Left to right, Madelon, Lee
Introduction to Zen Meditation
Talk given by Lee Shields – May 12, 2013 Welcome to those of you new to Three Treasures (TTS), to Zen, and welcome to all my old friends in the dharma, joining again for a day of Zazen – Zen meditation. In my talk today I wanted to specifically offer an introduction to this practice of Zen that has meant much to me in my life. While my remarks are intended for people new to our group or new to Zen, I will leave it to old friends to see if you can find anything of use to you as well. I think there is some value to sometimes reflect on...
read moreBlue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun-Men’s Good Day
Talk given by Scott Ruplin Zenkai, Dec. 3-4, 2011 Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun-Men taught by saying, “I do not ask you about before the 15th of the month. Come, give a phrase about after the 15th:” He himself responded, “Every day is a good day” First let’s say some words about the life and teaching of Master Yun-Men Wen Yen, who is called Ummon in Japan. Most of this information comes from The Roaring Stream, bu Foster and Shoemaker, and Zen Dust, and the book Master Yun-Men by Urs App. There’s also a pretty extensive Wikipedia entry about...
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The talks from the Beginners’ Zazenkai, held November 11-13 at Dharma Gate, can now be listened on the Mountain Lamp website: “Talks for Beginners in 2 Parts” Also please join the Shin Jin Mei conversation on the web. Jack and the folks from the Palouse group are studying the Verse on the Faith Mind, and Jack provides comments on the section under study that week. Then the group and individuals send in their comments. This is a lovely way to study, stay connected to practice… & you don’t have to leave your...
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