TRAVEL DIARY: DHARMATRACKS Across AMERICA WEST (7/28-8/31) & OAKLAND RETREAT (8/9-12)

[Jundo]

Hi Folks,

After a day at the local Country Fair, watching School Bus Figure 8 Demolition Derby ...

... our own Zazen Demolition Derby. A 90 Minute Zazenkai starting soon:

09:00 – 09:15 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA in English ONLY) and Dedication
09:15 – 09:45 ZAZEN
09:45 – 09:55 KINHIN
09:55 – 10:25 ZAZEN + Short Talk
10:25 – 10:30 FOUR VOWS, & VERSE OF ATONEMENT

School Bus Figure 8 ...



Gassho, J

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[Jakuden]

Lol!! That's great, what did the kids think?
Will be sitting with you all!
Gassho
Jakuden
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[Mp]

Wow, that is some wild bus riding!

Will see you folks soon for some zazen. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Mp]

Thank you everyone, great to sit with you.

Jundo you poor guy, get some sleep. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Kyonin]

Just sat last night's video.

Thank you for the talk. Nice and short

Gassho,

Kyonin
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[Myogan]

Just dropped Jundo off at his sister's house. Strange how we could have been together less than 48 hours, feel like we were together for a week, yet still feel too short.




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[Sekishi]

Just dropped Jundo off at his sister's house. Strange how we could have been together less than 48 hours, feel like we were together for a week, yet still feel too short.

Myogan,

Thank you so much for hosting and caring for our dear friends.

Deep bows,
Sekishi #sat


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[Mp]

That is awesome Myogan! I see you also gave Jundo and nice hair cut.

Thank you for hosting and taking care our little group of folks. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Meitou]

Sat with some of this mornings practice and watched the Oryoki, which I loved and am very grateful to have seen in this lovely warm, informal family and friends context, it really made it accessible. Deep bow to Myogen for hosting, deep bows to everyone for sharing with us.

Gassho
Frankie

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[Jakuden]

Wonderful!! Yes thank you Myogan, for being homebase for the Traveling Treeleafers I have a feeling this whole month is going to go very fast, and yet will bring us all so much closer together ❤️
Gassho
Jakuden
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[RichardH]

Wonderful. Looking forward to following this special journey.

Gassho
Daizan

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[Myogan]

Now for our daily cute quota

[Myogan]

[Myogan]

[Jakuden]

Haha thank you I'm showing these to Nicole and she's getting excited to meet Jundo's family!!
Gassho
Jakuden
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[Shoka]

Oh my goodness.. Chou Chou has gotten so big! And how I miss fairs.

Gassho,
Shoka
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[Jundo]

Much thanks to Myogan, a gracious host and friend, and to Shugen and Shokai for the long drives down and up to gather together.

In case anyone is wondering, in the picture above, I am wearing a genuine Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri "Funny Hair Hat", mine featuring the Canadian flag, a gift from Shokai. Every man should have one.



Today in Chicago, looking forward to my talk at Taigen Leighton't place tomorrow. Maybe I should wear the hat.

Gassho, J

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[Tai Shi]

We will drive to Omaha from the Sioux Falls area, my wife driver--I don't drive--to meet with Tom, Matt, Jundo and the two of us. My wife will drive to a local library or park for Poky Mon Go, while the rest of us will sit in Zazenkai on the 3rd of August, day after tomorrow; we will drive tomorrow to a motel, and meet with all at Matt's home on Wednesday. I hope to watch Oryoki, with Jundo's permission. I have been able to extend my sitting time to upwards an hour, so participation will be fully possible. We will only be able to stay until about 2:00 PM because my wife needs light for driving. We plan a most enjoyable time--very much looking forward because I may never again be able to meet this crew in person.

Tai Shi
Feeling gratitude and expectation.
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Gassho

[Tai Shi]

Thank you Jundo for this chance in my lifetime, I am 65, though it might be possible to sit again someday in person. GREAT Gratitude.

