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Thread: April 16th-17th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai

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    April 16th-17th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai

    Dear All,

    Please sit our Treeleaf Zazenkai for 90 minutes with Zazen, Heart Sutra and more:

    10am Japan Saturday morning, NY 9pm, LA 6pm Friday night, London 2am and Paris 3am Saturday morning, or any time thereafter here:


    However, "one way" live sitters are encouraged to come into the Zoom sitting, and just leave the camera and microphone turned off: Join live (with or without a camera & microphone) on Zoom at: TREELEAF Now OR at DIRECT ZOOM LINK, password (if needed): dogen

    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
    01:30 - 01:45(?) Informal Tea Time (All Welcome)

    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) ...


    Chant Book is here for those who wish to join in: CHANT BOOK LINK

    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

    I also recommend a little Talk on why small rituals and procedures are so cherished in the Zendo:
    [CENTER]
    SIT-A-LONG with Jundo: Small Things in the Zendo

    https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...s-in-the-Zendo
    Last edited by Sekishi; 04-17-2021 at 12:20 AM. Reason: One-way youtube link added.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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    I will give it my all Jundo so I will be there.
    Gassho
    Sat/ lah
    Tai Shi


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    I will be there with the bells!

    Gassho
    Jakuden
    SatToday/LAH


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    Member Kaisui's Avatar
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    I look forward to joining in afterward by recording and practicing all the steps. Do we chant along or stay silent, or is it optional?

    Gassho,
    Charity
    ST

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    Quote Originally Posted by coriander View Post
    I look forward to joining in afterward by recording and practicing all the steps. Do we chant along or stay silent, or is it optional?

    Gassho,
    Charity
    ST
    Chant along!! There are small bits just for the ino, but they are noted in the chant book. I always chant outloud

    SatToday
    Bion
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    When you put Buddha’s activity into practice, only then are you a buddha. When you act like a fool, then you’re a fool. - Sawaki Roshi

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bion View Post
    Chant along!! There are small bits just for the ino, but they are noted in the chant book. I always chant outloud

    SatToday
    Thank you, I want to chant along, and I will

    ST

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    Quote Originally Posted by coriander View Post
    Thank you, I want to chant along, and I will

    ST
    Do mute your microphone though (because of internet lag chanting together tends to become a beautiful cacophony).

    Gassho,
    Sekishi
    #sat #lah
    Sekishi | 石志 | He/him | Better with a grain of salt, but best ignored entirely.

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    Thank you, Jundo, Sekishi, and everyone. Always glad to practice with the sangha. Have a great weekend!

    Gassho,
    Onkai
    Sat/lah
    美道 Bidou Beautiful Way
    恩海 Onkai Merciful/Kind Ocean

    I have a lot to learn; take anything I say that sounds like teaching with a grain of salt.

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    Thank you all! I appreciate all of you!

    SatToday
    Bion
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    When you put Buddha’s activity into practice, only then are you a buddha. When you act like a fool, then you’re a fool. - Sawaki Roshi

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    Thank you Jundo, Sekishi and all. It's always a pleasure to share this practice with you all.

    Gassho,
    Seikan

    -stlah-
    聖簡 Seikan (Sacred Simplicity)

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    The quote I could not recall (I was not kidding that I forget things) is from Zanmai-o-Zanmai by Master Dogen ...

    there is the sitting of the mind, which is not the same as the sitting of the body. There is the sitting of the body, which is not the same as the sitting of the mind. There is the sitting of the body and mind sloughed off, which is not the same as the sitting of the body and mind sloughed off
    Gassho, Jundo

    STLah
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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    Thank you everyone! Have a nice weekend!
    Gassho, Nikolas
    Sat/Lah

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    Thank you everyone. I sat with you this morning.

    Thank you for the talk. It was a talk I needed to hear today.


    Tairin
    Sat today and lah
    泰林 - Tai Rin - Peaceful Woods

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    I didn’t make it in so much pain I was screaming Marjorie took care of me. Today I live in the aftermath of the horrible pain. I’m sorry I didn’t make it. This was very important to me. I just am getting back to normal, I am still lost.
    Sorry I didn’t make it.
    Gassho
    Deep bows
    Sat
    Tai Shi


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    Much metta to you, Tai Shi. I hope you feel better.

