Zen
We are very pleased to announce the virtual exhibition “An Art Progression from Buddhist Carving to Urushi ware” at the Japan Society. We hope you will enjoy the virtual exhibition.
https://www.japansociety.org/page/programs/talks/kanagawa/virtual-exhibition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IKjjNyPk9I&feature=emb_logo
Dear Friends,
The first part of 2020 seems to have passed so quickly. The lockdown has been a very long time, but it was a good opportunity to face myself. How was it for you?
It was also a good time to watch the online sermons of Zen Master Nanrei Yokota who is the head priest of Engaku-ji Temple in the historical city of Kamakura. Engaku-ji was founded in 1282 and is the one of most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan.
Zen Master Nanrei Yokota has preached sermons and held Zasen* sessions regularly at the temple for a long time, however, everything has been canceled due to the Covid-19 state of emergency. In this situation, he has flexibly changed from the conventional way to online. This has also benefited those who are far away. I am one of them. He speaks from a very humble point of view, but friendly and embraces everyone in his sermons. He has integrity and people really respect him. His sermons encourage me and give me peace of mind.
Zen and the Internet really seem to be the opposite, but his strong thoughts get across through the Internet. There are things that don’t change, and there are things that have to change.
Recently his Zazen* practice videos with English subtitles has been released. I would like to share with you. If you are interested, please check the following links.
Start a Zazen practice 1 –How to cross legs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=778&v=JV_P-mWXPJg&feature=emb_logo
Start a Zazen practice 2 –How to set body
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgvOy1g7OGs&t=24s
Start a Zazen practice 3- How to breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymE8nJ_Dga8&t=34s
Start a Zazen practice Full version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syUSkdmvH44&t=10s
Covid-19 is far from over so let's wear face coverings, wash our hands really well, and try to enjoy every day!
Best,
Kumiko
Zazen* is a meditative discipline that is typically the primary practice of Zen Buddhism.
Edited by Janice Ensminger
