QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

Think of this as a shared practice rather than a task. When going through the text, you might consider it in the light of a few simple questions. You could, for example, choose one or more of these: 

1. What moment in the story or commentary stayed with me after I finished reading? (Not the clever part — the one that really lingered.)

2. Where did I feel resistance, confusion, or discomfort? What might that be protecting?

3. In what way can I relate to the story commented on?

4. What part of my practice could this story or the commentary be pointing to?

5. What changed — even slightly — in how I see myself or others after reading?

You can also use these as inspiration for your own questions that can help you dive deeper into the text. This investigation is entirely your own. In the end, the essential question is always 

“When I put the book down now, what remains?”

🔴 Resources available to you

As part of the Book Club, you’ll have access to:

• Written reflections on the forum if you’re a Treeleaf member, or reading the reflections of others if you’re not a member.

• Zoom meetings, twice a month, open to all who participate in the Book Club

• An informative Study Page that contains a complete reading schedule and links to join the discussions and meetings. Any extra resources will be added to the study page as well. 

• Email updates and notifications throughout the duration of our reading, for those who have signed up for them.

• Space for personal inquiry (not performance)

• The assistance of your book club facilitator, our senior monk, Bion. 

We’ll always keep things clear and minimal — enough to support practice, not distract from it.

Read the assignments slowly and attentively.

If something resonates, lingers, or troubles you — let it. You might make some notes in the moment, then spend some time with the text and your reflections. Your notes will also be useful in case you can only participate in the live Zoom meetings.

Try to notice what stays with you after you close the book. Whenever you’re ready, come and share your thoughts with the group on the forum. You are not expected to deliver an essay or a very elaborate comment. Be yourself, and also, please be mindful of the rest of the group. We intend to create a space that’s safe and engaging, and we don’t need to try to outdo anyone, nor do we want to flaunt our knowledge or understanding. 

So, let’s jump right in and begin this adventure together. Thank you for your trust and your presence.