Feb. 19th, 2011 - Special Zazenkai Honoring Ikuo Azuma Roshi

[Jundo]

Re: Feb. 19th, 2011 - Special Zazenkai Honoring Ikuo Azuma Roshi

I seem to have missed this sitting as i was doing a sitting of my own. Sitting in the ER with my son Leon who had the flu on that day, and the rest of that week!! I will make it up Friday (March 4th) early morning.

Gassho,
John

Our son Leon had the Flu this week too. I hope your Leon is all better.

Sitting in the ER as a parent is a POWERFUL Zazenkai! It is where the rubber meets the road.

Gassho, J

[Hoyu]

Re: Feb. 19th, 2011 - Special Zazenkai Honoring Ikuo Azuma Roshi

Yes he is, but after two weeks(and 2 trips to the ER) of being sick he lost 6lbs. To make matters worse, at the same time Hiro(our 5 month old) had a cold which then turned into an ear infection!!
Hope your Leon is also better!

Gassho,
John

[Hoyu]

Re: Feb. 19th, 2011 - Special Zazenkai Honoring Ikuo Azuma Roshi

During the opening of the Zazenkai Jundo Sensei said: "Azuma Roshi used to do this always at the begining of Zazen. Just like this.....No not like this, better than this!"

I cant think of a better tribute than these very words!

After Shariraimon it appeared as though the woman in the dark color pants(name??) wiped away tears from her eyes. It was a very touching ceremony.
Sorry for the loss of your friend and teacher.

Gassho,
John