Hi All,
We will be having a co-Treeleaf and Clear Mind Zendo Zazenkai today, from 10am Mountain time US until noon. Please join us if you can ...
And I am content to say that Daiho Hilbert Roshi will be gifting me with a "Roshi" Ceremony, bestowing the roll of "Roshi" (Old Teacher) on me. I would have refused from just about anyone else, but it means much to me coming from him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzv_azehbM
Gassho, Jundo
SatTodayLAH
Hi Jundo!
I'll be present one way. Thank you!
Gassho,
Kyonin
Sat/LAH
Wonderful! I'll be there one-way.
Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH
This is wonderful, I too will be present one way, but in your hearts always. =)
Gassho
Shingen
SatToday/LAH
That is wonderful, Jundo, congratulations. I will be one way with the recording later on today.
Stay safe.
Gassho,
Joyo
sat today/lah
An Honor to share the Transmission of Light with you Roshi Jundo. It was good to once again sit with Daiho and Shukke.
Safe Travels Jundo, Leon and Jishin. It was my honor to share a few days with all of you. And Anna very much enjoyed your company and knowledge, it was her gift to.
Gassho
Doshin
st/lah
That was beautiful, thank you Jundo Roshi for letting us be a part of it, and congratulations :)
Gassho, Zenmei (sat)
That was so moving and beautiful. It was an honour to witness it. Congratulations Jundo Roshi. Thank you for sharing.
Gassho
Lucy
ST/LAH
Deep bows Jundo Roshi.
_/\_
Anne
~st~
Wonderful, so a moving ceremony. Deep bows to Jundo Roshi, and many bows to Daiho Roshi as well.
Gassho,
Shoka
sattoday
Daiho Roshi, Jundo Roshi and all others; Thank you so much for allowing us to join you to witness this auspicious moment in the history of our two Sanghas with this beautiful ceremony which is reminiscent of such others. Thank you Diaho for bestowing this honor on our beloved teacher and doing it in such a manner that we could share. May we all be free of entanglements and may our thoughts and meditations contribute to the Harmony of the Universe gassho2
nine bows in gassho, Shokai
sat/LAH
Oh darn I missed this!! That's what I get for being offline on a Sunday morning! Nine bows and infinite gratitude Daiho Roshi and Jundo Roshi, truly the Buddhas and Ancestors are here with us today, as they have been on this whole journey.
Gassho
Jakuden
SatToday/LAH
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I re-watched the ceremony ... beautiful and I didn't catch it the first time, but I did this time ... "Live long and prosper"! gassho2
Nice bows
Shingen
SatToday/LAH
[claps] Yes!
Also funny how concerned the little doggie became about the Kyosaku! Another little Bodhisattva!
It is such a joy and privilege to be part of this Sangha.
Gassho,
Jakuden
SatToday/LAH
Deep bows, Jundo Roshi.
Gassho, Entai
St
gassho2
A wonderful ceremony for a great teacher.
Sat today
Deep bows.
Shugen
Sattoday/LAH
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Jundo Roshi,
We were unable to watch the ceremony because of lack of data minutes. In two days, I will have that privilege to witness this beautiful celebration. Many deep bows, Jundo Roshi. Safe journey to you and Leon back to Japan. You are in our hearts.
Gassho,
Ansan
SatToday
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Thank you all. It was very moving. Very lovely people in their Sangha. I'm just Jundo.
Tonight, I am in Lubbock Texas at Jishin's house, where we had to go because of the terrible Hurricane. I was unable to visit Lorax in Marfa and Meishin in Austin as planned. Tomorrow, we drive directly to Dallas, where Leon and I will spend a day before heading home.
Ansan, sorry for using up all your data! gassho1
Gassho, Jundo
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gassho2
Gassho,
Taiyo
SatToday
Just Jundo,
I would have given up all my data to have had the privilege of your visit. Besides, I, myself, used much of that data to sit with you and the Sangha. Data out in here in Boonyville is skimpy at best. But at least, I have a lifeline to you & TreeLeaf for which I am grateful. Many many many (more than) many deep bows for your kindness.
Gassho
Ansan
ST/LAT
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Congratulations Jundo Roshi! I missed the ceremony in real time but will catch up in displaced time.
Gassho,
Roland
SatToday/LAH
That was so lovely. Thank you, Jundo Roshi, for sharing it. Thank you for Treeleaf.
Gassho.
Sat today.
I enjoyed watching the Ceremony very much.
