Hello! I have young kids, and I’m curious what the sangha’s norms are on leaving scheduled sittings early (if my kids wake up and pull me away). Should
mnstucky Today, 03:00 PMActually, I do not believe that the Dalai Lama ever actually said it either.
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"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
No, Buddha did not say this.
H.H. The Dalai Lama, however, says it quite often.
Thank you Ryokudo for organizing this Zazen and hangout, it was my first time sitting with other members of the Sangha in the SSR!
I'll be coming
Leaving a Scheduled Sitting Early
When urgency calls, such as the kids, just bow quietly in Gassho, and depart, signing out. It is no problem.
Jundo Today, 03:04 PMHowever, please continue your