End of year solicitation letter from Larry
Instructions for living a life: Pay attention Be astonished. Tell about it. Mary Oliver Hello TTS Members and Friends, One of the simplest instructions I was ever given when starting my Zen practice was “Sit down, shut up, pay attention.” Of course, I have read many words since then that have been written to give more details and to cover the subtleties of zazen, but all those words boil down to that short and simple invitation to pay attention. Through this unadorned practice we have the opportunity every minute to welcome reality and be astonished, to experience wonder, surprise, and awe....
Read MoreWeaving Wind and Stone – a new book by Lee Shields
In Weaving Wind and Stone, Leland Shields uses stories from Zen koans that can help you connect everyday relationships with the mysteries that are right here and right now. Whether you are already practicing Zen meditation or are new to it, this book invites you to explore ancient Zen koans. At moments when your heart or mind might be closed, Weaving Wind and Stone asks simple and sometimes demanding questions from koans that can guide us on the Way. Visit Book Website
Read MoreZenkai (January 12, 2025) with Lee – In Person and Zoom
Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and current Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule. Guidelines are likely to change before the event, so check again as the date gets closer. If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. Zoom Link: Send email to ttssangha@gmail.com. If this will be your first event with TTS, we will arrange for an orientation prior to the...
Read MoreObserving — A Talk By Madelon Bolling — November 10, 2024
Daowu’s Condolence: Case 55 of the Blue Cliff Record Daowu and Jianyuan went to a house to pay condolences. Yuan rapped on the coffin and asked, “Living or dead?” Daowu said, “Living I won’t say. Dead I won’t say.” Jianyuan said, “Why won’t you say?” Daowu said, “Won’t say! Won’t say!” During their return trip, Jianyuan said, “Hoshang, please tell me right away. If you don’t, I’ll hit you.” Daowu said, “You may hit me if you like, but I won’t say.” Jianyuan hit him....
Read MoreZenkai (December 8, 2024) with Lee and Madelon – In Person and Zoom
Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and current Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule. Guidelines are likely to change before the event, so check again as the date gets closer. If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. Zoom Link: Send email to ttssangha@gmail.com. If this will be your first event with TTS, we will arrange for an orientation prior...
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