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Lets think about the new comers for a second. Now some of us have been sitting for a long time and have gained some insight through our practice, and there is less of a chance that any snarky comment will be taken personally. However, ego gets away from us sometimes. We might take what someone say very personally, of course coming back to our practice we can learn from it.
A Zendo from my perspective should be a place that nutures Zen practice. What is the best way for that to be done? I think for the past few hundred years the Japanese and Chinese have been doing a fairly good job.
Jundo is the teacher here and he is here to teach people about Zen practice as he sees fit. He has a lot of experience. I think that an outline of what this place is was definitely needed.
I found this forum as somewhat of a distraction from my actual practice. I would read what someone said and then go over it in my head. It was a big help to get away from the forum for a few days. There is no blame only practice.
Respect is essential. To respect every living thing. Not to let our ego get in the way of our happiness and the happiness of others. There is nothing false or fairy like in saying that I wish you all the happiness that life can bring. We must sympathize and be mindful. We shouldn't lose focus of our compassion. It is the duty of those who's practice is further along to handle a situation in a way that their practice has taught them.
In remembering that you are me and I am you. Your notions of doing harm to someone else vanishes. When someone has a cold it is not their cold. It is our cold.
I know for a fact that Jundo isn't fooling around. The bird out the window yesterday told me so.
Just think of the people who are new to Zen practice. Think of the people who are doing harm to themselves through being caught up in their stories. This place is for them too, and we should try to set an example and help whenever we can.
When I love you I love myself. So lets be mindful of that guy who keeps running our life and telling us what to do. :P
Gassho Will
Lets think about the new comers for a second. Now some of us have been sitting for a long time and have gained some insight through our practice, and there is less of a chance that any snarky comment will be taken personally. However, ego gets away from us sometimes. We might take what someone say very personally, of course coming back to our practice we can learn from it.
A Zendo from my perspective should be a place that nutures Zen practice. What is the best way for that to be done? I think for the past few hundred years the Japanese and Chinese have been doing a fairly good job.
Jundo is the teacher here and he is here to teach people about Zen practice as he sees fit. He has a lot of experience. I think that an outline of what this place is was definitely needed.
I found this forum as somewhat of a distraction from my actual practice. I would read what someone said and then go over it in my head. It was a big help to get away from the forum for a few days. There is no blame only practice.
Respect is essential. To respect every living thing. Not to let our ego get in the way of our happiness and the happiness of others. There is nothing false or fairy like in saying that I wish you all the happiness that life can bring. We must sympathize and be mindful. We shouldn't lose focus of our compassion. It is the duty of those who's practice is further along to handle a situation in a way that their practice has taught them.
In remembering that you are me and I am you. Your notions of doing harm to someone else vanishes. When someone has a cold it is not their cold. It is our cold.
I know for a fact that Jundo isn't fooling around. The bird out the window yesterday told me so.
Just think of the people who are new to Zen practice. Think of the people who are doing harm to themselves through being caught up in their stories. This place is for them too, and we should try to set an example and help whenever we can.
When I love you I love myself. So lets be mindful of that guy who keeps running our life and telling us what to do. :P
Gassho Will
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