Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: May 5th. Recommended Threads

  1. #1

    May 5th. Recommended Threads

    I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...

    Please sit our MAY MONTHLY 4-hour ZAZENKAI! ... and a talk on this Oryoki Chants, not about bread alone ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...ur-ZAZENKAI%21

    Homework ... A Little Assignment for Today: Tell Someone What They Mean To You ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...ey-Mean-To-You

    A mindful App recommendation from Hoko ... Mindful Speech ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...Mindful-Speech

    Monks by mail ... Next thing you know they'll have monks delivered by Drones ... the reality of the Buddhist priest in Japan ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...ered-by-Drones

    Why I'm not too big for some traditional beliefs such as "Hara" or the power of "Dharani" ... Hara - The Gut Brain?
    ... http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...l=1#post198132

    We complete David Loy's book (and thank him for coming to visit this week) ... New Buddhist Path - New Challenge to Karma and Rebirth - PP 118 -144 (END) ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...-144-%28END%29

    Sometimes in Zen Practice, we sidestep big philosophical questions and discussion, do so on purpose. Best approach sometimes is silence and simplicity ... Buddha Nature / Entelechy ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...ture-Entelechy

    Difficulties at a christian funeral ... but many of us wonder why? ...
    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...istian-funeral

    Kakunen also has left to commence his monastic Training, and will have no access to the internet or phone for some month. He sends his thanks to all who helped make that possible.


    I am so glad if this place and the practice are benefiting you. If so, you might consider a DONATION to Treeleaf at this LINK, although there is absolutely no need or requirement to do so. Thank you.



    A Re-MINDer on SIMPLICITY:

    In a Zen Monastery, SILENCE or A FEW WISE WORDS are cherished over MANY WORDS. Thus, I advise folks to restrain the need to speak unless the heart truly calls. If you find yourself posting many times each day, maybe consider what truly needs to be said ... and when it is best just to answer with silence and an inner Gassho.

    SILENCE OR A FEW HESITANT WORDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT OFTEN SPEAK MOST PROFOUNDLY. Post when it is truly important to you and needs to be spoken from the warm heart.

    (BUT too much silence or shyness can also be excessive ... so take the Middle Way!)

    Also, to those who may get lost among the many threads and conversations in our Forum, please think of a monastery made of wood or brick, with 100 monks holding 10,000 conversations in the hallways, kitchen, Abbot's rooms and library (I assume no chatting in the Zendo where people sit Zazen).

    Would you need or want to hear or join in all or most conversations? Of course not! You would, at best, pick and choose the conversations relevant and helpful to you.

    So here too in our Sangha, NO NEED TO READ EVERY CONVERSATION: Try to note the ones that seem helpful to your Practice or interests, leave the rest. The above threads are a few suggestions.

    Oh, and we do ask folks to note that they have SAT ZAZEN THE PREVIOUS DAY BEFORE POSTING IN THE FORUM (please read about that here):

    http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...ore-Forum-Chat

    Gassho, Jundo


    SatToday
    Last edited by Jundo; 05-06-2017 at 11:41 PM.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

  2. #2
    Quote Originally Posted by Jundo View Post
    [B]
    A Re-MINDer on SIMPLICITY:

    In a Zen Monastery, SILENCE or A FEW WISE WORDS are cherished over MANY WORDS. Thus, I advise folks to restrain the need to speak unless the heart truly calls. If you find yourself posting many times each day, maybe consider what truly needs to be said ... and when it is best just to answer with silence and an inner Gassho.

    SILENCE OR A FEW HESITANT WORDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT OFTEN SPEAK MOST PROFOUNDLY. Post when it is truly important to you and needs to be spoken from the warm heart.

    (BUT too much silence or shyness can also be excessive ... so take the Middle Way!)

    Also, to those who may get lost among the many threads and conversations in our Forum, please think of a monastery made of wood or brick, with 100 monks holding 10,000 conversations in the hallways, kitchen, Abbot's rooms and library (I assume no chatting in the Zendo where people sit Zazen).

    Would you need or want to hear or join in all or most conversations? Of course not! You would, at best, pick and choose the conversations relevant and helpful to you.
    The foum would also be less cluttered, maybe , if "like" or "thank you" posts were sent via private mail.

    Kyousui - strong waters 強 水

  3. #3
    Quote Originally Posted by TomSchulte View Post
    The foum would also be less cluttered, maybe , if "like" or "thank you" posts were sent via private mail.
    I really like that idea. Thank you.

    (I gave in to desire, just couldn't resist).

    Gassho, J

    SatToday
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

  4. #4

    Gassho
    Jakuden
    SatToday


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  5. #5
    I think the idea is good but some people like to know that what they write is read and beneficial. I usually don't care because half the time I am kidding. It encourages people to talk in a safe, public setting vs creepy seedy pm setting.

    My not creepy seedy 2 cents.

    Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

  6. #6
    Jishin, I am with you, there, but I am also with Jundo. I will usually try to avoid simply posting a thank you or an acknowledgement unless I seem to be one of the first to come along. I guess I'll go with the middle way.

    Gassho, sat today

    Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
    求道芸化 Kyūdō Geika
    I am just a priest-in-training, please do not take anything I say as a teaching.

  7. #7
    You guys are cluttering up this thread!

    And I thank you for it.

    Actually, I have found that the "thank yous" also "bump" some good discussions from time to time where folks find value. So, actually a good thing and I don't think it too overwhelming. That is just my sense.
    Last edited by Jundo; 05-07-2017 at 01:02 AM.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •