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 More2019 Year End Letter
Yes It could happen any time, tornado, Earthquake, Armageddon. It could happen. Or sunshine, love, salvation. It could, you know. That’s why we wake And look out—no guarantees In this life. But some bonuses, like morning, Like right now, like noon, Like evening. ~William Stafford December, 2019 Hello Sangha Members and Friends – Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! This has been my mantra for the past five months as I have been recovering from a serious bicycle injury that occurred in late May. Although I was debilitated for a time and am still a bit gimpy, I am happy to be alive and to not have...
Read MoreNewsletter Winter 2011
Our newsletter includes our most recent schedule, talks, poems, and who does what in our sangha. All sangha members also receive the newsletter in their mailboxes. If you want that, too, just sign up to become a member of Three Treasures Sangha. Winter 2011 Newsletter
Read MoreNewsletter Archive
Our newsletter includes our most recent schedule, talks, poems, and who does what in our sangha. You can find most of that information on this website, but many people prefer to receive it in their mailbox three times a year. We send it to all sangha members, but everyone can read it by download it from here. Here you’ll find newsletters dating back to 2005: Winter 2005 Spring 2005 Autumn 2005 Spring 2006 Summer 2006 Autumn 2006 Winter 2007 Summer 2007 Autumn 2007 Winter 2008 Summer 2008 Spring 2009 Autumn 2009 Summer 2010 Winter...
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