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by Daniel
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...
by Daniel
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. :namaste:
by Daniel
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...
by Daniel
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...
by Daniel
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...
by Daniel
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey All
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Re: Hey All

Thank you, thank you.
by Daniel
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 ...

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