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- Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:04 am
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: Western Myth of Zen
- Replies: 164
- Views: 43819
Re: Western Myth of Zen
I am in the hotbed of zen in the Bay Area.... there are many permutations. Vajra teachers teaming with zen teachers on occasion.... as complementary. A zen teacher in denmark who is studying dzogchen. Obviously, some people recognize the benefit of buddhist community beyond the schools. Many zen te...
- Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:29 pm
- Forum: Soto
- Topic: Shikantaza & Visions
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14047
Re: Shikantaza & Visions
My practice is one of simplicity and refinement. I'm sensing complexity that I'd rather not traverse.
Respectfully bowing out.
Respectfully bowing out.
- Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:28 am
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: Faith in Zen
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5318
Re: Faith in Zen
There are various forms of faith. There is the general faith in the Three Jewels, common to all Buddhists. There is the very first stage of faith within the ten faiths in the 52 stages system of the bodhisattva path, something one could call Mahayana faith. Such Mahayana faith has various interpret...
- Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:22 am
- Forum: Soto
- Topic: Shikantaza & Visions
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14047
Re: Shikantaza & Visions
Visions may appear in shikantaza, but they are considered makyo, or illusions. Zen, as I've been taught, is more about tuning into the ever present changing moment. Thx. Do you have these "visions", while you "just-sitting" in front of the sky or in darkness? That's the base for...
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:15 pm
- Forum: Soto
- Topic: SFZC- Experiences and Opinions
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1451
SFZC- Experiences and Opinions
Hello All. I'm heading back into the SFZC organization this year by way of the upcoming summer work practice (SWP) apprenticeship program at Tassajara (the first go'round being 2012) to begin the process of ordination. The SWP program is a really great way to get a taste of monastic life and environ...
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:58 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hey All
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1295
Re: Hey All
Thank you, thank you.
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:24 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hey All
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1295
Hey All
I've practiced on and off for a number of years now, including a year long stint at SFZC's Tassajara and City Center. I'm returning to Tassajara this summer for work practice and to begin the path of ordination. I've also practiced with the sangha of Chapel Hill Zen Center. Currently, I'm living in ...