Shohei has decided to leave the priest training

[Myozan Kodo]

Shohei,
I don't know much. But I wish you well bro.
Gassho
Myozan

[Heishu]

Shohei, no need to apologize for doing what you need to do. This may be the best thing for you and the Sangha. You know that a plum is most flavorful when it has had a chance to ripen. Let your practice continue to ripen and then maybe you will be ready.

Gassho,
Heishu

[Koshin]

Happy to hear that you are ok Shohei, walking this path at your side, sitting together, piercing delusions

Lets continue practice

Gassho

[BrianW]

Whoa..my first reaction. I pop in and out of Treeleaf quite sporadically...last few years have been "challenging" But I remember you Shohei from back in the day. Perhaps I've been around Treeleaf for about the same amount of time as you. But in the end ...all the best....It's been a joy practicing with you and hope you still hang out at Treeleaf...
Gassho,
BrianW

[Myosha]

Hello,

Metta to all.


Gassho,
Myosha

[senryu]

Contradictory feelings. Another opportunity to practice.
We are all in this path. Teaching and learning. Wherever our position. We meet in the practice.
Gassho
Senryu

[AlanLa]

Best wishes to you. All paths are the right paths, whether or not they are unsui paths or un-unsui paths, lol. I am always happy when a student comes to me and says this is not the right place for them, as long as they are making a mindful choice, as surely you are. That there is a different, hopefully better, place (or path/major) for them, and you, to follow is always a good thing. May it be bumpy enough to be meaningful.

[Joryu]

Shohei, though you have chosen another path you continue along this one. Had you not chosen to leave I would not have seen this movie and resolved to continue on mine. Forever I will remember your name.

Jundo.....thank you for sharing corny movie

[Heisoku]

Thank you Shohei for your practice, you are an inspiring honest presence, priest or not.
Gassho Heisoku.