Comments on: UPAYA ZEN CENTER RETREAT http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/ Official Site Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: premji jairam babaria http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-11374 premji jairam babaria Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:49:31 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-11374 This is something that feeds heart.Zazen means simply to sit not doing anything,mentally included.But this is the most difficult exercise as our mind all the time chatter.I dont know whether Jane has read 'Essays in Zen Buddhism'by D.T.Suzuki late zen master.If not read then Jane must read this book.And other book which I liked on Zen Buddhism is by Philips Bernard.Teaching of Zen is not scriputural but practical.IN some monastary a koan is given to student to work on like 'one hadn clapping'to decipher the core meaning not intellectually but actually.When suddenly the inherent meaning is grasped by the student he goes under experience of Satori that is awakening of intelligence.A new vistas are opened before the student and ignorance is dispelled.Since Jane has attended Uapaya zen centre retreat must have undergone Satori experience. This is something that feeds heart.Zazen means simply to sit not doing anything,mentally included.But this is the most difficult exercise as our mind all the time chatter.I dont know whether Jane has read ‘Essays in Zen Buddhism’by D.T.Suzuki late zen master.If not read then Jane must read this book.And other book which I liked on Zen Buddhism is by Philips Bernard.Teaching of Zen is not scriputural but practical.IN some monastary a koan is given to student to work on like ‘one hadn clapping’to decipher the core meaning not intellectually but actually.When suddenly the inherent meaning is grasped by the student he goes under experience of Satori that is awakening of intelligence.A new vistas are opened before the student and ignorance is dispelled.Since Jane has attended Uapaya zen centre retreat must have undergone Satori experience.

]]> By: Tom Vitale http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-10809 Tom Vitale Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:40:03 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-10809 http://www.plumvillage.org/dharma-talks/video/238-a-collective-awakening-for-the-future-of-our-planet.html A Collective Awakening for the Future of our Planet Thich Nhat Hanh http://www.plumvillage.org/dharma-talks/video/238-a-collective-awakening-for-the-future-of-our-planet.html
A Collective Awakening for the Future of our Planet
Thich Nhat Hanh

]]> By: Amanda http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-7199 Amanda Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:10:09 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-7199 Initially when you wrote that you miss your "sweetie" I thought you were speaking about Tulea. I was apparently incorrect in this assumption. I've never been to a zen retreat center, but everything that you are writing about sounds quite interesting. I look forward to see how you incorporate what you've learned there into your book and film role. Best, Amanda Initially when you wrote that you miss your “sweetie” I thought you were speaking about Tulea. I was apparently incorrect in this assumption.

I’ve never been to a zen retreat center, but everything that you are writing about sounds quite interesting. I look forward to see how you incorporate what you’ve learned there into your book and film role.

Best,
Amanda

]]> By: Brandon http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-7128 Brandon Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:14:56 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-7128 Haha! That certainly does sound like love. I have learned something new. I wasn't aware of the mind/brain difference. Will digest this new info slowly.... Haha! That certainly does sound like love. I have learned something new. I wasn’t aware of the mind/brain difference. Will digest this new info slowly….

]]> By: Annie http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-7019 Annie Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:58:18 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-7019 Looking forward to hear more, but take it easy three hours sounds a bit strenuous. Looking forward to hear more, but take it easy three hours sounds a bit strenuous.

]]> By: Susan K. http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-6959 Susan K. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:29:00 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-6959 P.S. Just wanted to add regarding how looks can be deceiving! I remember in college there was this girl that I felt was somewhat of a snob. I never saw her smile! She had a way of walking with her head held high with her nose in the air! So, I didn't attempt to get to know her. During my senior year, we had some classes together. I started talking to her, and I became aware what a NEAT person she really was!!! She had a GREAT sense of humor too! I remember regretting that I didn't get to know her sooner! So, it probably is rewarding most of the time to make an effort to get to know others no matter what they look like, or what they are wearing! He/She just might be a "gem" of a person to get to know! :) P.S. Just wanted to add regarding how looks can be deceiving! I remember in college there was this girl that I felt was somewhat of a snob. I never saw her smile! She had a way of walking with her head held high with her nose in the air! So, I didn’t attempt to get to know her. During my senior year, we had some classes together. I started talking to her, and I became aware what a NEAT person she really was!!! She had a GREAT sense of humor too! I remember regretting that I didn’t get to know her sooner! So, it probably is rewarding most of the time to make an effort to get to know others no matter what they look like, or what they are wearing! He/She just might be a “gem” of a person to get to know! :)

]]> By: Susan K. http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-6956 Susan K. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:49:48 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-6956 Thank you for sharing all this! What a wonderful place to be! I know it must be enriching to be with people who are totally dedicated to helping others! Looks can be so deceiving! It's a good lesson we need to be more aware of all the time. We never know all that we can learn and appreciate about people unless we take the time to reach out to others! Thank you for sharing all this! What a wonderful place to be! I know it must be enriching to be with people who are totally dedicated to helping others! Looks can be so deceiving! It’s a good lesson we need to be more aware of all the time. We never know all that we can learn and appreciate about people unless we take the time to reach out to others!

]]> By: Judy Richards http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-6942 Judy Richards Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:44:27 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-6942 Thanks for this look at a retreat like this. Get your rest, but I do love to read about these things. I appreciate how much you share about your life. Thanks for this look at a retreat like this. Get your rest, but I do love to read about these things. I appreciate how much you share about your life.

]]> By: Rain http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-6941 Rain Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:02:24 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-6941 Sounds very interesting and I will be looking forward to when you get the different aspects into your book. I always enjoy your books and one on aging is perfect for my point in life. You are a little ahead of me in age but basically we are in the same age bracket; so you always are relevant to my life with yours. Even though our lifestyles are, of course, very different, the essence of human life is not. I like how you mix in your personal feelings with what you are doing. It doesn't just make for a good blog but one that is real. Sounds very interesting and I will be looking forward to when you get the different aspects into your book. I always enjoy your books and one on aging is perfect for my point in life. You are a little ahead of me in age but basically we are in the same age bracket; so you always are relevant to my life with yours. Even though our lifestyles are, of course, very different, the essence of human life is not. I like how you mix in your personal feelings with what you are doing. It doesn’t just make for a good blog but one that is real.

]]> By: mary http://janefonda.com/upaya-zen-center-retreat/comment-page-1/#comment-6940 mary Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:22:57 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=3060#comment-6940 ha! that is great...sneaking away to call your boyfriend. it's like being a teenager in love. ha! that is great…sneaking away to call your boyfriend. it’s like being a teenager in love.

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