We look forward to hosting you. Sorry for the abrupt change in plans, but such is life.
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Hi Guys,
Writing from the train to Boston, which has wifi (We could almost hold a Zazenkai right here).
My gratitude to Yugen and his family. His wife is so good hearted, and his children talented and wise beyond their years. Yugen was just the person I have known for years. This was especially true last night when Yugen got up from barely a bite at dinner table to drive me and Leon to the hospital, as Leon had a sudden onset of the croup (I think that is the spelling). Leon is much better today, and the doctor gave us clearance to travel. It was one of the great times of the visit, in fact ... as lovely as the lakes and oceans that Yugen was so kind to show us these past days. You see, friendship is the most beautiful of all.
As I said, Leon is much better today although we will still take it rather easy. All systems go!
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Yes, I believe this very much! =)
Poor little guy, I hope all is well. I know his Papa will take great care of him. =)
Many thanks to Yugen and his family for taking such great care of our wonderful Jundo and Leon! =)
Enjoy your travels and be safe you too.
Gassho
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Hello Jundo,
thank you for the frequent updates.
If any of you US Treeleafers can somehow make it, please try your utmost to meet Jundo or Taigu in person while they are in the US. Their generosity is very very great indeed and should inspire us to make more of an effort to meet them and the Dharma (either in our hearts or face to face ... or both
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Gassho,
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Yugen and family,
Thank you for opening your home not only to Jundo and Leon, but to the rest of Treeleaf.
Safe travels Jundo and Leon.
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Thank you Yugen and family for being so generous with Jundo and Leon.
Much metta for Leon and safe travels.
Thank for keeping us posted
Gassho,
KyoninHondō Kyōnin
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Jundo,
I had exactly the same thoughts and feelings after my visit to Yugen's last summer. A beautiful place and a beautiful family.
I do hope Leon is feeling better and can enjoy Boston. If you can, check out Fenway Park. The Sox are out of town so it should be reasonably quiet over there (take the green line to Kenmore Square then walk over the bridge rather than the Fenway stop which requires getting on a particular train). Other suggestions: take the elevator ride up the Prudential building to the viewing deck, check out Faneuil Hall, and Harvard Square.
Gassho,
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I'm happy to hear that Leon is feeling better and that Yugen and family have taken such great care of you! May you both stay healthy and safe and continue on your travels.
I've enjoyed sitting with you.
Gassho,
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Jundo's visit was very special and both he and Leon's absence are keenly felt today.
You are my Sangha and my family. That pretty much sums it up. To those of you who are hosting Jundo and Leon in his travels. as Hans as said, embrace this experience fully. If you have the opportunity to take some time and join him en route, please do so. It's worth it. Jundo lives his zen practice - he has a ready smile, a sense of gratitude, and a sharp sense of humor. He does not do 'milquetoast' zen - don't be lulled into complacency in by the humor and wit - he communicates the essence of the teachings in way that is accessible and relevant to each of his students. That is the sign of true mastery. Our household, and my practice are both changed profoundly after spending four days with him. I'm glad we could share it with you.
Deep bows
YugenLast edited by Guest; 07-21-2014, 08:31 PM.Comment
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Very nice, Yugen. Gassho求道芸化 Kyūdō Geika
I am just a priest-in-training, please do not take anything I say as a teaching.Comment
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Shingen,
You have met Jundo for real. You will realize that when you see him in physical proximity - that you have known one another for a very long time. These four days were the coming to fruition of causes and conditions which in turn have sown the seeds of future happenings. I can't explain it, but Dogen says its a time and space thing...... :-D
Gassho brother
YugenLast edited by Guest; 07-21-2014, 09:37 PM.Comment
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Good point Yugen, thank you. I too thought about what I posted after I posted it and thought, "Yah ... I have met him already". I meet him every time I sit upon my zafu, when I do Dokusan, when I wash the dishes, and when I engage in every aspect of my life. =)
Gassho
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Just want to say Leon is much much better today. Seishin, the Red Sox are fine, but broke down and got Yankees tickets for next week. Mets fan myself, but the
Yanks have Ozawa and (despite injury) Tanaka.
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I meant check out the park...the team is out of town. Citi Field and the new Yankee Stadium are nice, but they don't compare to Fenway, whether there is a game on or not.
But since you raised me two Japanese players, I'll call with two from the Sox: Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara, the latter being the man on the mound when they won the World Series last October. So there.
Have fun!
Gassho,
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