22/365 and counting
Gassho
Sunburned sit today. Feeling, non feeling the non pain.
30/365
My 10 year old daughter started sitting with me before her bed time! She keeps me VERY honest when it's time to sit.
4/365 (1/1)
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Jigetsu
Just back from a trip to Ecuador visiting family. Formal practice was spotty at best but I realize how grateful I am for all the people and conditions that make this life and practice possible. So, always coming back to this moment I have started anew.
1/365
Let me respectfully remind you
Life and death are of supreme importance.
Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost.
Each of us should strive to awaken.
Awaken.
Take heed.
This night your days are diminished by one.
Do not squander your life.
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
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2/365
Incredibly early morning sit with a head cold but I am grateful for it. May all beings meet with the Dharma and find true happiness!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
34/365
Sat outside today in the heat. Feel the warmth. Release. All good.
Gassho
3/365
Sitting with a head cold.
Gassho
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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
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Good luck to everybody with this challenge!
I vowed sitting every day over five yours ago (but not always just sitting at the beginning, but also counting the breath and other Buddhist meditation practices). And somehow I found out, that it is much more easy to sit every day (even if it means ten minutes in bed, before falling asleep) than not to sit every day. Perhaps this is because of the routine, like toothbrushing everyday: At some point it isn't very special to sit every day, but it would be special if you wouldn't. So don't give up, not a single day!
Gassho
Gassho,
Bianca
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
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1/1 - Last night I finally had a chance to sit after about a week and a half of having the new baby home.
By being mindful during my cooking, diaper changing, etc. as Jundo suggested, I did find a place for my practice during this exhausting time. It was still nice to get back on the zafu.
38/365
Early morning sit today. Let the delusions fall away. No wants,no needs...except coffee.
5 & 6/365
Excellent work everyone!
Gassho,
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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
My Practice Blog
7/365
Gassho,
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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
My Practice Blog
8/365
Gassho,
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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
My Practice Blog
9/365
Gassho,
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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
My Practice Blog
10/365
Gassho,
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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
My Practice Blog
I am going to take this challenge...I vow to sit at LEAST once a day for at LEAST 15 minutes...but I'm going to try for twice a day for 30 minutes each.
Mark
1/365
11/365...watching the birth and death of phenomena...
Gassho,
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Mike
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
Happy birthday Jigetsu!
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
4/365 I sat zazenkai today
Happy Birthday Jigetsu
<edited for birthday wishes>
Last edited by Nengyo; 08-06-2012 at 09:22 PM.
If I'm already enlightened why the hell is this so hard?
2/365
Happy Birthday Jigetsu! I hope it's a nice one.
Mark
Wonderful Jigetsu, Happy Birthday!
Gassho
Michael
12/365
Gassho,
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Mike
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
5/365 and 1/1. Sat for 10 minutes before a seven hour drive. Did a little walking meditation during the breaks. Time well spent.
If I'm already enlightened why the hell is this so hard?
13/365
Gassho,
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Mike
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
Just broke a 65 day streak... I felt a bit upset about not being able to continue it, but then I realized that it was not a competition, no need to cling to a number, so again, back to square one,
Gassho
Thank you for your practice
Every day ... back to square one. No other place but square one to be.
Gassho, J
ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
2/365
After the new baby's arrival, I'm finally getting back into a routine that can support my daily sit. Before, I had a hard time seeing myself fall asleep during zazen, but now I find sleep deprivation a good catalyst for it. Wake up...deep breadth...continue sitting.
14/365
Gassho,
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Mike
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog
1/1 sat on a bench vs zaffu. note to self, find cushion next time.
If I'm already enlightened why the hell is this so hard?
46/365
Cleaning the mental cobwebs. Sweep. Sweep.
Gassho
Jeff
18/365
Gassho,
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Mike
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-Dhp. 183
My Practice Blog