planet:.... let me see..can this be earth...?
what no mat?.. just a dusty wooden floor...... joining of mind? ah with whom? which others? those on the dusty wooden floor? merle Merle, Mike, I agree with Mike. Nothing special. It helps to have a teacher, and practice in the presence of the group, practicing. It -- the group -- our consideration for the group -- applies upon us a certain social pressure, you'll see. And aside from that, it is otherwise/manywise helpful, too. I'll say no more. The true blessedness of sesshin can only come through to you ...on sesshin. Others will be there. Or, are they others? "Sesshin" means, "joining of the mind", or "joining the mind". You'll see! If not in this life, then, when? I won't say. There's not a "mat" to be found. What Planet are you from, really? I want to know. It's my Profession. --Joe --- In [email protected], "mike" wrote: > > Merle, > > You're kind of correct. You don't have to be in any particular place or > sitting in any particular position on any particular kind of seat. As long as > you can sit still, with spine erect, for around 10 - 30 minutes, and stayed > focused on an object of meditation (the breath works for most), then this is > all you'll ever need (along with the good guidance of a person who has trod > the path you are on). It's the simplest thing in the world, but just don't > think it's easy. > > Mike > > --- In [email protected], Merle Lester wrote: > > > > and as the saying goes "the caravan moves on".. > > > > we waved good bye many moons ago to the ruby cheeked monks and diamond > > ladies... > > > > the search for the golden flower is not to be found in dusty musty dark > > halls sitting on handwoven mats
