March 15th-16th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai - Remember Daylight Savings!

[Jundo]

REMEMBER- Daylight Savings in US and Canada! Check Start Times Below.

For the victims of hate in New Zealand, and for victims of hate all over the world. Peace to all victims of hate and bigotry whatever their creed. Let us all sit as Muslims tonight. Salam.

Hello All,

Please 'sit-a-long' with our weekly FRIDAY/SATURDAY 'LIVE FROM TREELEAF' 90 minute ZAZENKAI, netcast from 10am Japan time Saturday morning (that is New York 9pm, Los Angeles 6pm (Friday night), London 1am and Paris 2am (early Saturday morning)

... and to be visible on the following screen during those times and sit-a-long-able any time thereafter ...

LIVE ZAZENKAI NETCAST IS HERE:
CLICK ON THE TAB ON LOWER RIGHT FOR 'FULL SCREEN

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO JOIN TO SIT LIVE WITH A CAMERA, A LINK TO JOIN WILL BE POSTED BELOW IN THIS THREAD ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. JUST CLICK AND JOIN. WE ARE NOW LIMITED TO 10 INDIVIDUALS WITH CAMERAS, BUT ANY NUMBER CAN WATCH LIVE 'ONE WAY' AND SIT-A-LONG VIA THE ABOVE SCREEN. IF JOINING WITH CAMERA, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MICROPHONE IS MUTED::

00:00 – 00:15 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA in English) and Dedication
00:15 – 00:45 ZAZEN
00:45 – 00:55 KINHIN
00:55 – 01:25 ZAZEN
01:25 – 01:30 VERSE OF ATONEMENT & FOUR VOWS

As you can see, our Zazenkai consists of chanting the 'Heart Sutra' in English (the words are at the link below), some full floor prostrations in sets of three (please follow along with me ... or a simple Gassho can be substituted if you wish), followed by our Dedication, Zazen twice for about 30 minutes each, with 10 minutes of Kinhin in between, and we end the sitting with 'The Verse of Atonement' and 'The Four Vows'.

Please join us in the Chanting of the Heart Sutra (although please keep your microphone muted). You can download and print out the Chants we will recite at the following link (PDF):

Chant Book (PDF)

or

Chant Book (SHORT VERSION HTML)

Not everyone realizes that they can join in the Chanting of the Heart Sutra, Verse of Atonement and Four Vows (although we ask that you keep your microphone down). Please follow along with the Chant Book, and let your voice ring!

So, please join us as soon as you can, and we will keep a Zafu open for you.

Remember, when we drop all thought of 'here' 'there' 'now' 'then' ... we are sitting all together!


Gassho, Jundo

SatTodayLAH

PS - There is no "wrong" or "right" in Zazen ... yet here is a little explanation of the "right" times to Bow (A Koan) ...

The other video I mention on Zendo decorum is this one, from our "Always Beginners" video Series:

Sit-a-Long with Jundo: Zazen for Beginners (12) - Basic Zendo Decorum At Home
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...093#post189093

[Mp]

Thank you Jundo,

I will be there live two way with instruments ready. =)

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[Kakunen]

Thank you very much.

I will sit on one way
Because I will clean up river today.

Gassho
Sat today
Kakunen


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[Kyonin]

Thank you Jundo.

I am working outside this afternoon. Will join when I get home.

Gassho,

Kyonin
Sat/LAH

[Shinshi]

Thank you Jundo.

Daylight savings time will have me time shifting more regularly.

Gassho, Shinshi

SaT-LaH

[M.C. Easton]

I'm excited to join zazenkai this evening. It's been much too long.

Gassho,
Melanie
SatToday

[Kakunen]

I sat here right now







Thank you for giving opportunity.

Gassho
Sat today
Kakunen


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[Junkyo]

Will be doing my best to sit 2 way if possible. Otherwise 1 way.

Gassho,

Junkyo
SAT

[Jakuden]

Will be with you all one-way

Gassho,
Jakuden
SatToday

PS We just had FIOS installed today, and I just realized I do not have to worry about saving my internet data to last the rest of the month!! Woohoo!! I could sit Zazenkai with you guys all night if I wanted!! (I think I'll go to bed instead though)

[Mp]

Hey folks,

Here is the event link for today's zazenkai: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts...hl=en_GB&pli=1

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[Junkyo]

Unfortunately have to leave early. Natalie is texting and updating me on her condition and on the test that the Doctors wish to run.

