Category: Rinzai Zen
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Zazen-kai at Engakuji, Head Rinzai Temple in Kamakura
Shared by Kaz During my recent business trip to Tokyo, I joined zazen-kai at Engakuji, a Rinzai temple in Kamakura located southwest of Tokyo. I have traveled to Tokyo for business several times a year for over a decade. I tried to join Zazen-kai in Tokyo but couldn’t find any Zazen-kai that fit my schedule.…
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Suffering & Compassion
Ann talked about suffering from her experience.
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Rev Ito’s talk about “han”
Rev Ito visited zazenkai and explained writing on the han.
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天上天下唯我独尊 (てんじょうてんげゆいがどくそん ) Tenjo Tenge Yuiga Dokuson
Rev Ito’s teisho on 10/14/2018. Tenjo Tenge Yuiga Dokuson
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I like you just the way you are…
Ann’s talk about Mr Rogers ‘s famous saying,”I like you just the way you are…”
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How to practice zazen
As we had many new students participated today, Ann talked about how to practice zazen. Also she shared this chant. Loving Kindness Chant May I be filled with loving kindness May I be whole May I be free from anxiety and fear May I be at peace Also this picture of Kiku(Chrysanthemum) flower blooming which…
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“Each of you is perfect the way you are … and you can use a little improvement.” Shunryū Suzuki
Ann talked about Suzuki Roshi‘s quote ““Each of you is perfect the way you are … and you can use a little improvement.”
