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Please join our JUNE MONTHLY 4-hour ‘Live from Treeleaf’ ZAZENKAI, recorded in “real time” and available at the following links: SMALL CAUTION: Due to a TECHNICAL GLITCH, the recording is divided into 2 parts this time as follows: 00:00 – 00:50 CEREMONY (HEART SUTRA / SANDOKAI) & ZAZEN00:50 – 01:00 KINHIN01:00 – 01:40 ZAZEN01:40 –…

Ten Pure Virtues or “Perfections” (Paramitas in Sanskrit) are fundamental to the Bodhisattva path. Today, we will discuss Generosity (Dana Paramita)  (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.  

(BENDOWA XXXIII) In other words …. Sometimes Buddhists teachings come without words, taught by grass, flowers, mountains, stones and such. In fact, we might say that every atom of the universe holds and preaches all the Buddha’s teachings. But experiencing so, and merely saying so, are certainly not the same … all words, no action.…

(BENDOWA XXXII) In other words … Question: There are other popular sects of Buddhism these days that have some very ornate traditions, and they are certainly a lot more colorful than Zen. Some of their doctrines are pretty mysterious, claim to be secret teachings of the Buddhas that sound very powerful, and promise that they…
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