SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

[Jundo]

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I would like to offer an important reminder and CAUTION to ALL THOSE UNDERTAKING ANGO, RAKUSU SEWING FOR JUKAI and such at Treeleaf ...


... both those who say "it is all going well" ... and those who say "it is not going well" ...

... those who say that "all has been smooth as silk" ... and those who have encountered bumps and places to trip ...

... those who say they have met every goal they set for themselves ... and those who have not.


Do not forget about "Goalless Goals", about having no place to fall even when we trip and fall! There is no place not the "place for Ango" when lived as such!


BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY!


Today’s Sit-A-Long video follows at this link. Remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 15 to 35 minutes is recommended.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2RZ1KgFI2o

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[Dosho]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Jundo,

Thank you for this teaching.

It actually made me tear up, but in a good way.

Your teachings have made a true difference in my life and represent a debt I shall never be able to repay, but I shall keep trying pass on what I learn as long as I live.

Thank you Jundo...so very much.

Gassho,
Dosho

[Myoku]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thanks Jundo,
very well said, and something to take to our hearts.
_()_
Peter

ps.: loving the "5-Minutes-glued-Rakusu" :lol:

[Jiken]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Awesome teaching. It resonated for me on all ten thousand sides. Thank you

[Shokai]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Once again, Jundo-oso, thank you for your wonderful teaching. Instead of a rakusu, I have decided to sew the Kesa. You'll be happy to hear I miscalculated and need to go back for more material :lol: :roll:

gassho,

[Dokan]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thank you Jundo.

The part where you mentioned how if you make a mistake during chanting, you just move on from there...wonderful lesson.

Gassho!

Shawn

PS - Added to podcasts.

[Hoyu]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thank you Jundo Sensei. I came to this same conclusion after two stressful weeks of having a pass/fail mentality towards Ango! Though I try very hard to keep commitments I have let go(mostly) of the judging of my practice, or at times lack there of!

Gassho,
John

[Seiryu]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thanks jundo just what I needed to hear!!

[Risho]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Gassho,

Risho

[Nenka]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thank you, sensei.

[Shugen]

SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Perfect! :-)

Ron

[Hogo]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thank you.
Gassho.

[Kyonin]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Resistance to things we don't like is in our heads. Yes, that's one huge teaching for me.

Thank you, Jundo.

[kosen]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Its is strange : listening teachings about mistakes and being happy. But Treeleaf Zendo Zen makes me happy : without metaphysical words, without guilty, concrete and simple, it is a good way. I try to do ango this year, and those teachings are giving help and courage. Thanks and gassho.
Kosen.

[Kaishin]

Re: SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: An URGENT ANGO CAUTION!

Thank you for this timely talk. Very important to hear. You know, it all seems to come back to the same core messages--avoiding extremes, practicing sincerely, finding the Middle Way, all of life is practice. But they can never be repeated enough! We are dumb animals and our minds get the better of us.

Many bows (because I dislike them too),
Matt