    Gassho,
    Onkai
    Sat/lah
    美道 Bidou Beautiful Way
    恩海 Onkai Merciful/Kind Ocean

    I have a lot to learn; take anything I say that sounds like teaching with a grain of salt.

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    I am sending metta to you, Tai Shi

    About this zazenkai, I joined it later by watching the recording. I found it very helpful, the sitting and the talk - losing yourself and finding yourself again, and pouring yourself into your body... Which book was it that you mentioned with an example, Jundo? Was it your book The Zen Master's Dance (which I plan to read, now especially) or another book?

    I aim to join the next zazenkai in 'real time' with my camera on...

    Quote Originally Posted by Sekishi View Post
    Do mute your microphone though (because of internet lag chanting together tends to become a beautiful cacophony).
    ...but my microphone muted. Thank you Sekishi

    Charity
    ST

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    Quote Originally Posted by coriander View Post
    Which book was it that you mentioned with an example, Jundo? Was it your book The Zen Master's Dance (which I plan to read, now especially) or another book?
    Yes, yes, that is the book. Truly amazing work. I know the author, almost like looking in a mirror.

    By the way, everyone, this is much like the 佛現香 (Buddha Appearing Incense, Butsugenkou) that was gifted by Dani. Here it is after burning, with an image of Buddha and a little chant to Amida left in the ashes ...



    Hmmm. How do they make it? I will have to find out.

    Gassho, J

    STLah
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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    Jundo, What is the chant that shows

    gassho, Shokai
    stlah
    合掌,生開
    gassho, Shokai

    仁道 生開 / Jindo Shokai

    "Open to life in a benevolent way"

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    April 16th-17th Treeleaf Weekly Zazenkai

    Finished with Kyousui sitting here tonight.
    Thanks coriander. Tomorrow I will sit with the recording. Yes thank you for reminding me.
    Gassho
    sat/ lah
    Tai Shi
    Last edited by Tai Shi; 04-18-2021 at 01:47 AM.
    Peaceful Poet, Tai Shi. Ubasoku; calm, supportive, limited to positive 優婆塞 台 婆

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shokai View Post
    Jundo, What is the chant that shows

    gassho, Shokai
    stlah
    The one which Dani gifted to us says Namu Amida Butsu [南無阿弥陀仏]: “Homage to Amida Buddha”

    The one on the picture I posted from the internet, above, says Namu Shakamuni Butsu - 南無釈迦牟尼仏 “Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha”

    Gassho, Jundo

    STlah
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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    Neat, thanks
    see you at Dokusan

    gassho, shokai
    stlah
    合掌,生開
    gassho, Shokai

    仁道 生開 / Jindo Shokai

    "Open to life in a benevolent way"

    https://sarushinzendo.wordpress.com/

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    Wonderful talk and a new view to training.

    No Pain No Gain. More Gain More Pain.

    Sat and it was tough.


    Seishin

    Sei - Meticulous
    Shin - Heart

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    Thanks for reminding me about exercise, and using the body, and cookies. (Note: All calories in Zen are empty calories)

    I sat Zazenkai on a snowy Sunday in Calgary.

    Gassho,
    Kevin
    Sat Today

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    Thank you everyone so much. I always look forward to Zazenkai and appreciate all that goes into making it happen.

    That incense is very interesting!

    Metta to you, Tai Shi

    Gassho,

    Ryan
    SatToday lah
    墨眼 | Bokugan | Sumi Ink Eye
    Ryan-S | zazenlibrarian.com

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    Lovely! Thank you all for sitting.

    I hope that today is a little better for you, Tai Shi.

    Gassho
    Kokuu

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

    義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.
    Being a novice priest doesn't mean my writing about the Dharma is more substantial than yours. Actually, it might well be the other way round.

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    Just participated via the Youtube link for the first time it was nice. I look forward to the time when I can do it on Zoom!

    Gassho, John
    ST/LAH

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jundo View Post
    Yes, yes, that is the book. Truly amazing work. I know the author, almost like looking in a mirror.
    Excellent. I liked the example you gave and I wanted to read the book that it was from. I have ordered a copy.


    Charity
    STLaH

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