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  1. #251
    22/365 and counting
    Gassho

  2. #252
    Sunburned sit today. Feeling, non feeling the non pain.
    30/365

  3. #253
    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)
    _/\_
    Jigetsu

  4. #254
    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
    My Practice Blog

  5. #255
    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

  6. #256
    34/365
    Sat outside today in the heat. Feel the warmth. Release. All good.
    Gassho

  7. #257
    3/365

    Sitting with a head cold.

    Gassho
    __/\__
    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. #258
    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

  9. #259
    Quote Originally Posted by Marla567 View Post
    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
    Thanks Bianca! Excellent advice!

    4/365

    Gassho
    __/\__

    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

  10. #260
    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.

  11. #261
    38/365
    Early morning sit today. Let the delusions fall away. No wants,no needs...except coffee.

  12. #262
    5 & 6/365

    Excellent work everyone!

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  13. #263
    7/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  14. #264
    1/1 and 1/365 resetting after tough week or two

  15. #265
    8/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  16. #266
    41/365
    Gassho
    Jeff

  17. #267
    9/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  18. #268
    10/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  19. #269
    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

  20. #270
    11/365...watching the birth and death of phenomena...

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  21. #271
    Birthday, airplane Zazen! 1/1
    _/\_
    Jigetsu

  22. #272
    Happy Birthday Jigetsu!

    Gassho,
    Dosho

  23. #273
    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

  24. #274
    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?

  25. #275
    2/365

    Happy Birthday Jigetsu! I hope it's a nice one.

    Mark

  26. #276
    43/365
    Happy B-Day Jigetsu.
    Jeff

  27. #277
    Mp
    Guest
    Wonderful Jigetsu, Happy Birthday!

    Gassho
    Michael

  28. #278
    12/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  29. #279

  30. #280
    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?

  31. #281
    13/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  32. #282
    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

  33. #283
    Every day ... back to square one. No other place but square one to be.

    Gassho, J
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

  34. #284
    Quote Originally Posted by lipor View Post
    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
    I know how you feel but there's nothing to fee bad about. In fact you have all the reason in the word to rejoice: you afe able to practice today and you have made a habit of sitting. Congrats!
    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

  35. #285
    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.

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  37. #287
    14/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

  38. #288

  39. #289
    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?

  40. #290
    5/365

    Gassho,

    Mark

  41. #291
    46/365
    Cleaning the mental cobwebs. Sweep. Sweep.
    Gassho
    Jeff

  42. #292
    4/365 managed to stay awake for a change.

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  44. #294
    7/365 8/365




    mark

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  46. #296
    49/365
    Gassho
    Jeff

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  49. #299
    18/365

    Gassho,
    __/\__
    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

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