Shikantaza or tranquilizing the ego?

[disastermouse]

Don't get caught up in mental gymnastics Chet, it doesn't work. Just sit. It does work. The ego can convince us that there are any number of reasons not to sit, or sew stitch by stitch for that matter.
Gassho, Shawn.

So I've been sitting with this for awhile....

I've decided not to believe a single thought for a while...including this one.

Also reconsidering Jukai.

*edited for clarity*

Chet

[Dosho]

So I've been sitting with this for awhile....

I've decided not to believe a single thought for a while...including this one.

[Nindo]

Also reconsidering Jukai.

You take Jukai when you've already arrived at Jukai.
When it feels right in a visceral way.
When there is no consideration.

[disastermouse]

You take Jukai when you've already arrived at Jukai.
When it feels right in a visceral way.
When there is no consideration.

Right. Because certainty is the surest sign we're on the right path.

Are you sure we're talking about the same religion?



Chet

[Nindo]

Certainty? Who said certainty?

[Kyonin]

You take Jukai when you've already arrived at Jukai.
When it feels right in a visceral way.
When there is no consideration.

Yes, Jukai comes when it feels right.

Thank you, Nindo.

Gassho,

Kyonin