...Bill!
love this bill merle
...Bill!
Merle,
I've stayed out of that discussion, but as you know I do sit (zazen) on a
fairly regular schedule.
I couldn't argue with you though. You can realize Buddha Nature through
virtually any activity including zazen, walking in the forest and creating art
- and lots of other things too
Bill!,br/br/Thing is tho, not all meditation leads to the same thing. Some
simply calm the mind (mantras, chanting, jhanas etc) and others lead to insight
wisdom. Although many arts have come out of Zen (martial, calligraphy, flower
arranging etc), all the masters of those arts have in common
Mike,
Yes, I was just saying that virtually any action COULD lead to realization of
Buddha Nature, or be an expression of Buddha Nature.
Of course they might not be also. It depends on your state of mind ...or state
of no-mind.
This even applies to zazen. Just because you're sitting
...Bill!
bill!!!..
well that is how it as i see it...
yet there are those amongst us that insist on the mat sitting and the group
zenfest
my option here is the rainforestfest... quiet contemplation and drawing
mandalas as my meditation practise
i witnessed at the art gallery of sydney years
Merle,
yet there are those amongst us that insist on the mat sitting and the group
zenfest
Let it go, already.
Since you don't know our way of training, and our periodically joining others
in training, don't try to make it seem that your ignorance is so special. It
doesn't suit you, and
That was great, very funny but at the same time inspiring.
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Edgar Owen edgarowen@... wrote:
Actually pretty good and useful instructions...
Edgar
On Nov 27, 2011, at 7:38 PM, Bill! wrote:
Many people have asked for zazen instruction. I've
Actually pretty good and useful instructions...
Edgar
On Nov 27, 2011, at 7:38 PM, Bill! wrote:
Many people have asked for zazen instruction. I've found a new link with
instructions especially for geeks:
http://www.billsmart.com/misc/zazen%20for%20geeks.jpg
Hope it helps...Bill!
Many people have asked for zazen instruction. I've found a new link
with instructions especially for geeks:
http://www.billsmart.com/misc/zazen%20for%20geeks.jpg
http://www.billsmart.com/misc/zazen%20for%20geeks.jpg
Hope it helps...Bill!
Oh dear;-
Myoken.
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Of Bill!
Sent: Monday, 28 November 2011 10:38 AM
To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Zen] Zazen Instruction for Geeks
Many people have asked for zazen instruction. I've found
Hi Mel,
Reading your words below reminds me why I've never looked for a guru. There
are many reasons, some of which I am writing in a post to Anthony , along with
an article. But perhaps the problem lies in the seeking itself. Looking for
answers, security, guidance, protection.. Is a
--- On Thu, 10/2/11, Kristy McClain healthypl...@yahoo.com wrote:
Do we know for sure that Buddha didn't sit on a stump under the bodhi tree?
*s*
...*smiles*...He could have, but I have yet to come across any info with such.
I have yet to see actual documents where the old prince stated that
11:45 PM
To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Zen] Zazen
I'm trying to get back into doing Zazen after a time off, and I am finding
it hard. I just can't do a full 30 minutes, find myself getting restless
after 10. I sit in a chair, not in the lotus (not flexible enough) and I do
the concepts and
especially the way you have connected them together? That's how I 'think
more about' things.)
Later...Bill!
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Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [Zen] zazen
Bill,
Thanks for your response
THIS!
Thanks for the seed crystal that prompted me to better express this
understanding (feeling).
...Bill!
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Of Edgar Owen
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:20 PM
To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Zen] zazen
Hi Bill,
Yes
13, 2008 6:25 PM
To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Zen] zazen
Bill,
Good post with which I'm pretty much in agreement. Zen, or satori, is
certainly nothing above anyone's head as it is the natural state of
all
being. Satori is simply a matter of looking and seeing what is
actually
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To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Zen] zazen
Bill,
Thanks for your response. First I wasn't intending to criticize your views
personally, I was simply discussing the issues, so don't
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Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:01:58 PM
Subject: RE: [Zen] zazen
Sean,
I think the fundamental meditation practices of both zen and Vispassana
Buddhism are the same. There is a zen saying that when you're meditating
and thoughts appear, you should treat them like you would treat
Hi Bill,
I agree with your description of the two practices. Yes, I do differentiate
non-grasping and repressing or avoidance, although when I find myself avoiding
something I will sometimes label it as such - avoidance - and then let go of
that internal process.
I am new to the conceptual
know how
you see things. In the meantime, JUST SIT!
...Bill!
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Of Sean Lukens
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:32 AM
To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Zen] zazen
Hi Bill,
I agree with your description of the two practices
Hi folks,
I am new here and have a basic question. How is zazen different from
vipassana meditation? I practice the latter each day, sitting and not
grasping any thoughts, emotions, experience, etc, and this seems
similar to zazen.
But, I read someone on-line who adamantly said that vipassana
There are some zen meditation websites that sell zazen pads. Have any
of the ladies used these?
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What is the practice of zazen when encountering puns?
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How does menstruation affect your zazen practice? Do
hormonal
fluctuations affect satori? Does a zen
From: Cynth What is the practice of zazen when encountering puns?
I went to a three-day sesshin once, and at the end of it, after three days
of crappy food and sleepless nights on the floor, we had to listen to the
Roshi crack jokes in half-baked English as he got around to telling everyone
Last time I posted a bunch of penis jokes and later a
felt all bad and stuff. Is discomfort really any more
of an obstacle than comfort is an opportunity?
Methinks when you're cold, be cold buddha. When
you're hot, be hot buddha. But that is just what
methinks.
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