Spirit Rock Notes: Visit the class Monday night with Jack Kornfield Buddhism
by Peter Menkin
Spirit Rock not a New Age center in itself. Located in San Francisco Bay Area (Woodacre Marin County), Spirit Rock is home to Buddhists. They are Zen Buddhists, as was said. They are Theravada, as one of its founding members, the popular teacher and author Jack Kornfield.
Many Spirit Rock and a refreshing place to visit and retreat. Marin County, and in particular South Marino is not a place of Christian worship. Christian professionals and attend church are few. So says a previous study on the practice Marin religious. (Lin Tobin, Gary A. and Patricia religious and spiritual change in America .. The experience in Marin County, California, San Francisco: Institute for Jewish and Community Research, 2002.) The following anecdotal evidence, the religious interest of San Francisco Bay Area Marin County. A librarian in the library Tiburon said most spiritual and religious books in his collection are from the New Era. Christian reading is of no interest. Jack Kornfield, Buddhist teacher, is a writer popular and many read their books here in San Francisco Bay Area and the United States.
Jack Kornfield writes books that are the Buddhist teaching.
Random House, publisher of the book "… After the clothes," says: "Enlightenment existe''de internationally renowned author and meditation Captain Jack Kornfield assures us. "Without the freedom and joy, union with the divine … these experiences are more common than we know, and not far away.
"But even after the completion of this achievement – after ecstasy – we face the task of translating all the days of liberty in our imperfect life. We are faced with the Laundromat.
"Based on the experience and knowledge of managers and professionals of Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Hindu and Sufi This book offers an intimate and unique understanding of how honest the modern spiritual journey unfolds -. and how we prepare our hearts awakening "
An excerpt of the book is as an additive to the end of this article, used with permission of the publisher.)
According to a Marin Independent Journal article, "His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold over a million copies. Included a route to the heart, After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, Teachings of the Buddha, seeks the heart of the lively wisdom of Dharma; Pool A forest again, Stories of the Spirit, Stories of the Heart, the book of Buddha little instruction, the art of forgiveness, kindness and peace and his latest book, a wise heart. A Guide to Buddhist teachings Universal Psychology "
A brief excerpt of " The Wise Heart target = "_blank">: A Guide to Universal Buddhist teachings of Psychology published. "(" The Wise Hart, who in hardcover by Bantam in April 2008 and comes in the trade paperback in May this year.)
"When we learn to rest in consciousness, there are two support and silence. He is listen to what the next step and awareness of everything that happens, a large space and a sense of connection with love. When there is enough space, our whole being can understand both the situation and be comfortable. We see the dance of life, dance well, but do not take it. In all cases, you can open, relax and get back to nature like the sky of consciousness. "
Therefore, Jack Kornfield, author promises in his new book.
My friend Jack Kornfield said Letty Church is not the only writer who is a teacher of Spirit Rock. The work of Sylvia Boorstein, entitled "It's easier than you think" this is about Spirit Rock Master "… experience as a Buddhist." The fact is that even if, as writer Jack Kornfield is very popular and well known, there are other Buddhist Spirit Rock teachers who write books on the subject.
As someone who is not familiar with the Spirit Rock, visitors had the idea of the place is New Age. What I found was a place of Buddhist meditation, and personal ethics which is warm and inviting. There are some "members" Spirit of the Rock, and that failure to sign a book for "official" members, or want to enjoy the rite of Christian inclusion. In other words, everyone is welcome and people and go as they wish. Above all, come to visit and even stay for years to say that Buddhists. It works and is appreciated by many and practiced by many visitors.
Spirit Rock answers not necessarily come in the classic sense, and this reporter could not get all your answers to the questions. They settled among others, and add the taste of his worldview:
The question comes to mind, and? You confirm the fact, too, although Rock has a spirit in relationship with the Dominicans, and if so, what is, how much time has been happening and what is the nature and some details about this relationship?
His response: "We are Thai Buddhists in the forest or the Theravada tradition, without any of the Dominicans of association."
In another series E-mail questions were asked.
- What is the official name of the room?
- Jack is associated to a monastery or other organization, or having its registered Buddhist Spirit Rock Official?
- Is there a certain order or the Buddhist teaching?
- Does the money earned on the road to talk to him (partly?)?
- What money from his books entirely to Jack?
- The Jack is the "security" or in other words, we can talk about him "brother" or "Master?"
- Is it the formal way? I realize everyone calls him by his name, Jack.
- Do you have a press photo of himself same with his wife or family?
The e-mail response by one of its press officers boy that way …
"What I can tell you. Jack is a co-founder of the Society Insight Meditation at once (IMS) in Barre, MA and Center Spirit Rock Meditation Woodacre, California. It was a Thai forest monk Ajahn Chah in accordance with the monastery Wat Pah Pong in Thailand, part of the tradition of Buddhism Theravada. Here's a link to information on Professor Jack:
http://www.watnongpahpong.org/aboutajahnchah.php
We called the room where the event took place last night officially the "Upper Room Retreat" with the "high" in lowercase. Usually Monday evening class is held on the hill in the community room of meditation, so it was a unique little last night. I do not answer for you on the number, but was filled to capacity. Jack is often called people of good size, so it was as we expected last night. Jack has no Ph.D. (Although not tends to refer to him as Dr. times to write his name after the doctorate). It's officially a "master of Dharma", but would not be used in traffic. He has a wife and a daughter, but no pictures of them together for liberation. His family tends to keep a low profile. "
Enough to respond in this way: It is noted here to see your email is interesting and shows how the Spirit Rock meets and how they see the world in terms features with other religions because they also have a world view that sees through his lens.
