Dec.17th-18th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - Moon in the Water

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  • Jundo
    Treeleaf Founder and Priest
    • Apr 2006
    • 40304

    Dec.17th-18th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - Moon in the Water

    From Master Dogen's Genjo-Koan ...

    Our enlightenment is like the moon reflected in the water.
    The moon does not get wet, the water is not broken.
    Although the light shines wide and vast, the moon is
    reflected in a puddle a foot or an inch wide. The entire
    moon and the whole sky are reflected in countless dewdrops
    upon the grass, and even in a single drop of water.
    Enlightenment does not divide a person, just as the moon
    does not shatter the water. We cannot obstruct enlightenment,
    just as a drop of water does not obstruct the moon in
    the sky. The depth of each drop is the measure of the height
    of the moon. No matter how long or short the duration of
    each reflection, it expresses the largeness or smallness of the
    dewdrop, yet completely holds the boundlessness of the
    moonlight in the heavens.


    Dear All,

    Please sit our Treeleaf Zazenkai for 90 minutes with Zazen, Heart Sutra and more:

    10am Japan Saturday morning, NY 8pm, LA 5pm Friday night, London 1am and Paris 2am Saturday morning, or any time thereafter here:


    However, "one way" live sitters are encouraged to come into the Zoom sitting, and just leave the camera and microphone turned off: Join live (with or without a camera & microphone) on Zoom at: TREELEAF Now OR at DIRECT ZOOM LINK, password (if needed): dogen

    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)

    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!

    Gassho, Jundo

    SatTodayLah



    PS - There is no "wrong" or "right" in Zazen ... yet here is a little explanation of the "right" times to Bow (A Koan) ...


    Chant Book is here for those who wish to join in: CHANT BOOK LINK

    The other video I mention on Zendo decorum is this one, from our "Always Beginners" video Series:

    Sit-a-Long with Jundo: Zazen for Beginners (12) - Basic Zendo Decorum At Home
    https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...093#post189093

    I also recommend a little Talk on why small rituals and procedures are so cherished in the Zendo:

    SIT-A-LONG with Jundo: Small Things in the Zendo

    https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...s-in-the-Zendo
    Last edited by Sekishi; 12-18-2021, 12:24 AM. Reason: Added youtube one-way link.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE
  • Bion
    Treeleaf Unsui
    • Aug 2020
    • 4529

    #2
    I’m all ready to go! See you all later! Jundo, I will make an offering to the WiFi and パソコン gods that you stay online!!! [emoji1374] [emoji1374][emoji1]

    SatToday
    "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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    • Tai Shi
      Member
      • Oct 2014
      • 3414

      #3
      When for the first time I sit one way I have watched video for begging first weeks before my surgery went well and I am about to die die lol lol I did not now I submit too going clockwise.
      Gassho
      sat/ lah


      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
      Peaceful, Tai Shi. Ubasoku; calm, supportive, for positive poetry 優婆塞 台 婆

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      • Hokin
        Member
        • Oct 2019
        • 191

        #4
        Very good...If ever children and wife allow (support...) I will join 2way and sit with you for the first time since much too long...
        Gassho.
        Hokin.
        SAT&LAH
        法 金
        (Dharma)(Metal)
        Wisdom Is Compassion & Compassion Is Wisdom.

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        • Bion
          Treeleaf Unsui
          • Aug 2020
          • 4529

          #5
          Originally posted by Hokin
          Very good...If ever children and wife allow (support...) I will join 2way and sit with you for the first time since much too long...
          Gassho.
          Hokin.
          SAT&LAH
          I’m sure it’ll be sooner than you think! [emoji3526]

          [emoji1374] Sat Today
          "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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          • Sekishi
            Treeleaf Priest
            • Apr 2013
            • 5671

            #6
            Youtube and Zoom rooms are go, and I think I might have some bells around here somewhere.

            See you soon!

            Gassho,
            Sekishi
            #sat #lah
            Sekishi | 石志 | He/him | Better with a grain of salt, but best ignored entirely.

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            • Onkai
              Treeleaf Unsui
              • Aug 2015
              • 3017

              #7
              Thank you, everyone! Have a great weekend.

              Gassho,
              Onkai
              Sat/lah
              美道 Bidou Beautiful Way
              恩海 Onkai Merciful/Kind Ocean

              I have a lot to learn; take anything I say that sounds like teaching with a grain of salt.

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              • Bion
                Treeleaf Unsui
                • Aug 2020
                • 4529

                #8
                Thanks Treeleaf family! Thanks Jundo for your effort to keep things going!! [emoji1374]

                Sat Today
                "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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                • Nengyoku
                  Member
                  • Jun 2021
                  • 536

                  #9
                  Thank you everyone.

                  Gassho,
                  William
                  SatLah
                  Thank you for being the warmth in my world.

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                  • Koushi
                    Treeleaf Unsui / Engineer
                    • Apr 2015
                    • 1334

                    #10
                    Thank you all, each week reminds me of how grateful I am for Treeleaf and the ability to practice with everyone.

                    Have a great weekend, enjoy the moon.

                    Gassho,
                    Koushi
                    STLaH
                    理道弘志 | Ridō Koushi

                    Please take this novice priest-in-training's words with a grain of salt.

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                    • Bokugan
                      Member
                      • Dec 2019
                      • 435

                      #11
                      Thank you so much Jundo, Sekishi and everyone.

                      It never occurred to me quite like this, but we can see the finger thanks to the very source of light that it points to [emoji120]

                      Gassho,

                      Ryan
                      SatToday
                      墨眼 | Bokugan | Sumi Ink Eye
                      Ryan-S | zazenlibrarian.com

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                      • Kotei
                        Treeleaf Unsui
                        • Mar 2015
                        • 4159

                        #12
                        Thank you everyone!
                        Gassho,
                        Kotei sat/lah today.
                        義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.

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                        • Tairin
                          Member
                          • Feb 2016
                          • 2820

                          #13
                          Thank you everyone. I sat with you this snowy morning.


                          Tairin
                          Sat today and lah
                          泰林 - Tai Rin - Peaceful Woods

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                          • Kaishin
                            Member
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 2322

                            #14
                            Sat with you all in shifted spacetime.

                            Gassho,
                            Stlah
                            Thanks,
                            Kaishin (開心, Open Heart)
                            Please take this layman's words with a grain of salt.

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                            • Kaisui
                              Member
                              • Sep 2015
                              • 174

                              #15
                              Thank you all. Sat with you today via the YouTube.

                              Gassho,
                              Charity
                              sat/lah

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