to start a hang-out as a test...

Yeah this is a new feature and is great for ad-hoc joining. It does have some limitations in that it doesn't show up in your stream (so others can't join after you've started, they have to be up and online when you send the invite) and you can't make any comments into your sit. I think the goal of Messenger was to have a video option for text chatting, but maybe this will continue to grow!

Gassho,

Dokan

PS - One more thing...back last summer I also created this. It may be helpful on getting up and running in the calendar, may be outdated. I have to re-check it, however not much has changed: [youtube]

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[Shokai]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Thanks Dokan and Hoyu for the Calendar reminder; it had me sitting for a whole hour instead of 5:30 to 6:00
And Dokan; I like the 'Check your Hair' pic; not one out of place :lol: :lol:

[Dokan]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

And Dokan; I like the 'Check your Hair' pic; not one out of place :lol: :lol:

Haha yeah. I spend so much time in the Green Room before I sit zazen. I don't want the shine off my skull fooling anyone into thinking they are having a satori experience.

Gassho,

Dokan

[Jiki22]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

can the calendar containing my own Zazen times?

my standard schedule is
Tuesday and Thursday : 2000-2100hr in Ho Sen Dojo, Antwerp
Saterday and sunday : 1000-11.30hr in Ho Sen Dojo, Antwerp

i did try,
but it just appear only in my agenda
what do i wrong?

and i have to buy a webcam too :roll:

[Dokan]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

can the calendar containing my own Zazen times?

Yup but you have to first have access to edit the calendar. To do so, just send me an email: shawn.edwards[at]gmail.com.

From there, you will be able to add the calendar to your google account and add/edit items on it.

Gassho,

Dokan

[Myoku]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Jiki,
make sure to enter it in the Treeleaf calendar, so everyone can see it,



the default is your own calendar (as is mine in the above image), change that to Treeleaf and we all can see when you intend to sit.

_()_
Myoku

[Jiki22]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

ow ok Thx Dokan
dont worry i don't need access
U can just add those lines , they do not change

treeleaf is not appearing in the list, Myoku

dont worry about it,
i was just playing a bit with it

going home now...

little question: the agenda does auto update? or do i it manually?

[Myoku]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Jiki,
it updates automatically and treeleaf appears when Dokan (or I) have added you,
which I think is a good idea, as you can add and remove times when you will be
sitting on google+, so others can join you life and in color
_()_
Myoku

[Jiki22]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

thank you

[andyZ]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

Dokan,

Thank you for creating this page and drafting a guide on how to join Google+. I found it very useful.
I think it makes sense to put the link with instructions into "TECHNICAL FAQ" section or make it "sticky" at the top in one of the subforums.
Thank you for your efforts.

[Dokan]

Re: Google+ Treeleaf Sangha Page

One request for people adding the Treeleaf Sangha page would be to make sure they put something about Treeleaf in their Bio, or maybe use the same picture from the forums. We get a lot of requests and I've only been adding those who I can confirm are Tree family!

Thanks!

Gassho,

Dokan