From Master Dogen's "Dharma Hall Discourse for Winter Solstice on the First Day of the Eleventh Month, 1240" ...
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)
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:
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
"Attaining oneness, heaven is clear; attaining oneness, earth is at rest.”
Attaining oneness, a person is at peace; attaining oneness, the time
becomes bright. As this oneness grows, within the [days] growing longer,
the buddha ancestors attain longevity.
Everybody, within this growth you arouse awakening mind, practice,
engage the way with effort, and attain realization of a single phrase.
You have already attained the power and vitality that is within this growth.
Therefore, making a rosary with the bodies of buddha ancestors, you
reach three hundred sixty days. Every time this day [of winter solstice]
arrives, [the length of days] proceeds just like this. This is exactly the body
and mind of buddha ancestors, so [this growth] proceeds like this.
After a pause Dogen said: The body and mind of each Buddha now can
grow. The face and eyes of jade rings and round jewels are shaped in a
heavenly palace. Having counted each of them, how long and far do they reach?
On this auspicious occasion, knowing the count is the single brightness.
Attaining oneness, a person is at peace; attaining oneness, the time
becomes bright. As this oneness grows, within the [days] growing longer,
the buddha ancestors attain longevity.
Everybody, within this growth you arouse awakening mind, practice,
engage the way with effort, and attain realization of a single phrase.
You have already attained the power and vitality that is within this growth.
Therefore, making a rosary with the bodies of buddha ancestors, you
reach three hundred sixty days. Every time this day [of winter solstice]
arrives, [the length of days] proceeds just like this. This is exactly the body
and mind of buddha ancestors, so [this growth] proceeds like this.
After a pause Dogen said: The body and mind of each Buddha now can
grow. The face and eyes of jade rings and round jewels are shaped in a
heavenly palace. Having counted each of them, how long and far do they reach?
On this auspicious occasion, knowing the count is the single brightness.
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
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
for positive poetry 優婆塞 台 婆
So wonderful to sit with you all tonight. Peace
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