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

Please sit our monthly 4-hour Zazenkai ... this time, continuing our dance with the Shinjinmei, the key to Zazen ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...inmei-%28II%29

The Talk on the Shinjimei is also available as a Treeleaf Podcast episode ... (thank you, Bion) ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...l=1#post318784

In our Treeleaf Beginner's Place ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...GINNER-s-PLACE

... a new Welcome Section (and 'Sangha Buddhies' team) especially dedicated to the neuro-diverse ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...-Here-First%29

A lovely Talk by Rev. Kokuu on Dharma Transmission ... its history and its meaning in his heart ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...a-Transmission

... and another insightful Teaching from Rev. Jinkan ... pain sits pain chants pain does what it needs ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...l=1#post318750

For Zen History Wonks Only ... Did Dogen inherit a Rinzai Zen Lineage too? ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...i-Master-Dogen

Some questions on Zendo procedures when at home ... Home zendo etiquette in a zoom room ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...in-a-zoom-room

Who is the 'Future Buddha' to build? ... [FutureBuddha (9)] Maitreya ... the Future Buddha ... ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...-Future-Buddha

Lots of science announcements in recent days ... from our smallest particles and cells to all the stars in the sky ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...l=1#post317789

AIRoshi offers advise on the Zen of auto mechanics ... (part of the secret is to keep laughing) ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...l=1#post318628

Members offer tips on how to get some focus in life ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...est-of-life%29

... and how to react to a small annoyance ... (much of it is found between your own ears) ... People ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...p?21135-People

A reminder about Forum Confidentiality ... how to speak openly, yet be discreet as well ... here are some tips ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...l=1#post318440

In the 'no words book club' we have begun reading "Zen Teachings in Challenging Times" ... HIGHLY recommended! ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...s-Introduction

The EcoDharma group rolls on with Joanna Macy ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...Practice-Group

The latest 'The ZEN of EVERYTHING! Podcast' ... Ep. 93 ... Rules and When to Break Them ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...-to-Break-Them

Tonglen ... direct to your door ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...RACTICE-CIRCLE

... also, our RYAKU FUSATSU - Full Moon Precepts Recommitment Ceremony ... and the moon is always full, seen or unseen ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...tment-Ceremony

A request for the Precepts to Trace in our Shakkyo Sutra Tracing group ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...cepts-to-trace

Shokai keeps pushing on ... The 108 GATES of DHARMA ILLUMINATION with Shokai ...
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...ON-with-Shokai



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!)

As a powerful Zen practice about not falling into words and thoughts, simplifying ideas, not getting tangled, we ask people to keep sentences few in posting. However, it is not some law or hard rule at all. If someone really has something in their heart to say, and it is vital and cannot be said more concisely or silently, then say what one is called to say: In such case, no limit on words needed.

A Request to Sangha Members: "Three Sacred Sentences" Practice
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...ences-Practice

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As well, 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):


Gassho, Jundo

(Sorry to run long)

SatTodayLAH