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not touch teachers monks or priests.
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- Be polite always ask in question form even if you disagree or don't understand, the concept of Buddhism is don't offend.
- If someone bows to you return the bow it is the equivalent of a handshake actually more respectful.
2. Many classes are held in street clothes but wearing revealing clothes is not
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3. If you attend ceremonial meetings, meditation clothes are the type that should be worn, the type and style should be identified by your instructor.
4. Hats should not be worn in side the building only in some middle east meditations are hats worn.
5. Smoking and Alcohol are not allowed.
6. Never step on a ritual mat with shoes.
7. Take off your shoes before entering the temple or dojo except were indicated by the teacher.
8. Do Not speak during meditation This is a personal time .
9. Always use two hands when giving something to your teacher. But never expect him to open the gift in front of you.
10. Perform rituals in a dignified manner.
11. Do not throw any thing down on the grounds.
12. Always remember teachings that you receive are gifts any thing you give should be given in the same light. -
13. last but not least follow Zen tradition don't use a teachers first name. use Master and last name or if a teacher use last name and Sensei (
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Understanding enlightenment is too
complex to address her but you should understand the terms satarie and
Kensho this refer between differences in enlightenment between a
teacher and a student.
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Understanding Sempai and Kohai and why its a special relationship The training of practitioners is what would be expected for a social institution modeled, like almost all others in Japan from the family to the nation, on the patrilineal kin group and descended from feudal Japan. A social hierarchy extends from the Grand Master Rikyu, other ancestors, the current Grand Master and his wife, his son who is the heir next in line and his family, other biological family members, the highest ranking teachers (gyotei), mizuya sensei (those in day-and-night service and training to become gyotei), other teachers in rank by seniority, and students likewise ranked. Sempai/kohai or senior/junior relationships are an integral part of the structure. After just one day, one becomes sempai to others, and one remains kohai to others for life. Sempai are responsible to their sempai in turn for their kohai. Obedience without argument or questioning and correction, accepted without excuses, are expected. The most proper response seems to be ‘hai!’ ("yes"). Ideally relationships are characterized by respect for the teacher or sempai and benevolence and guidance for the student or kohai. Many aisatsu (formal greetings, bows, waiting on one’s knees and knuckles) imply the proper respect. Training tends to be in the tradition of rigorous Zen discipline, with no complaints about strenuous hours on ones knees nor about preparations (toban) like sawing charcoal, wiping tatami mats on hands and knees, and cleaning the garden or toilets. These are privileges of service and opportunities for spiritual development, especially death to and transcendence of the self.
Meditation traditions the courtesy and Koan's used in Zen Meditation are listed her for Meditation , they are provided by Master Hughes Roshi of the National Meditation center for World Peace , Danoshen Ryu Buddhist temple. It does not matter if you are wanting to study meditation for health reasons or as a "Way of Life" you will find that knowing traditional courtesy and methods will greatly add to your experiences. 
Koans given by Master Hughes The Teacher Master Hughes After many years of studying Buddhism and living meditation as a "Way of Life." Master Hughes, Named the temple "Dano Shen Ryu Zen Center. Master Hughes is an engaged Buddhist with a history of humanitarian work for which he is well known He holds numerous commendations including Texas House of representatives, The governor of Texas and the office of victims of crime U.S. Department of justice. A unique teacher a student once asked him the age old question of who are you? Master Hughes replied I am the sum of everything and the sum of nothing, ''leaving the student baffled. 1. "If the Echo of One's Triumphs overcome the Guidance of His Light, One has become lost in His Own Shadow."
2. A Warrior passed by a Stream and saw His Reflection and wondered, " Had he passed this Way before?"
3. "Those who seek Wisdom by Thought are denied Wisdom. Those who seek Wisdom by Deed are not ready for Wisdom. There must be a Balance to begin such a Journey."
4. "Freedom to Do, Freedom to See, Freedom to Hear, Is Freedom what it seems to be?"
5. "I could not see what I truly was because the EGO is an illusion of Self."
6. "My Voice was so thunderous that I could not hear not hear my Soul's Tiny Voice." All of the above Koan's were written by Master Hughes, O'Sensei. This is a quote for those you who are studying to be a teacher.
"It is clearly wrong to act as a Teacher of others before your own Mind's ground is clearly illuminated." Author --- Master Fayan Traditional Courtesy for students Often students find teachers who are limited in their knowledge of history and traditions of Meditation. This unfortunately inhibits the student learning.
The type of meditation that you are seeking can only be acquired from teachers who spend there lives in daily practice and have an in depth knowledge. You simply cannot pass down what you do not know, so learn and understand courtesy so you can pass it down. Following tradition cannot only be interesting but fun.
Also understand no teacher will teach, unless you show respect an
understanding of respect is the first thing you need to know . |