Comments on: A nice weekend in Spring http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/04/20/a-nice-weekend-in-spring/ My life as a father, Buddhist and Japanophile. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: sekishin http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/04/20/a-nice-weekend-in-spring/#comment-2868 sekishin Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:02:30 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3743#comment-2868 Yes on your thoughts about Dogen (I am currently going through one volume of four of the Shobgenzo): meditation, chants, etc. are tools to bring awareness to every moment and every task . . . Yes on your thoughts about Dogen (I am currently going through one volume of four of the Shobgenzo): meditation, chants, etc. are tools to bring awareness to every moment and every task . . .

]]> By: Marcus http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/04/20/a-nice-weekend-in-spring/#comment-2597 Marcus Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:39:14 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3743#comment-2597 Hi Doug, Yes, great post! I agree with you on the importance of the precepts. Simply bearing them in mind and trying one's best to follow them is itself a thorough practice - and one you can carry out no matter where you are or what you are doing. And the results of following the precepts are incalculable, but also clear to see in this very life. Making it a direct and powerful practice with clear results! Amazing when you come to think of it! All the very best, Kwan Seum Bosal, Marcus Hi Doug,

Yes, great post! I agree with you on the importance of the precepts. Simply bearing them in mind and trying one’s best to follow them is itself a thorough practice – and one you can carry out no matter where you are or what you are doing.

And the results of following the precepts are incalculable, but also clear to see in this very life. Making it a direct and powerful practice with clear results! Amazing when you come to think of it!

All the very best,

Kwan Seum Bosal,

Marcus

]]> By: Doug http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/04/20/a-nice-weekend-in-spring/#comment-2591 Doug Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:56:45 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3743#comment-2591 <strong>St. Anarchy</strong>: Welcome to the JLR! Glad you found that useful. For me the way to transmute this stuff has been two-fold: to understand the Dharma as it is as best I can, so it kind of internalizes after a while. Second, to focus more on figuring out how to practice the Dharma at work and with family, than for myself. Turning things outward, in other words. Best of luck! <strong>Warrior Two</strong>: Good to hear from you. It's been a while. Yeah, I get into those moods too, but it occurred to me that I've already piled enough on top of myself as it is, why add more? Instead, I figured it's better to utilize what i already have to the best of my ability. :) St. Anarchy: Welcome to the JLR! Glad you found that useful. For me the way to transmute this stuff has been two-fold: to understand the Dharma as it is as best I can, so it kind of internalizes after a while. Second, to focus more on figuring out how to practice the Dharma at work and with family, than for myself. Turning things outward, in other words. Best of luck!

Warrior Two: Good to hear from you. It’s been a while. Yeah, I get into those moods too, but it occurred to me that I’ve already piled enough on top of myself as it is, why add more? Instead, I figured it’s better to utilize what i already have to the best of my ability. :)

]]> By: Warrior Two http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/04/20/a-nice-weekend-in-spring/#comment-2590 Warrior Two Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:20:48 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3743#comment-2590 Thanks for the reminder in that last bit. I was in the shower today feeling like I should force myself to meditate more than I do. Thanks for the reminder in that last bit. I was in the shower today feeling like I should force myself to meditate more than I do.

]]> By: St. Anarchy http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/04/20/a-nice-weekend-in-spring/#comment-2586 St. Anarchy Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:17:56 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3743#comment-2586 Great post. I really need to work on transmuting my life into Buddhism, rather than just seeing dharma practice as another "chore". I'm always frustrated if I don't have time to meditate or to chant---and I'm also very much aware that this is the wrong way to approach practice! Great post. I really need to work on transmuting my life into Buddhism, rather than just seeing dharma practice as another “chore”. I’m always frustrated if I don’t have time to meditate or to chant—and I’m also very much aware that this is the wrong way to approach practice!

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