Thank you for sharing, Jundo Roshi gassho2
Gassho
Washin
sat/lah
gassho2
Gassho
Warren
Sat today
Thank you again, everyone, for the kind words.
"Roshi" is Chinese-Japanese Zen lingo for "old Teacher." 老師.
As to "Teacher", I suppose that is true, but rather care for another traditional Buddhist term: "Friend Along the Way" or "Good Wise Friend" (Zenchishiki, 善知識, Sanskrit kalyanamitra). A a friend and guide along the Path with some helpful pointers and encouragement and a bit of experience to pass on.
And "Old" is just the truth as the years pass.
Gassho, Jundo
SatTodayLAH
_/\_
I like the sound of Good Wise Friend Jundo. gassho2
Gassho
Warren
Sat today
Wise Old Teacher, perhaps Jundo Roshi ? Certainly that in my experience over the last year here at Treeleaf but maybe not so old. Been catching up with New Mex Zazenkai but will now watch this on demand and sit with you beyond place and time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jundo
Deep bows to you and to Daiho Roshi for bestowing this "title" on you. Truly deserved IMHO gassho2
STMIZ / lah
Thank you so much for streaming this lovely ceremony from Clear Mind Zendo. And thank you to Daiho for conferring the title of Roshi on Roshi Jundo (Roshi here being translated as "just"!).
Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-
Yes, thank you for streaming, I enjoyed watching.
Whatever you are called, I like who you are.
Thank you.
http://hanseriff.de/treeleaf/Avatar-Jundo-1024x1024.jpg
Highres. Version -> Avatar-Jundo-3592x3592.jpg
Gassho,
Kotei Sat/Lah today.
Hi All,
just sat with this and am a blubbering mess. gassho1
Jundo Roshi, our dear Zenchishiki, endless bows and gratitude.
And also to Daiho Hilbert and the Clear Mind Sangha, good friends.
Kotei, your Jundo/Sangha avatar is so beautiful and moving. Thank you so much for making it.
Gassho
Byōkan
sat today
Congratulatons Jundo Roshi!
Such a beautiful ceremony.
Gassho
Kantai
Sat/LAH
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Just sat, very moving and wonderfully conducted and received. So proud to be a member of this Sangha (is that allowed ?).
Kotei your image truly captures the spirit of our Sangha, 108 deep bows.
STMIZ
That's incredible and brought tears--I spotted Fugu's avatar in there. Deep bows. [emoji120][emoji120]Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotei
Gassho
Jakuden
SatToday/LAH
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This is amazing Kotei ... a beautiful example that we ALL are one, the interconnectedness of ALL beings! =)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotei
Gassho
Shingen
satToday/LAH
Kotei,
How lovely this image is. It speaks of the wholeness of our Sangha.
Gassho
Ansan
ST/LAH
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In tear, thank you all.
These days have been super special for many of us.
Gassho,
Kyonin
Sat/LAH
I've just sat with this beautiful and moving ceremony and feel truly privileged to be able to have witnessed it. Thank you so much Daiho Roshi and the Clear Mind Sangha and deep, deep bows to our Zenchishiki Jundo, may you indeed live long and prosper!
And thank you Kotei for the perfect avatar. I feel so grateful and happy to be part of this Sangha.
Gassho,
Frankie
satwithyoualltoday/lah
Excellent!
Sat
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotei
Congratulations, Master Roshi! :)
Ok, fine, just Jundo. :)
Gassho, sat today
Kotei
That is a beautiful image. Thank you so much for making it.
I hope that, with Jundo's permission, it can find a prominent place on the website so it doesn't get lost in this thread.
Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-
Such a beautiful ceremony - congratulations Jundo and thank you for all that you do to share the dharma with those of us who are unable to be part of
a conventional sangha. Many blessings for blazing a trail.
Gassho,
Willow/Jinyo
ST
Wow, you techies are amazing! Very nice visiual that captures our sangha.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotei
Gassho
Doshin
St/lah
gassho2
Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack this thread.
Thought about all of us and our teacher and this Roshi thing ;-).
Gassho,
Kotei sat/lah today.
Most beautiful hijacking ever. [morehappy]Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotei
Gassho
Byōkan
sat today
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS!
Most Worthy! are you Jundo Roshi, and most fortunate are we to have learned and shared with you, and continue to do so.
Gassho, Gassho, Gassho!
Seishin/Kyrill
This was a beautiful ceremony. Congratulations Jundo Roshi! Deepest bows.
Gassho
Kevin
Sat today
You did not hijack at all. I will treasure the picture, as it sums it up for me too. How did you make it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotei
Gassho, J
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