Treeleaf is worthless

[Jishin]

Sometimes I'm not sure why I come here. There is nothing to be gained by coming here. Same stories. Different character. Dogen this, Dogen that. Buddha this, Buddha that. Blah, blah, blah. What's the point? What's the answer? What's the question?

On more than one occasion I have gotten rid of Tapatalk on my iPhone and iPad and deleted the bookmark for Treeleaf on my web browser saying to myself "I'm not coming back to this place. There is nothing here for me."

Zen is pointless. Zen teachers are pointless. Treeleaf is pointless. Buddha is pointless. A complete waste of time. It has taken me two and a half years of sitting and countless books to realize this. My only teacher is my Zafu.

Now, with a clean slate, I'm ready to learn. Buddha is my teacher, Dogen is my teacher, the teachers at Treeleaf are my teachers, you are my teacher, the moon, trees, rocks, cats and rats are my teachers. I seek Dharma from all of you.

Gassho, John

[Kyonin]

I don't seek anything from you.

Still you are a good teacher.

Gassho,

Kyonin

[Jinyo]

and




Willow

[Taigu]

Excellent John, truly humbling. I am happy you dropped a few heavy bags filled with expectations and now you are ready to pick up...the whole universe!

Gassho

Empty handed


Taigu

[Myosha]

From one beginner to a beginner. . .


Gassho,
Edward

[Mp]

Ah you learn well Grasshopper. Thank you for this teaching John.

Gassho
Shingen

[Jundo]

Absolutely the the best, most worthless, pointless thing ever said to me and Taigu since we opened the doors on this place! Thank you!


Yes! Absolutely worthless, pointless and a total waste of time! Nine bows. Now we can finally get somewhere!


I keep trying to hint as much, but folks keep wanting more. Many go elsewhere looking for it.


WHAT's NEXT!?!

http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?9471-SIT-A-LONG-with-Jundo-WHAT-s-NEXT%21-%21

The BEST Zen is SO DISAPPOINTING!

http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?10535-SIT-A-LONG-with-Jundo-The-BEST-Zen-is-SO-DISAPPOINTING%21

Nine Bows. Jundo

[Taikyo]

[QUOTEZen student to zen teacher: "My mediation is awful I can't concentrate it is useless worthless I might as well leave the monastry now right away,"Zen teacher: " It will pass."
Time passes
Zen student to zen teacher: "My meditation is fabulous, satori, Kensho, Enlightenment! Wonderful!"
Zen teacher: " It will pass."
Time passes][/QUOTE]

Gassho

David

[Genshin]

Thank you John, Jundo.

Gassho
Matt

[Juki]

Zen is pointless. Zen teachers are pointless. Treeleaf is pointless. Buddha is pointless. Gassho, John

Pointlessness is pointless. Or is it?

Gassho,

William

[Risho]

speaking of that... on the way to work I pass a dentist's office that always has a different quote of the week on their marquee or sign. This weeks says "pencils with broken tips are pointless." hahaahah

Gassho,

Risho

[Joyo]

Thank you for the reminder. Can family members, who think I'm insane for converting to Buddhism, be my teacher?? I guess they can be.

Gassho,
Treena

[Nengyo]

Damn it, I knew I should have waited to get that full back treeleaf zendo tattoo.

[Jishin]

[Shohei]

Thank you John!
Its all worthless, and precious when we let go of the need to value it

Gassho

Shohei