Significantly, many Spirit Rock teachers emphasize the feminine as does Debra Taylor Chamberlin, who wrote in his August 2009 "Spirit Rock News" I do not know if there is another Buddhist center that has a statue of Prajna Paramita meeting as equals with the Buddha on the altar. The image of the Mother of all Buddhas clearly communicates The purpose of Spirit Rock in honor of the female. Some people may wonder, "What's the point? It does not matter, because the lighting was not between the sexes. This is true, but for many people, especially women, because the image is important both consciously and unconsciously. It is a reminder that women and men may wake completely.
In the same "Spirit Rock News," the article "The Sacred Feminine: Restoring balance in times difficult (Interviews by Walt Opie, Communications Coordinator), "a yoga instructor, a novelist (" Enlightenment for Idiots "), wrote:
Again, not about men against women, because I have seen many teachers also emphasize these dimensions in practice. But when I'm sitting on a yoga retreat that focused on the sacred feminine, I am aware of the explicit intent of the practical value of the interpersonal aspect, the inner aspect of the practice, the qualities of relaxation and openness rather than domination and control. It is an approach that stresses enabling and being rather than doing and being.
Her name is Debra Chamberlin-Taylor.
The opportunity came to talk with Jack Kornfield after his speech because it was in the main meditation room Superior Retreat when I left. A bit more handsome than anyone had imagined, this writer did not speak to him, it was easy to see that current search perforation as he prepares to speak at the rally was over 300. The room was standing with the people in the hall. A greater proportion of these were young or even younger. Almost half the room was on the floor with pillows pillows flat part meditation were of good quality, educated in attendance everywhere. No problem, here or ascetic company. Jack Kornfield is present, so it looked like most other who were present, the familiarity of having seen and heard his speech came his way, has the glory.
Some of the talk the night:
Chairs in the rest of us were of good quality Sat in the lobby. I realize how comfortable they are, many churches have these seats are not enough. For many churches, the chairs are folding chairs in general. Spirit Rock is a comfortable, more expensive and elegant some, a lover of the Immaculate Heart Hermitage in Big Sur. Impressed by the beautiful buildings and quiet of this retreat, retirement center in a comfortable away from the center, out of the boy.
windows glass in the room is ambient light. Everyone enjoyed the room, it seemed. They were a happy people.
Call these people? Perhaps most importantly, they appear as plaintiffs. They do not feel disappointed by Jack Kornfield.
Someone said Jack returns from a recent book tour, and this was his first speech on Monday from return. So the big crowd. However, attracts an audience interested and then anyway.
We sat for 15 minutes before arrival Jack Kornfield to class. He was a teacher at Spirit Rock for 20 years or more on compassion and enlightenment. In essence, the night was quiet the mind, supposedly to be 35 minutes of introductory conversation and discussion. Of course, this does not include 40 minutes of meditation. It's beautiful meditation.
Notes on presentation:
h 7:23. Peace and quiet. cell phone rang, and people remember to turn them off by Jack, and to be present.
7:40 pm Quiet, yet. We can clearly hear one or more birds are calling from outside the room.
Jack Kornfield sits on a small raised stage (vertical) with a Buddha statue behind him and Prajnaparamita. One is black and one brown. The flowers are set between The Prajnaparamita Buddha statue sits behind Jack. This is a simple altar. There is an office before Jack Bell (altar?), And one for the right tto ring (not valve bell). It is used at times during the conversation and meeting.
7:48 am We said: "Rest in the space consciousness. "The bell rings twice 19:50
We sat together, all the points, the connectivity. So has one of the objectives of the afternoon. Jack spoke briefly about a visit to Israel and Palestine, said it was a peace road to recovery. He calls it "… very expansive." Spirit Rock offers calls high in a large room.
An overnight sensation was ethics, everything is expensive spoken. At night, for many, is composed of precious memories or so it seems.
8:10 pm. The doorbell rings several times to ask people to return from the break of 15 minutes. There will be a conference on the practice Jewish, Buddhist and a rabbi and a Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein. A man sits next to the woman to my right and exclaims: "How are you? "I'm wonderful."
h 8:13. The conference begins, and we are told, is a test at the end. It was requested that people notice what "resonance" with them. Jack explains that he has health problems. The 60-year-old said: "Weird things are happening." On a humorous note, Jack said: "The doctor asked if he could just be me." The group laughs.
It is time to return to ourselves, "said Jack. He said These people are "seekers."
