a short message from the lion's den

[Taigu]

Hi all,

As it transpired, some of you feel concerned and sometimes surprised by my angry tone and grumpy nature. It is true that I sometimes go over the top, choosing to speak very little, writing a few posts and getting my point accross too bluntly. If you know me, and quite a few people here have practiced on line and in the flesh with the beast, then you know that I am a very kind and peaceful person, full of passion at times, and they will tell you that there is no reason to fear my presence. quite the opposite, actually.

I will make a special effort to improve my written communication skills and you can, without a shadow of a doubt, trust this coming retreat in Washington to be relaxed, warm and not threatening at all.

Please, feel free to write to me privately if you have any question.

gassho

Taigu

[Myosha]

Thank you for the lesson.


Gassho,
Myosha

[Daijo]

Gassho,
Daijo

[Genshin]

Thank you, Taigu.

Gassho,
Genshin (Matt)

[Amelia]

I appreciate you, Taigu.

[Juki]

Thank you.

Gassho,
Juki

[Mp]

I too appreciate and respect you Taigu for ALL you do. Just like the loving heart of the scornful mother to her child, your heart too is full of love! =)

Deep bows
Shingen

[Kyonin]

Thank you, Taigu.

Gassho,

Kyonin

[zdlee]

Thank you Taigu,

I, personally, rather like the grumpiness and bluntness you sometimes bring, if only because I know I can stand to be knocked out of my own nonsense from time to time. It reminds me of an old professor I had who had a very positive impact on my life.

But, I recognize that perhaps that style isn't for anyone. Thank you for everything you do.

Gassho,
Zac

[Koshin]

Well....I always find passion for the Dharma in your teachings...in a lovely poem, a peaceful words, or a whack in our deluded heads, that we surely need from time to time....so, for all that, thank you teacher

Deep Gassho

[KellyRok]

We all need some tough love from time to time. Your passion lets all know how much you care...about us, about this practice. Thank you for all your words; grumpy, kind, passionate - I love them all.


Kelly/Jinmei

[Dosho]

Taigu,

No worries; I am used to it. And I greatly appreciate everything you do for us.

Deep bows Sensei.

Gassho,
Dosho

[shikantazen]

Does this mean that you will answer all/most of my stupid and repetitive questions? I guess not

Gassho,
Sam

[Daijo]

Taigu,

No worries; I am used to it. And I greatly appreciate everything you do for us.

Deep bows Sensei.

Gassho,
Dosho

Exactly!

[Kyotai]

Gassho

Shawn