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  • Mp
    • Dec 2024

    The Misguided Monk

    Good morning everyone,

    Here is a nice little video to enjoy on this weekend.



    Gassho
    Shingen
  • Myosha
    Member
    • Mar 2013
    • 2974

    #2
    Well done.

    Thank you.


    Gassho,
    Edward
    "Recognize suffering, remove suffering." - Shakyamuni Buddha when asked, "Uhm . . .what?"

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    • Koshin
      Member
      • Feb 2012
      • 938

      #3
      Great ... having two crazy dobermann dogs, I am used to zazen and get them out at the same time, ball games, barking.... used to annoy me, now, I know its only them teaching me.

      Gassho

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      Thank you for your practice

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      • Bunny
        Member
        • Sep 2013
        • 111

        #4
        Oh that was lovely! Reminds me of my cat. A story from when he was a kitten...One day I was using the computer and frustrated with what I was working on. My cat (Buggle) came to me and dropped a toy on the keyboard. Like the monk in the film I threw the toy in an annoyed way with a lot of "scram!" energy. Buggle returned with the toy and dropped it on the keyboard again. I threw it again and said "knock it off! Im busy!" (or something to that effect). The process happened a few times before I realized the kitten was teaching me to play fetch with him. Suddenly I was delighted! I often think of that day and how a situation can be annoying or delightful...it's all in how I choose to experience it. Buggle has been a great teacher over the years!!

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        • Mp

          #5
          Oh yes, our pets are wonderful teachers and my dog Bodhi great example of being in the present moment.

          Gassho
          Shingen

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          • Bunny
            Member
            • Sep 2013
            • 111

            #6
            Yes, they are great at being in the moment.

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            • Heishu
              Member
              • Sep 2012
              • 484

              #7
              Wonderful, thank you Shingen.

              Nurturing seeds is not a part time job. Our pets can be so helpful in our daily life. Much to learn from them.

              Gassho,
              Heishu


              “Blessed are the flexible, for they never get bent out of shape." Author Unknown

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              • KellyRok
                Member
                • Jul 2008
                • 1374

                #8
                Lovely! This definitely made me smile. Animals are wonderful teachers.

                Gassho,
                Kelly/Jinmei

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                • Daitetsu
                  Member
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 1154

                  #9
                  Thank you so much for sharing this, Shingen!

                  Yes, pets (and children, well, in fact all things) are wonderful teachers.
                  We should never forget that everything we encounter is our life...

                  Gassho,

                  Timo
                  no thing needs to be added

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                  • Seizan
                    Member
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 213

                    #10
                    A very heartwarming video Thanks for sharing!
                    Gassho
                    Seizan

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                    • Kyonin
                      Dharma Transmitted Priest
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 6749

                      #11
                      Animals and tai chi. What a great combo!

                      Thanks for the video. Great way to start my Sunday

                      Gassho,

                      Kyonin
                      Hondō Kyōnin
                      奔道 協忍

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                      • Kyonin
                        Dharma Transmitted Priest
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 6749

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Bunny
                        Oh that was lovely! Reminds me of my cat. A story from when he was a kitten...One day I was using the computer and frustrated with what I was working on. My cat (Buggle) came to me and dropped a toy on the keyboard. Like the monk in the film I threw the toy in an annoyed way with a lot of "scram!" energy. Buggle returned with the toy and dropped it on the keyboard again. I threw it again and said "knock it off! Im busy!" (or something to that effect). The process happened a few times before I realized the kitten was teaching me to play fetch with him. Suddenly I was delighted! I often think of that day and how a situation can be annoying or delightful...it's all in how I choose to experience it. Buggle has been a great teacher over the years!!
                        Oh yes, cats are awesome and great teachers!

                        Gassho,

                        Kyonin
                        Hondō Kyōnin
                        奔道 協忍

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                        • Troy
                          Member
                          • Sep 2013
                          • 1318

                          #13
                          Thanks for sharing 😄


                          Metta, Troy

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                          • Ishin
                            Member
                            • Jul 2013
                            • 1359

                            #14
                            Thanks Shingen.
                            Grateful for your practice

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