I encourage looking at these threads, topics and posts today ...
Preparatory Lessons for our Upcoming 2-DAY ROHATSU RETREAT netcast, December 8th and 9th, have been posted ... on topics such as Oryoki, Bowing and going to the Bathroom! ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...RATORY-LESSONS
A good Precept for the holiday season ... PRECEPTS VII - To Refrain from Intoxication ... keep a clear head ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...m-Intoxication
For our Angoers ... Ango Practice Partner Exercise #5 ... nurturing some positive seeds ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...ner-Exercise-5
Please sit any place, any time, our weekly and monthly Zazenkais ... your Zafu awaits ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...ENKAI-NETCASTS
Pema Chodron says something very "Shikantaza-ish" ... Open Your Heart and Mind to Life ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...d-Mind-to-Life
What the Buddha actually looked liked (to some ancient artists anyway) ... The oldest depiction of the Buddha in human form? ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...-in-human-form
Every day and every moment, every place is "Thanksgiving" ... and we give thanks even for the stuff we are not thankful for ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...l=1#post233393
ANNOUNCEMENT: Treeleaf Shuso Hossenshiki (首座法戦式) Head Seat Dharma Inquiry Ceremony ... it is a celebration ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...quiry-Ceremony
Sean's journal of his Sesshin with Okumura Roshi ... My Genzo-e Journal: 37th Fascicle of Shobogenzo "Shunju" ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...bogenzo-Shunju
Dealing with a spouse is part of our Practice ... Finding compassion for those suffering self pity - resources? ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...pity-resources
For the philosophically minded ... Bertand v. Buddha ... Bertrand Russell, non-self ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...ssell-non-self
Just a Buddha Bowser ... Master DOGen ... so cute ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...d-Master-DOGen
Reminder ... Especially for newer folks ... FEELING LOST AROUND THE COMMUNITY? Contact our "Sangha Buddhies" ... friends to help people find their way around ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...angha-Buddhies
And DON'T FORGET! ... the experiment continues, and we need you! ... A TREELEAF EXPERIMENT with EVERYONE’S PARTICIPATION REQUESTED: “LAH” (Lend A Hand)
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...Lend-A-Hand%29
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 DURING THE LAST DAY BEFORE POSTING IN THE FORUM (please read about that here):
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...ore-Forum-Chat
Gassho, Jundo
SatTodayLAH
In our Treeleaf Art Center ... get unblocked ... BLOCKS ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...p?16591-Blocks