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by Meido
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Zen
Topic: Important koans in The Blue Cliff Record
Replies: 8
Views: 851

Re: Important koans in The Blue Cliff Record

I know it's not something you're supposed to say out loud, but I feel like I largely grasp the underlying themes of many of the Koans, after studying (and experiencing) Zen for about five years now. So this is partly why I don't go through the book with fervor, sometimes I'll pick it up and read on...
by Meido
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Dzogchen Historiography
Replies: 21
Views: 1302

Re: Dzogchen Historiography

Vajrasvapna wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:09 pm ...much like Chan Buddhism integrates Daoism with Buddhism.
Except that it doesn't. A popular misconception.

Sorry for the off-topic comment.
by Meido
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Chan
Topic: New book on Ch'an
Replies: 11
Views: 1392

Re: New book on Ch'an

Agree with the critiques. A poet who can translate Chinese, but afaik has no background in Buddhist (or Daoist) studies, Sanskrit, Chinese Buddhist history, or actual practice. Repeats popular misunderstandings, and shares the hubris, of authors likes Watts who were simply unqualified to speak about...
by Meido
Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Zen
Topic: Am I misunderstanding Soto Zen’s zazen?
Replies: 23
Views: 3326

Re: Am I misunderstanding Soto Zen’s zazen?

Not possible though before passing the gateless gate (as said by Hakuin many years ago). Just to nitpick since "gateless gate" has been mentioned a few times: This is a popular mistranslation of the word mumonkan 無門關. 無 - no, negation 門 - gate 關 - barrier, checkpoint, a frontier pass. So ...
by Meido
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: East Asian Buddhism
Topic: History of the Extend Life Ten Phrase Kuan Yin Sutra in China and Japan
Replies: 5
Views: 452

Re: History of the Extend Life Ten Phrase Kuan Yin Sutra in China and Japan

Thanks in return for mentioning Dr. Yu's book. She was a professor of mine years ago, but I've not kept up with her work. Now I'm eager to check out that text.
by Meido
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: East Asian Buddhism
Topic: History of the Extend Life Ten Phrase Kuan Yin Sutra in China and Japan
Replies: 5
Views: 452

Re: History of the Extend Life Ten Phrase Kuan Yin Sutra in China and Japan

I don't have definite information, but seem to recall that Hakuin himself cites the source as 高王觀世音真經, the High King Avalokiteshvara Sutra? Reading that short text, one could see that the Jukku Kannongyo might have come about as a distillation of, or pulling lines from, it. Some info here speculatin...
by Meido
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: Zen
Topic: Your interest in other Buddhist sects
Replies: 11
Views: 1209

Re: Your interest in other Buddhist sects

- are you interested in, or do you use the practices of, any sects outside of Zen? If so, which ones? What are the practices? - do you identify with the Mahayana lineage at large, more so than non-Mahayana sects and ideas? If so, why? Yes, I have done tokudo in two other Japanese Buddhist tradition...
by Meido
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: North America (USA & Canada)
Topic: Oct 2023: Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari at Korinji in Wisconsin
Replies: 6
Views: 2518

Re: Oct 2023: Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari at Korinji in Wisconsin

This event was completed this past Sunday, concluding with Kechien Kanjo. Thought folks might enjoy seeing a few photos from the weekend.
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by Meido
Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Tendai
Topic: Book suggestions for Tendai??
Replies: 2
Views: 1257

Re: Book suggestions for Tendai??

All Tendai monks are required to complete Exoteric and Esoteric training on Mt. Hiei. Just to point out that Tendai Jimon-shu, based at Miidera-ji/Onjo-ji, has its own training locations, requirements, and curriculum. For folks interested in that side of things, the writings of Chisho Daishi (Enchi...
by Meido
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Zen
Topic: Looking for Zen
Replies: 5
Views: 694

Re: Looking for Zen

Pittsburgh for sure (a group connected to us): https://ironcityrinzai.org/ Just to add, it is a misconception that one need live close to one's teacher. Of course it's best to see the teacher as often as possible. But especially in the first years of practice, it's enough to do so periodically (and ...
by Meido
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Is Dzogchen less intense than Zen?
Replies: 28
Views: 2205

Re: Is Dzogchen less intense than Zen?

Just to add, since Zen's emphasis on group/communal retreat has been mentioned a few times: this is only part of the picture. It's true that Zen practice forms largely have monastic origin, and that the communal style of practice - even to the point of sleeping and sitting on the same spot surrounde...
by Meido
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Is Dzogchen less intense than Zen?
Replies: 28
Views: 2205

Re: Is Dzogchen less intense than Zen?

From the Zen side, it's also important to recognize the functions of things like a shout. Affectations of intensity are not the point. Certainly we can say that Zen monasteries, and retreat periods like sesshin, are generally quite regimented and exhaustive in terms of practice schedule. But underly...
by Meido
Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: North America (USA & Canada)
Topic: Oct 2023: Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari at Korinji in Wisconsin
Replies: 6
Views: 2518

Re: Oct 2023: Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari at Korinji in Wisconsin

We've reached our attendance limit, so registration is now closed. Looking forward to seeing some of you then! We'll post a photo or two from the event after it's completed.
by Meido
Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:49 am
Forum: Zen
Topic: Buddha's mudra
Replies: 10
Views: 1026

Re: Buddha's mudra

narhwal90 wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:36 am Haku-un-ji in Phoenix AZ. It seemed to be chosen by a resident there (I believe he was in any case), but certainly not prescribed, and was not the linji. I thought it unexpected but not unusual.
Got it, thanks 🙏
by Meido
Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:24 am
Forum: Zen
Topic: Buddha's mudra
Replies: 10
Views: 1026

Re: Buddha's mudra

narhwal90 wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:42 am I've seen it used in a Rinzai center for zazen, the cosmic mudra otherwise being the rule.
Just curious, where was that?

There is another mudra commonly used in meditation in Rinzai circles aside from hokkai jo-in, but it's not this one. I've never heard of Zennies using the mudra of Amida.
by Meido
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:34 am
Forum: North America (USA & Canada)
Topic: Fall/Winter Rinzai Zen Sesshin at Korinji
Replies: 0
Views: 651

Fall/Winter Rinzai Zen Sesshin at Korinji

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by Meido
Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Soto
Topic: American Soto Zen
Replies: 293
Views: 18752

Re: American Soto Zen

bowsamic wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:25 pm I have no problem with stooping.
Go for it, it's forum rules - and the mods' job to clean up - not mine.
by Meido
Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Soto
Topic: American Soto Zen
Replies: 293
Views: 18752

Re: American Soto Zen

"Theologically", I find it hard to take the idea that Dogen emphasised kensho seriously. We are talking about one of the most prolific and explicit writers in all of Zen, and kensho is hardly mentioned and when it is it seems quite sedated. According to Kokyo Henkel, in Shobogenzo: Sho (v...
by Meido
Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Soto
Topic: American Soto Zen
Replies: 293
Views: 18752

Re: American Soto Zen

Honestly not really sure why we should give any thought to the words of someone who is trying to tell us that there are no longer any people whatsoever that can teach us Zen in the Soto lineage. What are the outcomes of this? Either giving up or just drama. Matylda's approach isn't constructive, no...
by Meido
Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Soto
Topic: American Soto Zen
Replies: 293
Views: 18752

Re: American Soto Zen

that Genjo Conan has been describing as his experience of Soto Zen. And when he wrote of his frustration with this topic, I imagine it is the overlooking of this realm of Soto that perhaps is at the heart of it. He can set the record straight himself I am sure. Yes, fair enough. FWiW Genjo's posts ...

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