Man and women feels like clunky labelling to me. It will always be important to have these explorations of self identification and how they impact our experiences and behaviour, thanks for your work!
That was very interesting! As a female non-Zen-practioner I’ve always considered Zen to be a very masculine practice. The disclipline, the stoicism, the hierarchy, the silence, the self-torturing aspect, :) It was interesting to hear you speak about the masculine and feminine qualities you both need to cultivate in Zen. In the end they’re two sides of the same coin.
"What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski? Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost? Isn't that what makes a man? " "Hmmm... Sure, that and a pair of testicles."
Loving these reflections, and then a conversation with Brad also on his chanel, a great way to enjoy a Spring morning (in Australia). Thanks so much Jack. Peace to all ♥️🙏🌺
As a white woman who has said that very thing about white men, it was good to get your perspective. We all see things differently because we all landed here in a body and had to conform to society. I have that same ANGER that you do but for different reasons. I often relate back to the Bhagavad Gita and let go of my attachments and try not to make sense of it all but continue on the path that apparently I was put here to fulfill. AND STOP JUDGING. Thank you again! (Also I have 2 sons, 39 and 43, so I try NOT to think the way my conditioned self wants to)
That's a very funny Roshi story : when life isn't going your way, take a Xanax. In fact all your stuff about politics and plumbing at the beginning was a real roller coaster of a ride.
Well told but even a famous german musician named Dieter Bohlen once said he wouldn't bother his friends with his problems, one has to take care of them oneself. I think zen isn't needed either to understand that we have both (or more) genders in us. That is a rather common experience.
The "whiskey sutra" is one of my favorites you tell. Ive told it to a couple friends. Oh by they way, im including it in my Baldy Cliff Records book of koans based on your life... dont get mad, i checked with my extremely expensive team of lawyers and as long as i add a taisho, it's considered fair use. Cha-ching🙏🤑💰
The Zen monk's attire is so well finished off with a gay biker's leather peaked cap with chain. Yo! You mentioned 'spiritual bypassing' in a previous post, and I get what you mean (I think) in your cautioning against this, but isn't that really what we're doing in Zen practice, like 'bypassing' getting involved in the self that frets and buys into the same old ideas and stories about ourselves, the same old views and opinions, not getting involved in thoughts and feelings but letting them 'pass by' / 'by-pass'...? You guys sit with the breath and the body, but us Dogen purists don't even do that - we 'drop off body and mind' and the instruction is to let it all come and go while doing zazen. In some practice places I've been there seems to be not much emphasis on anything outside of that. 👍 👍
Maybe so, but not always so. I know from my own practice that I've used it as a place to hide, to zone out and switch off, as life in the real world burned down around me. Thankfully, the mind of practice doesn't like getting stuck for too long however, it seems.
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Man and women feels like clunky labelling to me. It will always be important to have these explorations of self identification and how they impact our experiences and behaviour, thanks for your work!
Great point! It is kinda clunky. Alternatives?? That's tricky too.
That was very interesting! As a female non-Zen-practioner I’ve always considered Zen to be a very masculine practice. The disclipline, the stoicism, the hierarchy, the silence, the self-torturing aspect, :)
It was interesting to hear you speak about the masculine and feminine qualities you both need to cultivate in Zen. In the end they’re two sides of the same coin.
Thank you!
I think that i never will forget the teaching of the "whiskey sutra". It is a good lesson and koan. Thank you for that!
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Thank you! 😃
"What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski? Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost? Isn't that what makes a man? "
"Hmmm... Sure, that and a pair of testicles."
Great movie, great line, not necessarily true, though.
But hey, at least no one cut off his Chohnson.
Greatest comment of all time on this RUclips channel.
Loving these reflections, and then a conversation with Brad also on his chanel, a great way to enjoy a Spring morning (in Australia). Thanks so much Jack. Peace to all ♥️🙏🌺
As a white woman who has said that very thing about white men, it was good to get your perspective. We all see things differently because we all landed here in a body and had to conform to society. I have that same ANGER that you do but for different reasons. I often relate back to the Bhagavad Gita and let go of my attachments and try not to make sense of it all but continue on the path that apparently I was put here to fulfill. AND STOP JUDGING. Thank you again! (Also I have 2 sons, 39 and 43, so I try NOT to think the way my conditioned self wants to)
Thank you for that, it’s a great perspective and I’m glad you shared it. Deep bows.
That's a very funny Roshi story : when life isn't going your way, take a Xanax. In fact all your stuff about politics and plumbing at the beginning was a real roller coaster of a ride.
Thank you Zen Confidential
Thank YOU Wharton Bizzo!
Well told but even a famous german musician named Dieter Bohlen once said he wouldn't bother his friends with his problems, one has to take care of them oneself.
I think zen isn't needed either to understand that we have both (or more) genders in us. That is a rather common experience.
amen brother! (amen sister!!)
From what you said, Buddhists seem similar to Libertarians in outlook, as much as a secular group can look like a religious one.
that’s interesting, I need to ponder that one.
The "whiskey sutra" is one of my favorites you tell. Ive told it to a couple friends.
Oh by they way, im including it in my Baldy Cliff Records book of koans based on your life... dont get mad, i checked with my extremely expensive team of lawyers and as long as i add a taisho, it's considered fair use. Cha-ching🙏🤑💰
Bro, I am in! I’ll write the introduction.
@zenconfidential25 lol
If Andrew Taint is a man I'm a woman, if they'll have me.
The Zen monk's attire is so well finished off with a gay biker's leather peaked cap with chain.
Yo! You mentioned 'spiritual bypassing' in a previous post, and I get what you mean (I think) in your cautioning against this, but isn't that really what we're doing in Zen practice, like 'bypassing' getting involved in the self that frets and buys into the same old ideas and stories about ourselves, the same old views and opinions, not getting involved in thoughts and feelings but letting them 'pass by' / 'by-pass'...?
You guys sit with the breath and the body, but us Dogen purists don't even do that - we 'drop off body and mind' and the instruction is to let it all come and go while doing zazen. In some practice places I've been there seems to be not much emphasis on anything outside of that. 👍 👍
I think it’s the opposite of bypassing, it’s total and complete immersion, and then passing through. yeah, true! the sotos know how to sit!!
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Maybe so, but not always so. I know from my own practice that I've used it as a place to hide, to zone out and switch off, as life in the real world burned down around me. Thankfully, the mind of practice doesn't like getting stuck for too long however, it seems.
Ok, I've done that too. I hear you
Yin & Yang. Relaxed energy is Ki.
Yes!