@AirSandFire zen is just present moment bullshit thats weak and old this is dealing with the shadoww just sayyyyinnn we must defeat the ego i mean transcend not ignore...just sayinnn
@problyout You don't have to "defeat the Ego"; you just have to see the essence of your mind. Seeing reality as it is is enough. If your false self is seen as a phantom creation, what need is there to "defeat" it? Just observe it. Who are you?
This was the first time I saw one of your videos and it was so rewarding. It helps me now and will continue to help me in the future. It is totally right thinking.
@jpapare Oh, I`m sorry, you didn`t know apparantely. He layd down his robes in February of this year. He had been having sexual affairs with students. I was very shocked to read this yesterday. Genpo was a big hero of mine. I`m sorry to have to dissappoint you.
@teemingup When you say robes, does that mean he was a priest? I am guessing that the students in question were young, but also adults. I'm still not sure of what your original reply means--that I should check out his "doing". Thanks for trying to help me.
@jpapare Oh, Sorry! I found Brad Warner's blog in which he fully discusses the Genpro situation. According to him, Genpro, a Buddhist monk was cheating on his wife, the worst part being sexual misconduct of any kind is one of the biggest Buddhist monk no-no's. He must be some character because it seems he is still teaching his Big Mind stuff for a fee of $50,000 per student, from which he has amassed a few homes and lots of other goodies. Quite a story. I still think the video is very good.
Before anyone gets too excited, this clip should be identified/described as a nice example of Hal and Sidra Stone's Voice Dialogue work - yes? What a master of the technique...
This is not Zen. Just sayin'.
AirSandFire 1 month ago
@AirSandFire zen is just present moment bullshit thats weak and old this is dealing with the shadoww just sayyyyinnn we must defeat the ego i mean transcend not ignore...just sayinnn
problyout 2 weeks ago
@problyout You don't have to "defeat the Ego"; you just have to see the essence of your mind. Seeing reality as it is is enough. If your false self is seen as a phantom creation, what need is there to "defeat" it? Just observe it. Who are you?
AirSandFire 1 week ago
that guy being talked to is veryy smart and capable like me and thats the conditioned self id be talking about
problyout 2 months ago
how can u be a zen master if u cannot control ur own desires, mr merzel?
jimanHK 10 months ago
This was the first time I saw one of your videos and it was so rewarding. It helps me now and will continue to help me in the future. It is totally right thinking.
jpapare 11 months ago
@jpapare check out his `doing`....
teemingup 11 months ago
@teemingup Thanks so much for your reply. How do I find this "doing..." ? Is it on youtube?
What is the rest of the title? Thanks.
jpapare 11 months ago
@jpapare Oh, I`m sorry, you didn`t know apparantely. He layd down his robes in February of this year. He had been having sexual affairs with students. I was very shocked to read this yesterday. Genpo was a big hero of mine. I`m sorry to have to dissappoint you.
teemingup 11 months ago
@teemingup When you say robes, does that mean he was a priest? I am guessing that the students in question were young, but also adults. I'm still not sure of what your original reply means--that I should check out his "doing". Thanks for trying to help me.
jpapare 11 months ago
@jpapare Oh, Sorry! I found Brad Warner's blog in which he fully discusses the Genpro situation. According to him, Genpro, a Buddhist monk was cheating on his wife, the worst part being sexual misconduct of any kind is one of the biggest Buddhist monk no-no's. He must be some character because it seems he is still teaching his Big Mind stuff for a fee of $50,000 per student, from which he has amassed a few homes and lots of other goodies. Quite a story. I still think the video is very good.
jpapare 11 months ago
@jpapare Yes, he was a Buddhist priest. Please Google on his name `Dennis genpo Merzel`
teemingup 11 months ago
These leading questions by Genpo Roshi . . . are a little formulaic.
Not sure I'd feel particularly warm and fuzzy about him if he were relating to me in this way . . .
greenrate 1 year ago
@greenrate I would say that that was caused by too much identification with the "self". no offense intended, friend.
I don't think he means disrespect. to me he seems to be coming from a place of love, of understanding.
But if you feel this way, then he is not the teacher for you. :) plain and simple.
have a nice day.
Steaksngainers 1 year ago
Before anyone gets too excited, this clip should be identified/described as a nice example of Hal and Sidra Stone's Voice Dialogue work - yes? What a master of the technique...
1lightsurfer 1 year ago