tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.comments2021-02-12T21:35:16.989-08:00Both Sides / No Sides: A Zen CommunityBoth Sides / No Sides: A Zen Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163575736851207865noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-23025943383014693132018-05-24T04:15:41.599-07:002018-05-24T04:15:41.599-07:00thanks this is good blog.
broadway cheap ticketsthanks this is good blog.<br /><a href="http://www.broadwayadvisor.org/" rel="nofollow">broadway cheap tickets</a><br />Rajputseohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486278247228119068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-12670787170096588222017-02-18T17:17:26.925-08:002017-02-18T17:17:26.925-08:00You are welcome. GasshoYou are welcome. GasshoDaiho Hilbert-Roshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09265929378244475815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-53901059683081755832014-12-01T12:19:40.280-08:002014-12-01T12:19:40.280-08:00Completely unplanned, I had the pleasure of having...Completely unplanned, I had the pleasure of having a conversation on Skype with Kobutsu after his procedure. I had no clue of his situation until he brought it up, almost in passing. Kobutsu related his story to me which involved not only being in a cold parking lot with a car that wouldn't start but a ambulance ride to the hospital for a stent. He had been discharged from the hospital only a short time before he spoke to me.<br /><br />Of course, because he is Kobutsu Malone, he had a cup of coffee and Harley-Bear at his side at all times. Kobutsu even got up to refill his cup - where I learned he does not have a coffee pot but brews his coffee a cup at a time in the microwave.<br /><br />All through the conversation, Kobutsu never turned his attention away from my questions and in fact, as we talked, I mentioned how hard it was to explain dana to my formerly-Pentecostal wife and her still-Pentecostal family. Kobutsu agreed and soon mentioned how he was grateful to the doctors, nurses and the ambulance guys and that he would send them each a card to thank them.<br /><br />After our talk, I wondered how I could practice dana in my own life. Realizing now how Kobutsu has practiced dana with his talk with me and knowing now of his situation, starting my own practice of dana will be pretty easy.<br /><br />I would bet Kobutsu would not want donations given in pity but certainly, if you have dana in your heart and mind, your donations will be welcome.<br /><br />Maybe he would like a coffee pot?Mike Kawaharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222049301310265948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-62033550238161008612014-07-21T04:57:18.310-07:002014-07-21T04:57:18.310-07:00I would like to appreciate that this is very nice ...I would like to appreciate that this is very nice article having great information.<br /><a href="http://webuyephomes.com/" rel="nofollow">house buyers el paso<br /></a> Webuyhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368960367312232792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-24901792197585360242013-06-12T15:50:00.178-07:002013-06-12T15:50:00.178-07:00You're right, as always.You're right, as always. Both Sides / No Sides: A Zen Communityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163575736851207865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-45419999308359162902013-06-12T15:48:28.662-07:002013-06-12T15:48:28.662-07:00Gerardo, great that you came to sit with us last n...Gerardo, great that you came to sit with us last night. I hope this gets to you as I didn't get your email address. Thanks for this comment. My best to you and your family. BobbyBoth Sides / No Sides: A Zen Communityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163575736851207865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-45829613368819176172012-12-25T17:26:29.151-08:002012-12-25T17:26:29.151-08:00Oh I forgot to add...if so you can contact me at m...Oh I forgot to add...if so you can contact me at mrsb.and.mrb@gmail.com. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-10886483498882635212012-12-25T17:25:19.278-08:002012-12-25T17:25:19.278-08:00Is there a Sangha here in Alamogordo?? (= Thank yo...Is there a Sangha here in Alamogordo?? (= Thank you. ...AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-63903836608055515642012-11-14T14:01:56.940-08:002012-11-14T14:01:56.940-08:00Every morning, when, in silence I go back to my hu...Every morning, when, in silence I go back to my hut, I find the same familiar beasts, hanging out in my soul. Horrible, yet desirable. They’re old friends. Although I meditate in hopes of them disappearing, I´m convinced that, at a deeper level, I don´t really want them to go. They have guided me throughout my life and have brought me to where I am (not that bad of a place). What would be of me without my monsters? Can I trust the blissful yet alien terrain of the dharma over my familiar, yet painful world of mara? Perhaps I haven´t suffered enough in this life to, as St. John of the Cross puts it, be guided by the thirst. Or perhaps, if I continue counting breaths for long enough, I´ll reach sufficient insight to honestly want my home back.<br />Beautiful story, thanks for sharing.<br />Gerardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157755053589704322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-6293744691651767362012-10-18T11:31:27.926-07:002012-10-18T11:31:27.926-07:00Gosh, if you're so into paying attention, why ...Gosh, if you're so into paying attention, why don't you pay more attention to your wife?<br /><br />Your wifeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650775434653183036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-15930097436758866622012-06-28T21:56:26.051-07:002012-06-28T21:56:26.051-07:00It is a koan. You're absolutely right.It is a koan. You're absolutely right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-27369842422491684302012-06-03T16:35:40.688-07:002012-06-03T16:35:40.688-07:00SUSAN FEENY ADDED THIS THOUGHFUL RESPONSE TO OUR A...SUSAN FEENY ADDED THIS THOUGHFUL RESPONSE TO OUR ANNOUNCEMENT OF HER DECISION TO DO JUKAI AND TO SEW HER OWN RAKUSU. I'M ADDING IT HERE SO THAT THE CIRCLE WILL BE COMPLETE. I THNAK SUSAN FOR HER PARTICIPATION IN BOTH SIDES / NO SIDES ZEN COMMUNITY. MAY HER PRACTICE BE STRONG AND A BLESSING TO ALL OF HER COMMUNITIES. --Bobby Byrd<br /><br />Thank you for the support and kind words. I may come looking for some help if I get tangled in my thread.