Tai Shi
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Gassho

[PClark1]

After much negotiation with my school and my teacher for tonight's class, I'm afraid I'm unable to reschedule the exam I have to take tonight, so I won't be able to make the talk at Ancient Dragon Zen Gate. I'm trying to look at this as encouragement to get to Japan in the next year, or so, so I can meet and sit with Jundo.

Gassho
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Paul

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[Shugen]

I wish to thank Myogan for his wonderful hospitality. I would also like to thank Jundo, his family and Shokai for making it a wonderful visit!

Gassho,

Shugen

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[Jundo]

Thank you, Paul. You will still be there in heart.

Gassho, Jundo

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[Kyonin]

Oh my! Wonderful photos and videos. I am really looking forward for next week

Gassho,

Kyonin
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[Joyo]

I haven't had much time to watch the videos, but I am there with you all in spirit.

Have a wonderful time everyone!!

Gassho,
Joyo
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[Jinyo]

Lovely to see everyone together - thanks for sharing,



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[Jundo]

Was able to offer my talk today at Taigen Dan Leighton's place in Chicago. Same old stuff you guys have heard 1000 times.

There should be an audio recording available soon, so that you guys can make it 1001.

Gassho, Jundo

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[RichardH]

How'd it go down with the locals?

Gassho
Daizan

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[Jundo]

How'd it go down with the locals?

Gassho
Daizan

Sat today

Well, very nice I thought. Good folks.

Gassho, J

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[Washin]

Sat Evening Zazen in Hobart (and Odessa)
Thank you everyone
Thank you, Myogan, for sharing lovely videos

Gassho
Washin
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[Eishuu]

Looking forward to hearing the talk.

Gassho
Lucy
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[PClark1]

I look forward to hearing what I missed!

Gassho,
Paul

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[Jundo]

Today ... Train to Omaha, arriving late. Heading for Chicago Union Station soon.

Gassho, Jundo

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[Jundo]

Made it to Omaha, greeted by Matt at the station! Now heading right for bed because early Zazen in the morning ... Please join us if you can (all times are US CENTRAL TIME) ....

Zazen with Matt, joined by Tom Shulte and Tai Shi, in OMAHA, NEBRASKA

- 8/03 - 7:00 to 11:00 am - Zazen & Morning Service (with Oryoki Meal):

07:00-07:40 AM Entrance by Officiant (Jundo) & Zazen. If you usually wear a Rakusu, DO NOT wear it yet (keep it in its bag) until Takkesage (Kesa Verse) later in morning.
07:40-07:50 Kinhin
07:50-08:20 Zazen + Short Talk
08:20-08:30 Kinhin

08:30-08:45 Rest Period
08:45-09:15 Oryoki and Clean Up
09:15-09:30 Rest Period

09:30-10:05 Zazen + Kesa Verse
10:05-10:50 "Long" Service.

Part II - After Oryoki, Zazen and Long Service




Gassho, Jundo

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[Mp]

Thank you Jundo everyone, great to sit with you this morning. Thank you Matt for taking good care of folks and opening your door to them. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Jundo]

We will now have a little evening Zazen with Matt and Tom. The following is US Central time, 8 to 9:30 pm, starting about 20 minutes from now ...

08:00 – 08:15 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA in English ONLY) and Dedication
08:15 – 08:45 ZAZEN
08:45 – 08:55 KINHIN
08:55 – 09:25 ZAZEN + Short Talk
09:25 – 09:30 FOUR VOWS, & VERSE OF ATONEMENT

Gassho, Jundo

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[RichardH]

Not sure of the time but will sit along one way...

Gassho
Daizan

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[Shokai]

Wonderful to see you all in Omaha; Matt, Tom ,Taishi, Jundo and Shingen. Good to sit with you.

So, now it's move on to Salt Lake? Happy trails

gassho, Shokai

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[RichardH]

. Gassho.
Daizan
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[Banto]

Nice sit, thank you. So nice to see Treeleafers
Mile High Zazen next woot!

