SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: Home for the Holidays!

I am in China today, where Youtube is banned ... so I am not sure if I can post today's sitting or not ....

But I would like to wish each and all members of Treeleaf, and our "Sit-a-Long" family, a Peaceful Rohatsu, Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah ...

.... as well as All the Happy Holidays of Peace and Goodwill, whenever and whatever they are ...

... and a Very Tranquil and Content 'Just This Very Moment' too, ever new and changing ...


This also leads to a related topic ...

Heading home to see family and friends always presents a few special "opportunities for Practice" at this time of year ...

Meeting family and old friends ... how do you explain to them about "being a Buddhist"?

You may even start to feel a little guilty for not being part of the religion you were raised in.

How should we celebrate the holidays with friends and family?

My answer: Sing all the songs, be with the ones we love ... Celebrate Peace & Joy!

Today’s Sit-A-Long video follows at this link. Remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 15 to 35 minutes is recommended
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTXKHMmzyLo[/youtube]

Thank you Jundo, your Buddhist jingles made me smile :)
Wish you and all Sangha a happy holiday season!

Thank you Jundo;

Thank you for the holiday wisdom :lol:
Wishing you a happy China experience and Holiday happiness to all of Tree Leaf

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And happy Solstice to all !!!!
8)

Thank you, a timely reminder
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Peter

Thank you Jundo,

After listening to your talk, am going to feel less of an alien when I get dragged to the Sikh temple every week!

May all at treeleaf have a joyous and peaceful Christmas and new year.

Gassho

Ray

You are great Jundo! Thanks for sharing.

I love the idea of turning the rohatsu into a family event. Keep us posted about that.

This Xmas I'm going to work on a koan: how do you silently sing "Silent Night"? :lol:

Gasho-ho-ho

Rimon

Thank you Jundo.

Enjoy your time with your new one.

G

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PS - Published to podcast! As an aside...you mention the challenge of viewing YouTube in China, but apparently you can hear the podcast! Here's a shot of the Treeleaf podcast listeners:



Also, visitors who have read about the podcast (or bots):



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Thank you Jundo.

Gassho,
Dosho

You really made me smile with this talk and for that I thank you, Jundo San.

I totally agree. Sometimes we forget that our own mental blocks get in the way of enjoying the holidays.

And now I will perform for you Silent Night....











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Happy Holidays to you and your even bigger family.

I, too, like the idea of making the Buddhist holidays more family-friendly.

Thanks,
Jodi

Thank you and merry humbug one and all


Ho Ho Ho mani padme hum :lol:

Thank you Jundo ... happy holidays! And happy holidays to everyone at Treeleaf! 2011 one heck of year for me and the fam, but we're still a fam!

Gassho,
Jisen/BrianW

How fun :lol:
Totally in favor of making more family friendly Buddhist holidays as well!

Gassho,
John

:lol:

As always, thank you for your wisdom and humor.