The Courage of Zazen

[Dosho]

Yugen,

Thank you for this. The only thing I'll add is something I said on the tea party yesterday. Sitting in a group is great, but sitting alone is great too. There is no difference except in our minds. It is about pushing our boundaries and if sitting in a group terrifies you at first, it is ok to sit alone (but never alone). This practice is not the same without a sangha, but for those who have taken a giant leap just to come here and sit at all, it is ok to work on that before taking another giant step to sitting with folks. In the end you will come to see the enrichment that Yugen speaks of...but in time. Just being at Treeleaf and reading posts like these is always big step and a giant one for folks like me 5 years ago!

Gassho,
Dosho

[Seimyo]

Thank you for sharing Yugen.

Gassho.
Seimyo

[Shokai]

When we take a vow to "end suffering" our act of zazen is a realization of that vow.

Great stuff Yugen, thank you for sharing

gassho,

[Myozan Kodo]

Deep bows of thanks.
Myozan

[anzan]

Thank you. I agree.

[alan.r]

Not always so amazing and sincere, Clark. I have not worn the Rakusu sown here for some time, and have sat mostly alone and offline. Only coming around here to peck out thoughtful words from time to time. The words are from a real enough place, but life is messier than text, and it adds up to insincerity. With apologies and respect.

Yeah, but even your insincerity is sincere.

gassho

[RichardH]

Yeah, but even your insincerity is sincere.

gassho

Can't win....uh, lose.


Gassho Daizan

[Taikyo]

You speak to & from my heart Yugen

Gassho

David