Gassho,

Junkyo
SAT

[Jakuden]

Thank you Shingen and Jundo and everybody!! It's good to hear the spring birdies outside the Zendo!

Gassho,
Jakuden
SatToday

[Mp]

Unfortunately have to leave early. Natalie is texting and updating me on her condition and on the test that the Doctors wish to run.

Gassho,

Junkyo
SAT

Thank you Jundo and everyone, may we all be at peace with stillness in our hearts.

Much metta Junkyo ... I hope all is ok with Natalie.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[M.C. Easton]

Thank you for the beautiful zazenkai, Jundo and dear sangha. I will strive to do good today and every day.

Gassho,
Melanie
SatToday

[Shinzan]

Thank everyone for the peace wishes. Metta for those families touched in NZ. And kudos for all the school kids standing up for appropriate response to climate change.

Aloha
Shinzan

[Jakuden]

Unfortunately have to leave early. Natalie is texting and updating me on her condition and on the test that the Doctors wish to run.

Gassho,

Junkyo
SAT

Metta to you Junkyo, you are still always sitting with us and we are sitting with you.

Gassho,
Jakuden
SatToday

[Onkai]

Thank you, Jundo, Shingen, and everyone. It is wonderful to practice together. Junkyo, I hope Natalie comes through okay. I'm sending metta to both of you.

Gassho,
Onkai
Sat/LAH

[Shokai]

Thank you Jundo, Shingen and all who sat and will dit. Remembering all who are suffering from Tragedy in NZ. Have a great week.

gassho, shokai
stlah

[Kakunen]

Thank you very much.
I change a plan,sat at rice field.



Sat today.
Gassho
Kakunen


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[Beakon]

In relation to our homework assignment, I hung this scroll up on my bedroom door after our session.

Gassho,

Sean

Sat/LaH

PS - Why do we Gassho in Zen?


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[Mp]

PS - Why do we Gassho in Zen?

Hey Sean,

The gassho can mean many things, we all experience it in our own ways like helping one let go of their ego. Showing respect to our fellow beings. Recognizing the Buddha in others.

I have also found it to be a gesture of gratitude to my fellow Sangha member's ... for coming together and walking this path. =)

What does it mean to you?

Gassho
Shingen

Say/LAH

[Junkyo]

Thank you Jundo and everyone, may we all be at peace with stillness in our hearts.

Much metta Junkyo ... I hope all is ok with Natalie.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

So far things seem normalish. Hormone levels are good but development seems a bit delayed. We will know more on Monday when they can do some more in depth testing.

Thanks everyone for the support and kind words.

Gassho,

Junkyo
SAT

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[Mp]

So far things seem normalish. Hormone levels are good but development seems a bit delayed. We will know more on Monday when they can do some more in depth testing.

Thanks everyone for the support and kind words.

Gassho,

Junkyo
SAT

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Good to know she is in good hands ... Keep us posted. Much metta to you all.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[Kotei]

Thank you everyone.
Gassho,
Kotei sat/lah today.

[Beakon]

Hey Sean,

The gassho can mean many things, we all experience it in our own ways like helping one let go of their ego. Showing respect to our fellow beings. Recognizing the Buddha in others.

I have also found it to be a gesture of gratitude to my fellow Sangha member's ... for coming together and walking this path. =)

What does it mean to you?

Gassho
Shingen

Say/LAH

Gassho means to me going the path of least resistance. For example:

• Fighting the temptation of eating junk food to save my appetite for dinner.

• Taking a moment to pause for a moment of reflection.

• Being vulnerable by opening my heart to others and showing gratitude.

• Stopping to notice unfamiliar patterns to become mindful of.

• Remembering the serenity of The Buddha, when I'm having difficulty regulating my emotions, feeling and temper.

• Taking a moment to show dedication, gratitude and respect to a person or place in this hustle and bustle world.

I didn't eat chips last night while out being a bodhisattva. The Mrs. was preparing dinner while I was looking for a homeless man to do "shoe repair" on. His boot fell apart so I was looking for him in Osborne Village while she made dinner. I had to drop my things off, look for duct tape, and search the village for him.