<br /><br />As far as the date for Jukai goes, nothing is set, I mentioned September because it is the next three day retreat at Prajna Zendo but it could also be in December during the Rohatsu retreat. It has been a couple of years since I decided to follow the Buddha Way and work with the precepts but I felt I needed to first find a personal teacher. <br /><br />I have only studied in the Maezumi Roshi lineage for about five years. I started to meditate almost 39 years ago but was stuck on the idea of being independent though all the books said I should find a teacher. I guess I thought they were talking to other people not me when they said that. It took me a long time to work through that. Of course having a teacher would have helped me move through that a lot faster. Not having a teacher was like letting the drunkest person in the car do the driving. I highly recommend that others that are deluded in this same way take heed and find a teacher.<br /><br />At some point I hope to take up the challenge of Koan study and both Musai Roshi and Daishin Sensei at Prajna Zendo have completed all of the Koans. There are not many in the US that have done that. I doubt I will ever be able to complete all 700 +/- koans but I think that practice might help me work with my mind as I age as well as be beneficial to my Zen practice. It is a different way to work with the teachings. I can use all the help I can get.<br /><br />When I came to Clear Mind I already was a member of another Sangha and studying with other teachers. I came because I needed local support and was encouraged to do so by my other teachers. At first I struggled with how to fit in because the wording for membership did not seem to fit so I decided to forget trying to make it fit and just show up and practice. Did I say the word “I” again? Sounds like a broken record. It was really simple once I got out of the way. I feel that I belong to the Clear Mind Sangha as well and am thankful that I have two wonderful local teachers to work with along with a close Sangha where I can practice and grow.<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement! A veggie pot luck sounds great at any time.Both Sides / No Sides: A Zen Communityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163575736851207865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-14869859701017894942012-05-18T16:22:02.771-07:002012-05-18T16:22:02.771-07:00hi there, i send you a mail, i´ll be pleced to mee...hi there, i send you a mail, i´ll be pleced to meet you and all your community, im from chihuahua, chihuahua, my english is not the best, but i´ll like to learn more about you guysalexo088https://www.blogger.com/profile/15480536264896421817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-20927520565770277262012-04-25T20:44:36.627-07:002012-04-25T20:44:36.627-07:00Dharma expressed in many ways / comes at you fom a...Dharma expressed in many ways / comes at you fom all sides / all angles / expressed with "no heart" maybe / but "the song remains the same" / just need the eyes to see....bernard hemensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13610843552326869416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-17099360473960574322012-04-03T21:41:42.373-07:002012-04-03T21:41:42.373-07:00A good place to sit, and stare at the wall. And I ...A good place to sit, and stare at the wall. And I love this blog post - Thanks, Bobby Kankin Byrd!LunaLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509391835429394150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-76703073044897535212011-11-09T15:12:03.925-08:002011-11-09T15:12:03.925-08:00Performance art...Performance art...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-28851460418540402782010-12-19T10:51:17.592-08:002010-12-19T10:51:17.592-08:00I really love this teaching. I first found it onli...I really love this teaching. I first found it online well over 10 years ago while I was in a different job, in a different state than where I live now. I printed the page off, laminated it, and used it as a bookmark. Whenever I was stressed I read through the page and remembered to keep a correct view of what was going on. I recently realized that the bookmark is long lost, either stuck in the middle of one of my books somewhere, or possibly in a book that's no longer mine. I was really glad to find out that this is still posted online.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957404327910297457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-67188909240819277892010-08-18T23:42:45.530-07:002010-08-18T23:42:45.530-07:00Congratulations!!! Tell me when you are able to se...Congratulations!!! Tell me when you are able to send missioners monks to Guatemala!<br /><br />In GashoKoan Resueltohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293480432386680576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-56957081936317829522010-07-01T22:12:46.136-07:002010-07-01T22:12:46.136-07:00I love Joko Beck teachings... Everyday Zen and Not...I love Joko Beck teachings... Everyday Zen and Nothing Special were two books that made me see the things from another totally new point of view...Koan Resueltohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293480432386680576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-15384914481954450492010-06-07T18:32:06.876-07:002010-06-07T18:32:06.876-07:00Bow to the Buddha in yourself... How truly is that...Bow to the Buddha in yourself... How truly is that!!!Koan Resueltohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293480432386680576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-43292705301611547202010-04-22T14:13:27.596-07:002010-04-22T14:13:27.596-07:00In the distance... I bow to you...In the distance... I bow to you...Koan Resueltohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293480432386680576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-63324232454547402052010-02-03T15:08:17.650-08:002010-02-03T15:08:17.650-08:00This saddnes me so much. So many of my employees h...This saddnes me so much. So many of my employees have been hurt the past two years.Sebastianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14111027704449688254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110359203560911105.post-42898667007365540042009-11-06T22:32:53.736-08:002009-11-06T22:32:53.736-08:00Boy, you can tell I've been out of town for a ...Boy, you can tell I've been out of town for a while. I just noticed that I had already included a note about Loori. Oh well. He can use two notes to celebrate his life and death.Bobby Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990783036661848472noreply@blogger.com