February R&B - ‘Don’t Leave Anything Out’
February 1st, 2010 Posted in Garden, Mantra, Root and Branch, Tony Somlai, Zen WritingThe February issue of the Root & Branch is now available for download! This month’s packed issue includes
an interview and essay from Garden Master Linda Somlai, two essays from Master Teacher Tony Somlai, new features in the R&B, poetry, comedy and our upcoming schedule of events. Download a PDF of the newsletter here!
Here’s a few highlights from this month’s issue:
“A Zen Buddhist practice helps you learn how to cook all experiences and bring a meal of loving-kindness to the human table of existence.” -MT Anton Somlai, ‘Don’t Leave Anything Out’
“The Master Teacher and I approach our relationship to the garden through what we call “the fifth season.” People mistakenly think of seasons as beginning on a certain date and ending on a certain date. But there is a flow to the seasons and the transitions are a helpful gateway with which to approach our practice.” -MT Linda Somlai, ‘Interview with the Garden Master’
“My heart opens with a welcome for all to walk this path. This garden’s stillness is present to support us no matter our condition or situation.” -MT Linda Somlai, ‘What is a Zen Garden?’
“Our Zen Buddhist path is an attention practice. It is a practical approach that helps develops greater awareness of the present moment.” -MT Anton Somlai, ‘Manage Your Pain’
“When I first took the job, it was just so it got done. Now the reason is so our community has a functional, no-questions-asked place to practice.” -RT Kim House, ‘Being DoGam’
“Someone has to say, this is how it’s going to be: I am going to act out of compassion. The interesting thing is that person is you.” -Abbot Mathew Somlai, ‘Buddhist Perspective: Health Care Reform’
“Repeating a mantra allows the mind confusion to stop, so at least for a moment, you can be present. Mantra allows our practice to always be with us, whether we our driving our car on the interstate, rocking a baby, or walking to a business meeting.” -Tnt Marie Block, ‘Practice Corner’
“Everyone brought their ideas, their enthusiasm, their effort, their practice and their love energy. As soon as we started work, the idea that there was too much to do floated away.” -Tnt Janine Anderson, ‘Jump in’
“You not only know what kim chee is, but consider it appropriate for breakfast.” -Darin Zimpel, ‘You Might Be a Member of ORZC if …’
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