Oh, I wasn't familiar with the house-builder quote from the Dhammapada, how wonderful. Now I see that Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche referenced it when he said, "Get out of the construction business! Stop building bridges across the raging waters of samsaric existence, attempting to reach the “far shore,” nirvana." Bows for your efforts and this inspiring post.
Thanks for the great posts. Just finished Rohatsu with Valley Streams Zendo in Sacramento from less than ideal remote location. So loved it. Relaunches us on the path
Hi Simone, that's wonderful to hear that you just sat rohatsu with Valley Streams! As Dogen says, "Here is the place; Here the way unfolds." All there is, is unfolding! We gotta just keep paying attention. Happy Holi-daze! Take good care. Bowing from Tassajara
This was such a gift. Today, I am leaving for my first sesshin (at Green Gulch) and have wondered, "Why am I doing this strange thing?" This, what you wrote here, answers my question. Thank you.
https://johnshanewayofthepoet.substack.com/p/bodies-are-failing-thingsalways-overcome?r=4max28
Oh, I wasn't familiar with the house-builder quote from the Dhammapada, how wonderful. Now I see that Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche referenced it when he said, "Get out of the construction business! Stop building bridges across the raging waters of samsaric existence, attempting to reach the “far shore,” nirvana." Bows for your efforts and this inspiring post.
Thank you! A great gathering of words helping me "just sit" a little bit more
Helping me too!
Thank you for assembling this. 🌻
Thanks for the great posts. Just finished Rohatsu with Valley Streams Zendo in Sacramento from less than ideal remote location. So loved it. Relaunches us on the path
Hi Simone, that's wonderful to hear that you just sat rohatsu with Valley Streams! As Dogen says, "Here is the place; Here the way unfolds." All there is, is unfolding! We gotta just keep paying attention. Happy Holi-daze! Take good care. Bowing from Tassajara
This was such a gift. Today, I am leaving for my first sesshin (at Green Gulch) and have wondered, "Why am I doing this strange thing?" This, what you wrote here, answers my question. Thank you.
Strange indeed, and profoundly transformative, illuminating and nourishing. Enjoy!
Wonderful collection of Rohatsu reflections, and happy Bodhi day!
Hi Maia, thanks for reading and commenting. Happy Bodhi day to you too!!