ZEN - SEEK NOTHING, JUST SIT

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“The spirit gives life, the flesh counts for nothing,” the scriptures advise us. All of these things that we perceive as ourselves are of the flesh. In terms of infinity, they “count for nothing.”

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 You don't need to be in a monastery to live like this, though I suspect it must be fun! Simple living and minimalism make life more contemplative as well. I like 4am the dead of night! <--that is when my day begins! ^

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The cursor in the middle of the screen presents some interesting dukkha! Thanks for the upload

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Give some thought to the following three quotes from the scriptures. “God is too pure to behold iniquity.” “God made all that was made and all that God made was good.” “Your eyes are too pure to look on evil, you cannot tolerate wrong.” Almost identical observations have been made in all religions. The Holy Koran puts it this way, “Whatever good you have is all from God, whatever evil, all is from yourself.”

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From my experience, meditating helps that the body does not interfere. The body has to feel good, otherwise you keep thinking about how to suppress the disorder. So I didn't meditate sitting, with a strained back, but in a semi-recumbent position in bed. I have several pillows (pillows 40 x 60 cm) on my back and one pillow under each of my arms, which are next to the body, so it's comfortable and I cover myself with the duvet, so it's warm. So the body feels good and does not disturb. I keep my eyes closed. Now only the thoughts are there. Thoughts calm down best if you leave them as they are, but don't think actively, just observe. Some topics are so urgent that you actively think about them. That's OK then. What is decisive, however, is the inactive observation of the thoughts. Once the most pressing problems have been thought through, thinking calms down and a void sets in, which proves to be very restful after meditation. One is no longer driven by constant thinking, one has taken a vacation from thinking, so to speak. And you come into contact with spirits and get to know the magical possibilities of the spirit world.

AThe average man who does not know what to do with this life, wants another one which shall last forever. —ANATOLE FRANCE
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Sometimes the people around you won't understand your journey. They don't need to, it's not for them

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Living while suffering as a practice is what I'll take with me from Hirotada, the father.

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I met 93 year old Zen Monk Stan ''Butan'' White at the Hokoji Zendo in Taos New Mexico. In some ways he seemed to regret ''just sitting'' with his life. He fought in WW2 and Korea, he was a welder and an artist and got mixed up with the Beat Generation guys, Ginsberg, and Kerouac and Suzuki Roshi in California. We talked a lot about spending some time at a Zendo but not wasting a lifetime in quiet contemplation of what could have been. You won't regret spending a year or two in this way, but don't lose yourself.

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Everything looks so romantic, so mysterious, and luring on the screen, but go and do it! An excruciating monastic life, of hunger, lack of proper sleep, regimented to the smallest movement. And all that for the eventuality that you may receive the news that at the bottom line, there is "Nobody Home", that you have never been born, and that you'll never die. In case you had the inclination, and in your place I will meditate on all aspects and the remote probability of a reward. you may be bullied. I received the news that there was Nobody Home in my place wearing pajamas, smoking, drinking coffee, and in the company of Jojo the cat. Well eaten, well rested, and listening to classical music. Signed by Rinzai Zen Master Musashi Tetsukobu

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