May 28th-29th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - LIVE from (a cheap flat in) VEGAS

[Sekishi]

JUNDO - Please join me from (our budget apartment in) BEAUTIFUL LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ... SIN CITY!
The internet connection is a little unstable, so if you loose me, THE INO IS IN CHARGE! :encouragement:

Dear All,

Please sit our Treeleaf Zazenkai for 90 minutes with Zazen, Heart Sutra and more:

10am Japan Saturday morning, NY 9pm, LA 6pm Friday night, London 2am and Paris 3am Saturday morning, or any time thereafter here:


https://youtu.be/tCPZRKYnZNQ

However, "one way" live sitters are encouraged to come into the Zoom sitting, and just leave the camera and microphone turned off: Join live (with or without a camera & microphone) on Zoom at: TREELEAF Now (https://www.treeleaf.org/now/go.php?l=ssr) OR at DIRECT ZOOM LINK (https://zoom.us/j/4834831244), password (if needed): dogen

00:00 – 00:15 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA in English) and Dedication
00:15 – 00:45 ZAZEN
00:45 – 00:55 KINHIN
00:55 – 01:25 ZAZEN
01:25 – 01:30 VERSE OF ATONEMENT & FOUR VOWS
01:30 - 01:45(?) Informal Tea Time (All Welcome)

Gassho, Jundo

SatTodayLah



PS - There is no "wrong" or "right" in Zazen ... yet here is a little explanation of the "right" times to Bow (A Koan) ...



https://youtu.be/GR6POpsXh9Q

Chant Book is here for those who wish to join in: CHANT BOOK LINK (https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?7032-Chant-Book-For-Weekly-and-Monthly-Zazenkai)

The other video I mention on Zendo decorum is this one, from our "Always Beginners" video Series:


Sit-a-Long with Jundo: Zazen for Beginners (12) - Basic Zendo Decorum At Home
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?14884-Sit-a-Long-with-Jundo-Zazen-for-Beginners-%2812%29&p=189093#post189093

I also recommend a little Talk on why small rituals and procedures are so cherished in the Zendo:


SIT-A-LONG with Jundo: Small Things in the Zendo
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?18494-SIT-A-LONG-with-Jundo-Small-Things-in-the-Zendo

[Bion]

See you all later!! Jundo, let’s hope that 5G in the first dose of the vaccine does its job and allows you to enjoy a stable connection tonight! [emoji1]

[emoji1374] SatToday

[Onkai]

Thank you, Sekishi, Jakuden, Jundo, and everyone. It was a lovely zazenkai and talk, although I was pulled away to let a cat out of the rain and to give him food. Have a great weekend!

Gassho,
Onkai
Sat/lah

[Jakuden]

Thank you everyone!! So good to sit with my Sangha. Apologies for the last minute scramble to set up, when Jundo showed up I figured I was off the hook [emoji23]

Gassho
Jakuden
SatToday


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[Jundo]

Thank you everyone!! So good to sit with my Sangha. Apologies for the last minute scramble to set up, when Jundo showed up I figured I was off the hook [emoji23]

Gassho
Jakuden
SatToday


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Always keep em surprised and on their toes! :p

It was a lovely sit, and so nice to have others do the driving today.

Gassho, J

STLah

[Seikan]

Thank you everyone. It's always a pleasure to practice with you all. We even had TWO Jakudens tonight. We are so lucky. ;)

Gassho,
Seikan

-stlah-

[Anchi]

Lovely! Thank you all! gassho1

Gassho

[Kiri]

Thank you everyone!
Gassho, Nikolas
Sat/Lah

[bluemountain]

Great sit!

Gassho

Bernie

[John.3]

Sat on demand, thank you sangha for the community.

Gassho,
John
Sat today

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[Tairin]

Thank you everyone. I sat with you this morning

gassho2
Tairin
Sat today and lah

[Shinshi]

Live from Vegas! That was great. Nice job Sekishi and Jakuden.

Loved the talk too.

Gassho,

Shinshi

[Doshin]

gassho2

Thanks…like you Jundo I work to be home/centered where I am but the rocks and lizards feel more like home. Can’t shake it.

Be safe

Doshin
St

[Bokugan]

This was a wonderful Zazenkai! Thank you Jakuden, Sekishi, Jundo, and everyone.

Gassho,

Ryan
SatToday

[Kotei]

Thank you everyone!

Gassho,
Kotei sat today.

[Matt]

Sitting this one now.
Gassho,
Matt

[Kokuu]

Thank you, all! Nice job, Sekishi and Jakuden!

Gassho
Kokuu

[Shoki]

Sat this zazenkai yesterday morning. Thanks Sekishi, Jakuden, Jundo & all.


Gassho
Shoki

[Seishin]

Finished this a few days ago but forgot to thank every one. Jundo's location made me think of Guns n Roses but I'll leave it there !

Sat

[Tai Shi]

Guess I'll have to view the recording. I was able to sit 2 hours with Retreat, I'll go a bit longer with the recording. Sitting becoming somewhat easier with consistent mornings at 8:30 to 9:00 Central Daylight. Perhaps we could involve a few more people at that time. We are 2 to 5 people willing to get up in the USA, and for me just preparation is what it takes. I'm up at 5 or 5:30 a.m. and ready by 8:30. Besides now I'm able to sit once in a while quit a bit longer for Zazenkai. This was me goal when I began almost 7 years ago: as a new person I worked very hard. Then I found out it's not in the hard work.
Gassho
sat
Tai Shi