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Sitting by ourself, alone on our Zafu, working on our little ‘self’ … … seeking peace and understanding for ourself, in our own life … … It is so easy in this practice to become very ‘self’ centered, doing this mostly for ourself. But we should always remember that we must be sitting for our…

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.…
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