This story is incredible! It’s both humorous and insightful. You've wonderfully captured the essence of making that journey from a clueless teenager to experiencing more clarity and valuable lessons in life.
Your honor I have the lightning but cannot hold it. It sounds like my idea of a valuable use of free time. I would be honored to join your ranks, but I haven't strained myself to total exhaustion (yet). I don't search for the community, because what can be found can be real, and I have a lot of myself. I would be so grateful to meditate with serious students.
The best part of sesshin is sleeping not sleeping. But I love sitting. I was at page street city center in the early 70s. The little Berkeley Zendo until recently.
How nice! You must've encountered Ed a bit over the years. I briefly visited Green Gulch when I lived in Santa Cruz and popped into SF Area. You were there during the Baker Roshi years.
This story is incredible! It’s both humorous and insightful. You've wonderfully captured the essence of making that journey from a clueless teenager to experiencing more clarity and valuable lessons in life.
Thank you. 🙏
Your honor I have the lightning but cannot hold it. It sounds like my idea of a valuable use of free time. I would be honored to join your ranks, but I haven't strained myself to total exhaustion (yet). I don't search for the community, because what can be found can be real, and I have a lot of myself. I would be so grateful to meditate with serious students.
The best part of sesshin is sleeping not sleeping. But I love sitting. I was at page street city center in the early 70s. The little Berkeley Zendo until recently.
How nice! You must've encountered Ed a bit over the years. I briefly visited Green Gulch when I lived in Santa Cruz and popped into SF Area. You were there during the Baker Roshi years.
More karmic connection between you and me, brother: I've sat sesshin at ZMM.🧘🏻♂️
Oh wow. Small world! When was that? The jewel net of Indra at work again.
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That was great! Loved the remarks you made to the teacher! And love their repkies! Great storytelling!
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