When I practiced with the Ocean Gate Zen Center sangha in Capitola, a 30s-ish practitioner said that he’d be spending the following two weeks at Tassajara and asked if anyone had any advice. Shinshu Roberts Roshi piped up without missing a beat and said with a smile, “Bring lots of snacks!” 🤭
Ha! It's so interesting to watch the mind that wants to snack all the time. Back in the city, I'd catch myself snacking on something while walking around the apartment. I'm much more attuned to not doing that here. Sit down while eating is one of the guidelines. Bowing from a creekside cabin!
Oh, the allure of the backdoor! Does the towntrip still bring in requested treats for residents? In my time, we were allowed five items. One of my neighbors there considered a case of Coke one item.
Hi there! We're having at personal town trip on Oct. 20th. No gummies are on my list. Gonna get some organic carrot juice and beet juice. Yes, you can still buy five items and it used to be that you could buy as many as you want of each of those items. I never pushed the limit though!
When I practiced with the Ocean Gate Zen Center sangha in Capitola, a 30s-ish practitioner said that he’d be spending the following two weeks at Tassajara and asked if anyone had any advice. Shinshu Roberts Roshi piped up without missing a beat and said with a smile, “Bring lots of snacks!” 🤭
Ha! It's so interesting to watch the mind that wants to snack all the time. Back in the city, I'd catch myself snacking on something while walking around the apartment. I'm much more attuned to not doing that here. Sit down while eating is one of the guidelines. Bowing from a creekside cabin!
Oh, the allure of the backdoor! Does the towntrip still bring in requested treats for residents? In my time, we were allowed five items. One of my neighbors there considered a case of Coke one item.
Thank, Heather!
Hi there! We're having at personal town trip on Oct. 20th. No gummies are on my list. Gonna get some organic carrot juice and beet juice. Yes, you can still buy five items and it used to be that you could buy as many as you want of each of those items. I never pushed the limit though!