In Today's Talk, we continue our dance with the 信心銘, called the Xinxinming in Chinese and the Shinjinmei in Japanese, and by a variety of names in English
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:February 3rd-4th, 2023 - OUR MONTHLY 4-hour Treeleaf ZAZENKAI - Shinjinmei (II) »

February 2023 Monthly Zazenkai Talk (Shinjinmei Series, part 2)

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This week, Master Keizan tells us what Zazen is, and is not (and also to have clean feet).
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:June 2024, Monthly Zazenkai »

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (4)

This week, Master Keizan offers practical advice, relevant even today, although some bits maybe more suited to the 13th Century, on one's life surrounding Zazen Practice.
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: Treeleaf Sangha's May Monthly Zazenkai »

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (3)

We continue our series on Master Keizan's 'Zazen-Yōjinki'or 'Notes to Keep in Heart for Zazen'
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:HERE»

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's Zazen-Yojinki (2)

Master Keizan, considered with Master Dogen one of the two "Founders" of Soto Zen in Japan, lived from 1264 to 1325. His essay “Zazen-Yōjinki” might be considered an expansion and further exploration of Dogen's explanation of Zazen, the 'Fukanzazengi'. The advice is often very practical, covering such topics as how to sit, breathe, what to wear, eat beforehand and what to do on those days when the mind just won't settle down, while other parts of the essay (such as today's portion) are wild, willy and mind wowing as only Zen writings can be!
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:March 2024 Monthly Zazenkai»

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's Zazen-Yojinki (1)

Today's Talk will reflect on our "Dedication of Merit", which we recite each time, but maybe without looking closely
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:OUR MONTHLY 4-hour Treeleaf ZAZENKAI - Dedication of Merit»

February 2023 Monthly Zazenkai Talk (Shinjinmei Series, part 2)

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