Category: zen
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“My Visit to Heirinji Temple, Where Rev. Ito Trained.”
Shared by Kaz I joined Hakone Zendo in 2010, and several years after I joined, Rev Ito suggested I visit Ryūtakuji near Mt. Fuji, where he received his training when I traveled to Japan for business. Unfortunately, due to its distance from Tokyo, I couldn’t make the trip to the temple then. However, last year,…
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Hairsbreath attunement
Shared by Dev There are many excellent Zen texts. One of them contain the song of the jewel samadhi, which in my opinion is beautiful, obtuse and complex at the same time. I’m not reading the poem here but highly recommend it. One of the phrases contained in it is: “A hairsbreadth’s deviation will fail…
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The Dragon Who Never Sleeps by Robert Aitken
Taylor shared the book, “The Dragon Who Never Sleeps” by Robert Aitken. Also, the Thich Nhat Hanh video I mentioned is here Waking up in the morningI vow with all beingsto be ready for sparks of the Dharmafrom flowers or children or birds. Waking up in the morningI vow with all beingsto listen to those…
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Poems: “The Guest House” & “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters”
Ryan shared poems: “The Guest House” by Jalaluddin Rumi & “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” by Portia Nelson. The Guest House by Jalaluddin Rumi This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they’re a…
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Introduction to Zazen Meditation Aug 19, 2023 (Sat) 9:00am~ (Free)
Introduction to Zazen MeditationAre you interested in trying out Zazen meditation, or do you know someone who might be? Hakone Zendo is offering an introductory session for those who want to explore it. Event Details: Limited seatingDate & Time: August 19, 2023 (Sat), from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AMVenue: Hakone Gardens, Saratoga CA Fee: Free Kids…
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Benefits of Zazen
Shared by Chris. I reviewed my “pitch” to convince my son to come to the beginners’ session:
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A Balance Between Life and Death
Shared by Nick I would like to share a recent observation I’ve had on the balance between life and death as well as the impermanence of our existence. My grandmother passed away in May. One day later, I found out that my wife was pregnant with our first child. This Thursday, we attended my grandmother’s funeral. One…
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Way of Ki
Shared by Reni Photo of our garden by Sondra 気 Ki in Daily Life by Koichi Tohei Reflecting on Koichi Tohei’s lifelong training & philosophical viewpoint regarding Ki energy “Man today has his eyes trained only on the society of man. This is particularly true of city dwellers who almost every day, see nothing but…
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