Ian and Dkotschessa, Thank you both for your posts. They were on point, full of good information and written in responsible, caring manner.
When I began participating in this forum 6-months or so ago I hoped it would fill a void in my practice by providing a sangha. These two posts are a good example of the type of exchange and feedback I was looking for. I've practiced zen for over 40 years. I've had the privilege of being introduced to zen and guided through koan study by two wonderful teachers. Both were Japanese Roshi's so my zen heritage is from the Japanese zen Buddhist traditions. Both my original teachers are dead now. I have not had meaningful contact with a teacher for over 10 years and have undoubtedly developed some quirks and misconceptions which are some of the dangers of practicing alone. I live in a country full of Buddhists [not zen Buddhists], but I have yet to meet one, including the monks and the temple heads, that represent Buddhism the way you two have presented, and I used to understand and believe. I will take what you have offered with thanks and will give all of your postings very serious consideration. Gassho . . . Bill! ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Join modern day disciples reach the disfigured and poor with hope and healing http://us.click.yahoo.com/lMct6A/Vp3LAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
