Nov 10-11 Special Post-Election Zazenkai - Winter Work-Spring Planting-Summer Harvest

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  • Jundo
    Treeleaf Founder and Priest
    • Apr 2006
    • 40379

    Nov 10-11 Special Post-Election Zazenkai - Winter Work-Spring Planting-Summer Harvest

    ATTENTION: REMEMBER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS! CHECK NEW START TIMES!

    However you feel about the American election, and wherever you live in the world, we do not stop working for good.
    This is Master Dogen's lesson of "Ongoing Practice Enlightenment."
    We accept where we are, work for a good direction from right here ... and right here ... and right here.
    Winter is Winter, Spring is just Spring, Summer is just Summer, Fall is Fall ...
    but if we do not plant seeds in the Spring, there can be no harvest in Summer and in Fall.

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    Dear All,
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    Please sit our Treeleaf Zazenkai for 90 minutes with Zazen, Heart Sutra and more. We meet virtually in our Zoom Scheduled Sitting Room here:
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    JOIN ZOOM >>
    The password (if needed): << dogen >>


    For local times, please check the Practice Calendar here: TREELEAF NOW >> ( 10am Japan Saturday morning, NY 8pm, LA 5pm Friday night, London 1am and Paris 2am Saturday morning) or sit this Zazenkai any time thereafter here:
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    However, "one way" live sitters are encouraged to come into the Zoom sitting, and just leave the camera and microphone turned off.
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    00:00 – 00:15 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA in English) and Dedication
    00:15 – 00:45 ZAZEN
    00:45 – 00:55 KINHIN
    00:55 – 01:25 ZAZEN
    01:25 – 01:30 VERSE OF ATONEMENT & FOUR VOWS
    01:30 - 01:45(?) Informal Tea Time (All Welcome)
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    ATTENTION: Everyone, when rising for Kinhin or Ceremonies after Zazen, get up slowly, don't rush, hold something stable, you won't be "late", so TAKE YOUR TIME! Make sure you are careful getting up!
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    Gassho, Jundo
    SatTodayLah
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    PS - There is no "wrong" or "right" in Zazen ... yet here is a little explanation of the "right" times to Bow (A Koan) ...
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    Chant Book is here for those who wish to join in: CHANT BOOK LINK

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    The other video I mention on Zendo decorum is this one, from our "Always Beginners" video Series:
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    I also recommend a little Talk on why small rituals and procedures are so cherished in the Zendo:
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    Last edited by Bion; 11-08-2024, 10:28 AM.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE
  • mdonnoe
    Member
    • Feb 2024
    • 231

    #2
    Looking forward to sitting with you all in community tonight!

    Gassho,
    Michael
    SatLah

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    • ZenJay
      Member
      • Apr 2024
      • 170

      #3
      Unfortunately due to my schedule, I won’t be able to make it with you all tonight, but will sit with you first thing in the morning. Have a great Zazenkai and weekend everyone!

      Gassho,
      Jay

      sat/lah today

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      • Bion
        Treeleaf Unsui
        • Aug 2020
        • 4599

        #4
        Originally posted by ZenJay
        Unfortunately due to my schedule, I won’t be able to make it with you all tonight, but will sit with you first thing in the morning. Have a great Zazenkai and weekend everyone!

        Gassho,
        Jay

        sat/lah today
        We shall miss you, but you'll be with us!

        Gassho
        sat lah
        "Stepping back with open hands, is thoroughly comprehending life and death. Immediately you can sparkle and respond to the world." - Hongzhi

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        • Washin
          Treeleaf Unsui
          • Dec 2014
          • 3796

          #5
          Will be there

          Gassho
          Washin
          Stlah
          Kaidō (皆道) Every Way
          Washin (和信) Harmony Trust
          ----
          I am a novice priest-in-training. Anything that I say must not be considered as teaching
          and should be taken with a 'grain of salt'.

