Thank you for this post, it was an interesting read.
I think another aspect that needs to be thought about is the spread of Soto Zen Buddhism.
I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ..
We have a couple of recent Zazenkai, always available for sitting: Treeleaf
Ah, Chikyou, glad that incense suited you.
Thoughts-without-Thoughts: Incense Smoke in the Room
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...ke-in-the-Room
[HealthDharma] Turning Suffering Inside Out, chapter five
1. I like Darlene's interpretation of ecstasy here and feel it is well suited for discussing both its necessity and the importance of not chasing it
Brett Today, 01:27 PM