Patience paid off, I didn't eat the chips in the supermarket. I couldn't find the man, so I came home to homemade fries instead.



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[Mp]

Gassho means to me going the path of least resistance. For example:

• Fighting the temptation of eating junk food to save my appetite for dinner.

• Taking a moment to pause for a moment of reflection.

• Being vulnerable by opening my heart to others and showing gratitude.

• Stopping to notice unfamiliar patterns to become mindful of.

• Remembering the serenity of The Buddha, when I'm having difficulty regulating my emotions, feeling and temper.

• Taking a moment to show dedication, gratitude and respect to a person or place in this hustle and bustle world.

I didn't eat chips last night while out being a bodhisattva. The Mrs. was preparing dinner while I was looking for a homeless man to do "shoe repair" on. His boot fell apart so I was looking for him in Osborne Village while she made dinner. I had to drop my things off, look for duct tape, and search the village for him.

Patience paid off, I didn't eat the chips in the supermarket. I couldn't find the man, so I came home to homemade fries instead.



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Hey Sean,

Very nice ... a gassho can manifest itself in so many positive ways, benefiting not only us, but ALL sentient beings. Also, the gassho can help not only on the path of "least" resistance, but also the path of "substantial" resistance. It too can help us when life is tuff and offering us road blocks. =)

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[Tai Do]

Thank you all for this Zazenkai.
Gassho
Sat today the Zazenkai/LAH

[Beakon]

Hey Sean,

Very nice ... a gassho can manifest itself in so many positive ways, benefiting not only us, but ALL sentient beings. Also, the gassho can help not only on the path of "least" resistance, but also the path of "substantial" resistance. It too can help us when life is tuff and offering us road blocks. =)

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

I would like to know more about "substantial" resistance you speak of, Shingen. Before rushing out the door, I decided to gassho :gassho: Now that I'm warming up tea, and preparing cereal, I'm curious to know did you eat breakfast this morning? Love you, bro.


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[Mp]

I would like to know more about "substantial" resistance you speak of, Shingen. Before rushing out the door, I decided to gassho :gassho: Now that I'm warming up tea, and preparing cereal, I'm curious to know did you eat breakfast this morning? Love you, bro.


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Hey Sean,

When I refer to "substantial", I am referring that to the opposite of "least" ... you had mentioned in your last post ...

Gassho means to me going the path of least resistance.

It is true that finding the path of least resistance is a good thing, but this sadly is not always the case. As the Buddha has taught us, life is suffering - the Four Noble Truths (life can have "substantial" resistance") and we must find the path that leads us away from dukkha/suffering. One of the things I feel is the gassho, as it teaches us so much about ourselves if we allow it. =)

Did I eat breakfast today? Yes sir I did ... I had oatmeal with ground flax seeds, hemp hearts, oat milk, and a touch of maple syrup. Yum Yum I even gassho to my oatmeal and say the meal chant, as I feel these actions help plant a seed of gratitude, generosity, and understanding.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[newby_x86]

Hey Sean,

When I refer to "substantial", I am referring that to the opposite of "least" ... you had mentioned in your last post ...



It is true that finding the path of least resistance is a good thing, but this sadly is not always the case. As the Buddha has taught us, life is suffering - the Four Noble Truths (life can have "substantial" resistance") and we must find the path that leads us away from dukkha/suffering. One of the things I feel is the gassho, as it teaches us so much about ourselves if we allow it. =)

Did I eat breakfast today? Yes sir I did ... I had oatmeal with ground flax seeds, hemp hearts, oat milk, and a touch of maple syrup. Yum Yum I even gassho to my oatmeal and say the meal chant, as I feel these actions help plant a seed of gratitude, generosity, and understanding.

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

Thank you for the zazenkai.

Gassho,
Anant
SaT

[Seishin]

OD'd last 2 mornings, thank you all and metta all to those suffering regardless of cause and condition.

[Tairin]

I sat with all of you this morning. Thank you for your practice.

May all sentient beings be free of enmity. May we be loving, grateful, and kind.

Peace to all.


Tairin
Sat today and lah

[Nenka]

Thank you all.

Gassho,

Jen/Nenka

ST

[Washin]

Thank you to everyone. Metta for all

Gassho
Washin
just sat