In December, we usually start using heaters with windows closed. Today, we sat with windows open, no heaters. We could see our breath when we talked. Surprisingly, we all enjoyed it and decided to continue sitting with windows open as long as possible.
Sue talked about intention & expectation, and we discussed our intention and expectation for zazen.
What are your intention and expectation?
Rev Ito used to say, “Don’t expect to be enlightened.”
Hakone Zendo 