7/365 (1/1 too)
Gassho,
Mike
7/365 (1/1 too)
Gassho,
Mike
Now, that's a winning combination!Originally Posted by Khalil Bodhi
Hey there Jigetsu ... might I be a late start at 1/365?
Gassho,
Michael
8/365...sleepy zazen.
37/4/365
Have been greatly increasing my exercise lately, which has disrupted my zazen schedule. Trying to get things settled. Usually a night sitter but will probably have to switch to morning on some days.
9/365
3/365
10/365
39/4/365
38/4/365
Lurker check-in time. 15/365
Since I joined about two weeks ago I've sat daily. My surprise is that no matter how early I get up my three year old wants to come in round the 10 minute mark. :? Monkey mind is becoming more of a daily passenger than the driver and my sits are getting longer.
Any tips for doing zazen when traveling? I have a 2 week trip coming up and think I'm going to have to pay the bag fees so my zafu come with.
Gassho,
Dr. Ricardo
11/365
12/365
13/365
I lost count a long time ago!
I wouldn't worry about bringing my zafu unless I knew I would be getting ample alone-time for formal practice. Since I usually travel with family or friends, I try to get some practice in when I find a moment alone. I'll do this sitting upright on the edge of a chair.
I am traveling solo for work. I will hopefully have a goodly amount of time in the AM to practice before meetings/conference sessions. I'm also going to do my first zazenkai one evening since I'll have the extra time.I lost count a long time ago!
I wouldn't worry about bringing my zafu unless I knew I would be getting ample alone-time for formal practice. Since I usually travel with family or friends, I try to get some practice in when I find a moment alone. I'll do this sitting upright on the edge of a chair.
Oh, then by all means...I am traveling solo for work. I will hopefully have a goodly amount of time in the AM to practice before meetings/conference sessions. I'm also going to do my first zazenkai one evening since I'll have the extra time.
Sadhu! (I don't yet know if there is a Zennie expression for this) Congratulations on your determination to the practice. All the best.I am traveling solo for work. I will hopefully have a goodly amount of time in the AM to practice before meetings/conference sessions. I'm also going to do my first zazenkai one evening since I'll have the extra time.I lost count a long time ago!
I wouldn't worry about bringing my zafu unless I knew I would be getting ample alone-time for formal practice. Since I usually travel with family or friends, I try to get some practice in when I find a moment alone. I'll do this sitting upright on the edge of a chair.
Gassho,
Mike
I'm trying to follow that old rule that it takes 3-4 weeks of consistently doing something for it to become a habit.
14/365
15/365
16/365
1/1 (which is also 16/365 and all the other numbers too)
KEEP GOING!
Gassho, J
11/365
Sadhu!
21/365
17/365
18/365
49
I haven't missed a day but my count may be off...22/365
Last edited by Khalil Bodhi; 06-14-2012 at 11:33 AM.
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
May all beings be happy! 23/365
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
May all beings be free from pain and sorrow! 24/365
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
It's the Universe. It's reality. I just sit, even when not sitting.
You guys inspire me.
Thank you.
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Mr. Spock
Happy Fathers' Day! 25/365
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
Happy Monday! 26/365
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
53, I think. Got a little sloppy in my practice last week.
But here we are!
Jen
The result is not the point; it is the effort to improve ourselves that is valuable. There is no end to this practice. --Shunryu Suzuki
Excellent!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
28/365...I think I missed a post somehow.
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
One cannot possibly miss a post even though we might miss a post. Thus, you should diligently and sincerely seek to post in this thread each day, never missing a single post.
One cannot possibly miss a sit even though we might miss a sit. Thus, you should diligently and sincerely seek to sit each day, never missing a single sit.
Thus, we are challenged to keep sitting and make the sitting real in life, even as there is no "we" to challenge and the sitting is ever already sat!
Such is the "My Zazen Challenge" Koan
Gassho, Jundo
ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE
29/365...
Rev. Jundo,
Great koan, now can someone tell me what it means...
Gassho,
Mike
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To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
When we practice we sit even when we can't.One cannot possibly miss a post even though we might miss a post. Thus, you should diligently and sincerely seek to post in this thread each day, never missing a single post.
One cannot possibly miss a sit even though we might miss a sit. Thus, you should diligently and sincerely seek to sit each day, never missing a single sit.
Thus, we are challenged to keep sitting and make the sitting real in life, even as there is no "we" to challenge and the sitting is ever already sat!
Such is the "My Zazen Challenge" Koan
Gassho
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Mr. Spock
Nice, love it Jundo.1/1
Gassho, Jundo
Gassho,
Michael
oh yes ... 24/365
Been a rough few weeks
37/25/365
Gassho,
Kaishin
I guess this zazen challenge is as good as any. Count me in. So far I'm 0/365.
Make sure you read Jundo's post above...rough weeks are practice too and shouldn't be counted as missed days, in my opinion at least...not to suck up to the teacher or anything.
Gassho,
Dosho
Shudo Dosho - Ordained Priest-in-Training
With your help and guidance from Jundo & Taigu
I am learning, but please take what I say with a
grain of salt, especially in matters of the Dharma.
I think I'm at something like 56/8/365.
Or maybe it's 1/1/10,000.
Fuzzy math.
Gassho
Jen
The result is not the point; it is the effort to improve ourselves that is valuable. There is no end to this practice. --Shunryu Suzuki
1/365 It was much needed. For some reason I woke up stressed out and angry...
30/365...good night everyone!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
31/365...Good morning everyone!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
32/365...no coffee zazen.
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