Please join our JULY MONTHLY 4-hour ‘Live from Treeleaf’ ZAZENKAI, recorded in “real time” and available at the following links: The recording is divided into 2 parts as follows (click on the blue link) : 00:00 – 00:50 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA / SANDOKAI) & ZAZEN00:50 – 01:00 KINHIN01:00 – 01:40 ZAZEN01:40 – 01:50 KINHIN ZAZENKAI…

(BENDOWA XXXVII) Though every action may be said to be “Zazen” in its limitless meaning … whether walking, standing, running, sitting or reclining … … there’s something special about Zazen seated in the cross-legged position. One reason is that it can be a position of ease and balance … … but also, since it is…

I would like to recommend another small daily practice that can fit into any life … … voluntarily, each day, doing without something desired. (remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 20 to 35 minutes is recommended) To subscribe to “Treeleaf Zen” click here.  

On Today’s “Top Ten” Countdown of the  “Pure Virtues of the Bodhisattva” … … we come to No. 5 …  Meditation .. Dhyana … (not to be confused with the 50’s song ‘Diana’ …  Hold me, darling, ho-ho hold me tight Squeeze me baby with-a all your might Oh, please stay by me, Diana Oh,…

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