April 16th-17th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai

[Kaisui]

I am sending metta to you, Tai Shi

About this zazenkai, I joined it later by watching the recording. I found it very helpful, the sitting and the talk - losing yourself and finding yourself again, and pouring yourself into your body... Which book was it that you mentioned with an example, Jundo? Was it your book The Zen Master's Dance (which I plan to read, now especially) or another book?

I aim to join the next zazenkai in 'real time' with my camera on...

Do mute your microphone though (because of internet lag chanting together tends to become a beautiful cacophony).

...but my microphone muted. Thank you Sekishi

Charity
ST

[Jundo]

Which book was it that you mentioned with an example, Jundo? Was it your book The Zen Master's Dance (which I plan to read, now especially) or another book?

Yes, yes, that is the book. Truly amazing work. I know the author, almost like looking in a mirror.

By the way, everyone, this is much like the 佛現香 (Buddha Appearing Incense, Butsugenkou) that was gifted by Dani. Here it is after burning, with an image of Buddha and a little chant to Amida left in the ashes ...



Hmmm. How do they make it? I will have to find out.

Gassho, J

STLah

[Shokai]

Jundo, What is the chant that shows

gassho, Shokai
stlah

[Tai Shi]

April 16th-17th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai

Finished with Kyousui sitting here tonight.
Thanks coriander. Tomorrow I will sit with the recording. Yes thank you for reminding me.
Gassho
sat/ lah
Tai Shi

[Jundo]

Jundo, What is the chant that shows

gassho, Shokai
stlah

The one which Dani gifted to us says Namu Amida Butsu ［南無阿弥陀仏］: “Homage to Amida Buddha”

The one on the picture I posted from the internet, above, says Namu Shakamuni Butsu - 南無釈迦牟尼仏 “Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha”

Gassho, Jundo

STlah

[Shokai]

Neat, thanks
see you at Dokusan

gassho, shokai
stlah

[Seishin]

Wonderful talk and a new view to training.

No Pain No Gain. More Gain More Pain.

Sat and it was tough.

[Kevin M]

Thanks for reminding me about exercise, and using the body, and cookies. (Note: All calories in Zen are empty calories)

I sat Zazenkai on a snowy Sunday in Calgary.

Gassho,
Kevin
Sat Today

[Bokugan]

Thank you everyone so much. I always look forward to Zazenkai and appreciate all that goes into making it happen.

That incense is very interesting!

Metta to you, Tai Shi [emoji120]

Gassho,

Ryan
SatToday lah

[Kokuu]

Lovely! Thank you all for sitting.

I hope that today is a little better for you, Tai Shi.

Gassho
Kokuu

[Kotei]

Thank you everyone!
Gassho,
Kotei sat/lah today.

[GrasshopperMan17]

Just participated via the Youtube link for the first time it was nice. I look forward to the time when I can do it on Zoom!

Gassho, John
ST/LAH

[Kaisui]

Yes, yes, that is the book. Truly amazing work. I know the author, almost like looking in a mirror.

Excellent. I liked the example you gave and I wanted to read the book that it was from. I have ordered a copy.


Charity
STLaH