Gassho
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[Mp]

Nice sit, thank you. So nice to see Treeleafers
Mile High Zazen next woot!

Gassho
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Just make sure our sea level Jundo does get all light headed. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Banto]

Just make sure our sea level Jundo does get all light headed. =)

Haha It could happen! LOL!

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[Jakuden]

So happy to see all of you together and to sit with you! Thank you to Matt, Tom, Taishi, Jundo and Shingen and all their families for the support and help ❤️
Gassho
Jakuden
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[Mp]

Wow, nice job on the chanting Matt and Thomas ... =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Kyonin]

Sat off line.

Thank you guys.

Gassho,

Kyonin
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[Matt]

Thank you Jundo, Tom, and Tai Shi for a wonderful gathering.

Posting a photo below of our group, including my wife Chris in her Methodist pastor robes.

Tai Shi: I'm sorry we didn't think to get a photo before you left. Please thank your wife as well for her support!

Also a big thanks to Leon for being a good sport tagging along on our activities. Leon is a fantastic young man.

ps thanks Shingen for the kind words on the chanting. Your job is WAY harder than it looks. Props to you and everyone else who does such a nice job leading our services.

Gassho,
Matt
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[Jundo]

OUR MONTHLY 4-hour ZAZENKAI! ... with Banto, in the mountains near DENVER. COLORADO ...

Our Zazenkai will begin in a couple of hours - 5pm to 9pm US MOUNTAIN TIME (!) as follows (same schedule as each month). Please join us for some "mile high" Zazen:

00:00 - 00:50 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA IN JAPANESE / SANDOKAI IN ENGLISH) & ZAZEN
00:50 - 01:00 KINHIN
01:00 - 01:30 ZAZEN
01:30 - 01:50 KINHIN

01:50 - 02:30 DHARMA TALK & ZAZEN
02:30 - 02:40 KINHIN

02:40 - 03:15 ZAZEN
03:15 - 03:30 KINHIN
03:30 - 04:00 METTA CHANT & ZAZEN, VERSE OF ATONEMENT, FOUR VOWS, & CLOSING

Gassho, Jundo

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[Jundo]

Thank you Jundo, Tom, and Tai Shi for a wonderful gathering.

Posting a photo below of our group, including my wife Chris in her Methodist pastor robes.

Tai Shi: I'm sorry we didn't think to get a photo before you left. Please thank your wife as well for her support!

Also a big thanks to Leon for being a good sport tagging along on our activities. Leon is a fantastic young man.

ps thanks Shingen for the kind words on the chanting. Your job is WAY harder than it looks. Props to you and everyone else who does such a nice job leading our services.

Gassho,
Matt
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I also want to thank Matt, Chris and their daughter for such a lovely, brief time together. To Tai Shi and his wife, for making a long long drive to be there, and for just being who they are. And to Tom, for the most powerful Heart Sutra recitation we have ever had here at Treeleaf. Chris is simply the coolest Methodist minister I have ever met, right down to the nose pierce. Chuck and Tom are golden hearted, and ... it was lovely.

When one travels, it is as one meeting old old friends who I know so well, yet for the first time too.

Gassho, J

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[Mp]

I also want to thank Matt, Chris and their daughter for such a lovely, brief time together. To Tai Shi and his wife, for making a long long drive to be there, and for just being who they are. And to Tom, for the most powerful Heart Sutra recitation we have ever had here at Treeleaf. Chris is simply the coolest Methodist minister I have ever met, right down to the nose pierce. Chuck and Tom are golden hearted, and ... it was lovely.

When one travels, it is as one meeting old old friends who I know so well, yet for the first time too.

Gassho, J

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Wonderful and lovely in the same moment! =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Jakuden]

Joining you all for awhile.
Gassho
Jakuden
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[Mp]

That was lovely, thank you Jundo, Banto, Kyonin, and all of you ... have a wonderful night. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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