TREELEAF SANGHA online 2-DAY ANGO-JUKAI-ROHATSU RETREAT -- 2014 -- (MAIN PAGE)

[Theophan]

Thanks to Jundo and all who made this retreat possible. This was my first Rohatsu retreat. What a joy to experience.I did find the long periods of sitting a bit of a challenge to my back at times. By redirecting my attention away from my back I was able to complete the long Zazen periods.Again, thanks to all. GasshoTheophanSat Today

[Troy]

Thank you Jundo and Unsui for such a wonderful and well organized retreat. I am still working through the videos and enjoying each one. Love this sangha! Thank you to every one for sharing your practice.


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[Nindo]

In this night filled with moon light
the drum sounded softly
and closed two days
closed a time that began long before the snow in September sunshine
closed us all in a tight embrace
with each other
and our ancestors

Even old Dogen and Ejo crack a smile
at so much dedication and luminous faces
eye brow to eye brow around the world


Nine bows: gratitude to Jundo, all our unsui, all who sat live & visible, all who sit throughout space and time, all ancestors, all guiding teachers past and present, my Ango Buddy, my parents and grandparents, my husband.

And congratulations to all first time retreatants - well done!

Gassho & hugs all around,
Nindo

[Myoku]

Thank you everyone, it was an outstanding rohatsu, it was great to see our unsui in action with so much dedication and with joy,
thank you and Gassho
Myoku

[RichardH]

Thank you and gassho.. /\

Daizan

Sat Today

...installed a good solid handrail on the basement steps during work practice(s). just sayin

[Jika]

Thank you all very much for your time and hard work.
A confusing experience, and do my legs hurt.
I'll post more on the Ango thread, if someone wants to read.

Gassho,
Danny
sat(finishedrohatsutoday)

[Gi Shu-George]

Thank you Jundo, and all treeleaf unsui.Thank you all participants for your practice.
Deep bows to all sangha.
Gassho
Gi shu-George.

[Byokan]

In this night filled with moon light
the drum sounded softly
and closed two days
closed a time that began long before the snow in September sunshine
closed us all in a tight embrace
with each other
and our ancestors

Even old Dogen and Ejo crack a smile
at so much dedication and luminous faces
eye brow to eye brow around the world

Oh Nindo! That is just lovely Thank you for these beautiful words.

Gassho
Lisa
sat today

[jizu]

Thank you Jundo, Unsui and all, what a wonderful retreat! Very much enjoyed how it traveled around the world...

Long sitting was indeed daunting; I see now that my pre-Rohatsu "training regimen" was about as useful as fighting a blazing fire with a wooden spoon but....now I know :-)

What I found interesting, too, was becoming aware of how many times a day I wash my hands and, despite that, how many times I'd walk right by the printed gathas and then suddenly remember I forgot :-), even if specifically setting out for the bathroom with the intention of remembering, just a few feet away...

Gassho,
Jon
#SatToday

[Kyotai]

I am amazed at the dedication of all of you who participated in this. Thank you to Jundo and our other teachers who organized this retreat. I was unable to attend But I look forward to participating in the future.

Thank you

Gassho. Shawn
Sat today

[Matt]

Thanks to everyone who led the Rohatsu sessions. I had never done a retreat before, and was intimidated going in. However I found the experience of sustained zazen and continual attention to mindfulness (such as with Oryoki) deeply rewarding.

Gassho,
Matt
#sattoday

[Mp]

In this night filled with moon light
the drum sounded softly
and closed two days
closed a time that began long before the snow in September sunshine
closed us all in a tight embrace
with each other
and our ancestors

Even old Dogen and Ejo crack a smile
at so much dedication and luminous faces
eye brow to eye brow around the world

Beautiful Nindo, thank you! =)

Gassho
Shingen

#sattoday

[Shoka]

Thank you to everyone who participated to make this retreat happen. It was both challenging and deeply rewarding. I also really enjoyed having all the Unsui involved and listening to their talks and insights into their practice. Much gratitude to Jundo for having the vision to make something like this happen.

I'm sure it will take several more days for everything to process and settle into a normal rhythm again. I did the last session of the retreat yesterday morning and several hours later it just felt strange to not have sat for so long. Funny how quickly perceptions can change.

Gassho to all who sat and will sit.

Kathryn

Sat Today

[Heisoku]

Thank you Jundo and the unsui for this very special Rohatsu. The moon was beautiful here in the UK.
Gassho
Heisoku
Sat today

[Nameless]

A few health non-problems lately, so I wasn't able to attend. Will take a few days soon to sit-along with the recordings though. Thank you for sharing Komyozo Zanmai. Was lovely. Much metta Sangha.

Gassho, John
Sat Today