Sunday, September 30, 2012

風喘気息 (fu zen ki soku)


風喘気息
fu zen ki soku 


Rev Ito described the zengo indicating how to take a breath during zazen. 

Fu:  Wind.  Describing taking a breath loudly.
Zen: Not smooth breathing. 
Ki: Rough breath. 
Soku: This word represents perfect breath which is quiet, smooth and not rough.

Rev Ito mentioned that he was taught to breath in for 7 seconds and out for 23 seconds during zazen.  




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Sunday, September 9, 2012

You are your own teacher



You are your own teacher.

Ann Kugyo spoke about her thoughts on "emerging and becoming".



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Sunday, September 2, 2012

行住坐臥 (gyo ju za ga)

行住坐臥
gyo ju za ga


Rev Ito explained this zengo. This zengo represents 24 hours in human life.

Gyo: Walk, your activity
Jyu: Living
Za: Sitting
Ga: Sleep


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