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          • Jundo
            Treeleaf Founder and Priest
            • Apr 2006
            • 40379

            #6
            zoom update few minutes
            ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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            • Washin
              Treeleaf Unsui
              • Dec 2014
              • 3796

              #7
              Thank you everyone for sitting together.
              Thank you, Jundo, for the talk which is much needed today.

              Gassho
              Washin
              stlah
              Kaidō (皆道) Every Way
              Washin (和信) Harmony Trust
              ----
              I am a novice priest-in-training. Anything that I say must not be considered as teaching
              and should be taken with a 'grain of salt'.

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              • mdonnoe
                Member
                • Feb 2024
                • 231

                #8
                I accidentally joined a couple of minutes late this evening, because I forgot about the time change! My internal clock was so ready for 6 PM California time, but I realize it’s based on Japan time – and with our time change here, it’s now 5 PM! It was wonderful to see you all, and I loved Jundo’s drama talk.

                gassho,
                Michael
                SatLah

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                • Tokan
                  Treeleaf Unsui
                  • Oct 2016
                  • 1300

                  #9
                  Hey everyone

                  A bit annoyed to have missed sitting with you all in person today. Working night shifts and woke purposefully from my morning sleep to sit zazenkai but then promptly dropped off to sleep again! Serves me right for shutting my eyes for a moment lol! I'll have to sit this one later by video and sit live with you all on my next day off (don't get many saturdays off of work). Nevermind, the recorded zazenkai's are always nice to sit, I was just keen to sit live with you all today. Until the next time....

                  Gassho, Tokan

                  satlah
                  平道 島看 Heidou Tokan (Balanced Way Island Nurse)
                  I enjoy learning from everyone, I simply hope to be a friend along the way

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                  • Kotei
                    Treeleaf Priest
                    • Mar 2015
                    • 4172

                    #10
                    Thank you everyone!
                    Gassho,
                    Kotei sat/lah today.
                    義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.

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                    • Bion
                      Treeleaf Unsui
                      • Aug 2020
                      • 4599

                      #11
                      Thank you, friends for another lovely zazenkai!

                      Gassho
                      sat lah
                      "Stepping back with open hands, is thoroughly comprehending life and death. Immediately you can sparkle and respond to the world." - Hongzhi

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                      • ZenJay
                        Member
                        • Apr 2024
                        • 170

                        #12
                        Good morning everyone, just sat with you all! Wonderful talk Colonol Jundo! I will do my best to be a bright light in the darkness. Have a great weekend everyone and thank you for sharing Zazenkai!

                        Gassho,
                        Jay

                        Sat/lah today

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                        • Tokan
                          Treeleaf Unsui
                          • Oct 2016
                          • 1300

                          #13
                          Originally posted by ZenJay
                          Good morning everyone, just sat with you all! Wonderful talk Colonol Jundo! I will do my best to be a bright light in the darkness. Have a great weekend everyone and thank you for sharing Zazenkai!

                          Gassho,
                          Jay

                          Sat/lah today
                          Good for you Jay - remember, one person with a torch can lead many to safety, one person with a candle can illuminate a room for everyone, a single star shines brightly across time and space, and you my friend, can shine wherever you are!

                          Gassho, Tokan

                          satlah
                          平道 島看 Heidou Tokan (Balanced Way Island Nurse)
                          I enjoy learning from everyone, I simply hope to be a friend along the way

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                          • Jundo
                            Treeleaf Founder and Priest
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 40379

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Tokan

                            Good for you Jay - remember, one person with a torch can lead many to safety, one person with a candle can illuminate a room for everyone, a single star shines brightly across time and space, and you my friend, can shine wherever you are!

                            Gassho, Tokan

                            satlah
                            ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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                            • PaulH
                              Member
                              • Apr 2023
                              • 74

                              #15
                              Jundo, thank you for the talk
                              And Shogun is good indeed. I even asked ChatGTP if we should be calling you Jundo-sama, but it said it's too ceremonial.

                              Gassho
                              Paul
                              satlah
                              Last edited by PaulH; 11-09-2024, 03:22 PM.

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