tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post7077314651714095454..comments2023-10-30T00:42:32.682-07:00Comments on Whitebelt Zen: E-Sangha's - Coins in the Donation BoxLauren http://www.blogger.com/profile/08148785647986873693noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post-26768993144692056882009-04-30T11:51:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:51:00.000-07:00Jordan, Glenda, Uku
Thanks for the coins!
Harry,...Jordan, Glenda, Uku<br /><br />Thanks for the coins!<br /><br />Harry,<br />Reposted with typo fixed---<br /><br />Yes, I've got a definite dharma-crush on Sawaki. And I really need to get fresh dose these days. I have been struggling quite a bit between the "real matter" and the nicey-nicey.<br /><br />Graham Chapman in drag comes to mind "oooh Buddism's alright I guess, but the chris'tians have such nice churches, I mean..., and me bum keeps fallin' asleep and all."Lauren https://www.blogger.com/profile/08148785647986873693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post-57291356425754831472009-04-30T05:38:00.000-07:002009-04-30T05:38:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lauren https://www.blogger.com/profile/08148785647986873693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post-51830898096104206052009-04-29T18:04:00.000-07:002009-04-29T18:04:00.000-07:00P.s.
Have you ever considered that 'taking refuge...P.s.<br /><br />Have you ever considered that 'taking refuge' is giving refuge to everything?<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Harry.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168631752214481563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post-24802910442557416272009-04-29T17:59:00.000-07:002009-04-29T17:59:00.000-07:00Lauren,
Congrats on 'getting made'. I hope you're...Lauren,<br /><br />Congrats on 'getting made'. I hope you're feeding that bird.<br /><br />I generally agree with the sentiment of your post. On the other hand: don't let the crucial matter of your practicing enlightenment for *all beings* depend on the internet, Mr. Bodhisattva!!!<br /><br />Now, that seemed like a balanced post (helpful/critical).<br /><br />Maybe you have read it already, but try some of the Kodo Sawaki Roshi stuff, he had a way of cutting through all the nicey, nicey cosy little idea of 'supportive sangha' bullshit (where 'supportive' means 'dependant'). He was a real adult, very independent:<br /><br />"There’s nothing more funny than old women looking for “inspiration”. Everything for them is “inspirational” even if it’s only worth as much as pigeon shit. Anyway, this idea of inspiration is mistaken: isn’t it just personal inspiration they’re talking about? They’re only taking refuge in Buddha because they hope to get something out of it."<br /><br />From:<br />http://www.antaiji.dogen-zen.de/eng/kodo-sawaki-to-you.shtml<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Harry.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168631752214481563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post-17749200280758733822009-04-27T19:27:00.000-07:002009-04-27T19:27:00.000-07:00pa-tunk :-)
Gassho,
Glendapa-tunk :-)<br /><br />Gassho,<br />GlendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009883418396210370.post-34794736506368911132009-04-27T17:19:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:19:00.000-07:00Yep!Yep!SlowZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589294912054724123noreply@blogger.com