8:23 pm. More stories about Jack, and aphorisms. Henry Miller quotes briefly during the conference, among others. Jack asks, "What drives your life?" Instructed, still stands and let your compassion you can see the world as seen. He says Rilke. Instructed, take a seat in the center of everything.
8:28 pm Speaking of Jack primatologist George Schaller talks about gorillas and human. Your comment about the presence and kindness and gentleness. Suggested to the present, that the Buddha Sit. He said: Our lives are full of rivers. (He said he would talk about this database evening._ said: Every Breath You Take molecule contains a breath of Julius Caesar.
8:36 pm. A history Iraq shows a sign of respect instead of pulling U.S. in the war. He reminded those present to sit in the center of your body.
8:44 pm. Mark Twain said, briefly, too. Jack reading Mark Twain and comments.
Jack tells the story of how meditation helps medical training goodness is, even in the face of death. People move, but audible.
Mentioned Albert Camus, James Baldwin.
Continuation of the notes by written, he says, he is in the middle of things have value. Practice more in the space of consciousness.
. 8:48 pm says: We are here and now. This is the place of freedom.
George Washington Carver is mentioned.
8:53 pm Jack says something, the madness of the spiritual life. It is offered as a statement, you Buddhist nature. Things are as they are, "he told everyone in the room.
9:09 pm The communication ends. Offers Sit for a few minutes. There are 3 bells. Everybody sing as a guest.
End of the night.
Located on 410 acres in rural regions west Marin County, 30 miles north of San Francisco, recalls the near and the debates are described in July by the Spirit Rock by these titles:
- In a series of classes, "How to be an earthling: Spiritual Evolution and release guidance and healing environment. "
- "The Neuro-Dharma of Love – Using Science brain and Buddhist wisdom illuminate the heart of relationships. "
- "What What we do now? Buddha Lessons for Difficult Times
- "LGBTQ Love and Awakening the Heart Wisdom: A shelter during the day for the queer / bi / trans community. "
- "The Bodhisattva path and desires. "
Addendum:
Excerpt from an Jack Kornfield's book, "From" After the Ecstasy, the Laundry. "
When I found myself becoming a Buddhist monk in a forest monastery in Thailand for over thirty years, I learned to bow. It was weird at first. Each time we enter the meditation hall, which would fall on your knees and performed three times respect our head in the palms of our hands on the stone floor. It was a practice of reverence and attention, a way to honor him with a body gesture of our commitment to the monk's way of simplicity, compassion and awareness. We bow in the same way every time we take our places for teacher training.
After being in the monastery for a week or two, one of the monks I was left over for further instructions. "In this monastery should not stoop to enter the meditation hall and receive the master's teachings, but when know your elders. "As the only westerner, and the desire to act correctly, I asked to be my seniors." It is a tradition that all who coordination of more time that monks have been more than that for the elderly, they said. It only took a few minutes to realize that the whole world listens.
So I began to bow to them. Sometimes it was very good – there were quite a few ancient sages and worthy in the community. But sometimes it felt ridiculous. I met a monk of twenty years, full of pride, he was there only to please their parents or they could eat better food at home, and I had to take a bow because he had ordered the week before me. Or had to bow to a rice farmer neglected old monastery reached last season's retirement plan farmers, betel chewing and had never ever thought a day in your life. It was hard to honor these fellow forest dwellers like large teachers.
However, I was there, bowing, and because it conflicted, I was looking for a way to make it work. Finally, as I prepared once again for a day to submit to my "old", I started looking for something to everyone bowed. I greeted the wrinkles around the eyes retired farmer, of all the difficulties he had seen and suffered and triumphed. I leaned to the vitality and recreation for the young monks, the incredible opportunities of each place in your life even earlier.
I started to enjoy losing. I leaned my older, I bowed before entering the room to eat and when I left. I bowed as I entered my cabin in the woods, and I tend to think well before take a bath. Ater, a lean time has become my way – what I did. If he moved, I leaned toward her.
It is the spirit of the bow that informs this book. The true task of spiritual life is not in remote or unusual states of consciousness: It is here, in the present. Ask us a welcoming spirit to greet all that life presents us with a heart of wisdom, respectful and caring. We can welcome the beauty and suffering, our fears tangles and confusion, and injustices of the world. In honor of the truth in this way is the way to freedom. To comply with what is rather an ideal is not necessarily easy, but difficult is a most useful and honorable practice.
To recognize the fact of pain in our lives and betrayals is to accept, and the profound meaning, we discover that life can be achieved. As we learn to give up, we discovered that the heart has more freedom and compassion that we can imagine.
The Persian poet Rumi speaks of this:
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, baseness
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain all
Even if a multitude of penalties
who violently sweep your house
empty your furniture.
Always treat each guest honorably
May bleed
for fun again.
Black thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite
Be thankful for next year,
because it was sent
as a guide beyond.
After extract Ecstasy, the Laundry by © Copyright 2000 Jack Kornfield Jack Kornfield). Reprinted with permission from Random House Publishing Group. "
About the Author
Peter Menkin, an aspiring poet, lives in Mill Valley, CA USA (north of San Francisco).
My blog:
http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com
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