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You possibly haven't noticed that we are one quarter of the way through the Dharma Gates. I'd be interested to hear any comments you may have on the sequence of contents or if you detect any trends.
You possibly haven't noticed that we are one quarter of the way through the Dharma Gates. I'd be interested to hear any comments you may have on the sequence of contents or if you detect any trends.
gassho, Shokai
In the time I have practiced Zen, I have noticed that it is the very small, but consistent, practices that make the biggest differences for me and keep me going. I have been doing daily metta practice, for instance, since a few years ago when we did it (As a challenge? For Ango, maybe? I don't recall). Tonglen practice, too. This is one of those things. I find it refreshing, and after doing it for a couple of weeks, fairly a habit. I will miss it when it's over!
I have noticed that there tend to be groupings of a concept (kindness, for example). But I haven't thought about the sequence across the month or so we've been at it.
Nengei and Seikan;
Thanks to both of you for your replies. Please keepthis question in mind as we proceed. (not to take away for the great job you are doing )
gassho, Shokai
In the time I have practiced Zen, I have noticed that it is the very small, but consistent, practices that make the biggest differences for me and keep me going. I have been doing daily metta practice, for instance, since a few years ago when we did it (As a challenge? For Ango, maybe? I don't recall). Tonglen practice, too. This is one of those things. I find it refreshing, and after doing it for a couple of weeks, fairly a habit. I will miss it when it's over!
I have noticed that there tend to be groupings of a concept (kindness, for example). But I haven't thought about the sequence across the month or so we've been at it.
Gassho,
Nengei
Thanks to both of you for your replies. Please keepthis question in mind as we proceed. (not to take away for the great job you are doing
gassho, Shokai