Our Friend Bryson Has Passed ...

[Jundo]

I am sorry to report that our old friend and Treeleaf Member, the military warrior become a monk, Anshu Tendo Bryson, has passed from this visible world. Bryson was Ordained by Rev. Jinen. Our other friend Branden reports ...
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I am heartbroken to receive the news of the passing of my friend, Bryson. He had become a dear friend these past few years, when he came to Japan to practice Zen with my teacher, Jinen Roshi. Over [the years], he practiced Zazen diligently. I watched a man who had spent his life in constant alert mode, soften and find inner peace. I made a video about his temple life. I hope it will remain a beautiful memory of Bryson. I respected him so much, and feel very honoured to have known him
I am in shock right now. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family.

Here is that video:

Bryson was also a visitor to Treeleaf in Tsukuba from time to time, such as at our Zazenkai here ...

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https://www.youtube.com/live/lDEqk6W...R_TFe9vCKdEDbI

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Let us dedicate all our Sitting and other Practice this week to our Friend.

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Tairin]

Metta for Bryson and for all his family and friends.

Bryson, thank you for your practice.


Tairin
sat today and lah

[Kotei]

Thank you for letting us know.
He was such a kind person and dedicated practitioner.
Deep bows,
Kotei sat/lah toay.

[Junsho]

Metta for his family and friends. I hope that he had a very calm passage from this visible world.

Deep Bows.
SatLah

[Sekishi]

Thank you for letting us know Jundo. It was always a joy to see him in the Zendo with you.

Condolences and much Metta to his family and other friends. May all beings know peace.

Deep bows,
Sekishi

[Kojitsu]

May he and his loved ones find peace in this difficult time.



kojitsu

[Shui_Di]

Deep bows for a warrior Bodhisattva.
I dedicate my Zazen for him. May he be in peace and tranquility, with Buddha Dharma and Sangha.

Gassho, Mujo
Stlah

[Jundo]

I just looked again at the little film about Bryson that I posted above, and his practice at Anon-ji with Rev. Jinen, and I recommend it to everyone. A very, very nice and clear explanation of Shikantaza and our Zazen ways. They sit very long there ... Bryson says 10 or 12 hours a day in the film, although I think that is on their Retreat days (maybe most days) ... But long or short, Zazen is the whole universe.
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Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Anthony]

I am very sorry to hear about our brother, Bryson. Metta to all his friends and loved ones.

Gassho,
Anthony satlah

[Seikan]

I'm so sad to hear of this and wish I had had the chance to know him as well. I will certainly take the time to watch the video in celebration of his life and practice.

Gassho,
Seikan

stlah

[Shinshi]

I thought it was a lovely video. Much Metta to all who knew him.

Gassho,

Shinshi

[Kokuu]

That was a beautiful watch. Sorry to hear of Bryson's passing. He was a good man.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Seiko]

We are so grateful for Bryson's sincere practice.

Gasshō
Seiko
Stlah