Instructions to sit from Koun Franz

[Taigu]

I kindly recommand you to read the following essay of Koun Franz on his Nyoho blog:

http://nyoho.com/2013/04/07/an-attempt-at-instructions-for-zazen/

The directions and instructions he gives for zazen are simply amazing.

Gassho to all


Taigu

[Hans]

Hello Taigu,

great stuff indeed. I mentioned it to the Tea Party attendees yesterday. Deep without being pretentious, and that's the way I like it (and Ryokan would agree I feel )

Gassho and thanks for sharing,

Hans Chudo Mongen

[Heisoku]

Thank you for posting this link. It is a wonderful reflection and truly has made me reflect on my sitting. I had not heard of either Sitting in Practice or Verification before. Gassho.

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[Myozan Kodo]

Thanks Taigu. These words go deep in my belly. I'll need to digest them.
Gassho
Myozan

[Daitetsu]

Thanks a lot, Taigu!

"Do not make zazen — let sitting reveal itself."
Very nice! I think I'll follow his blog.

Gassho,

Timo

[Taigu]

Allow zazen to sit you...is my take.

yes, this guy is great and his teachings both original and truly traditionnal.

I look at Koun as being one of my teachers.

gassho




Taigu

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi,
In truth, I think "Allow Zazen to sit you" is a more direct expression of the truth than "Do not make zazen".
Gassho
Myozan

[Jundo]

We are in the process of asking Koun to offer a little talk for us, maybe even lead a Zazenkai. We are working out the logistics now, and I hope it can happen soon.

Gassho, Jundo

[Mp]

Wonderful post Taigu, thank you.

Gassho
Shingen

[Yugen]

"Let sitting reveal itself" - the first thought that popped up for me upon reading this was to "let life reveal itself.." Today the best thing I can do is get out of my own way....

Thank you for this Taigu.

Deep bows
Yugen

[Genshin]

Thank you for sharing this Taigu.

Be the tree beneath which other buddhas sit.

Beautiful.

Gassho
Matt

[Oheso]

Taigu Sensei, let me join the chorus of thank yous for this post and connection.

gassho,
Robert

[Juki]

Wow. This is really quite beautiful. MattW, I also was awestruck by the line you quoted.

Gassho,
Wiliam

[Kyonin]

Very beautiful indeed. Thank you, Taigu.

Gassho,

Kyonin

[Risho]

That is superb.

Gassho,

Risho