Zazen in the MRI Machine
Monday June 29, 2009
I had my annual physical today, the way they do it in Japan. (Wow, I hope my fellow Americans soon get a national health insurance system like they have here in Japan ... let's just say that there is...
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Jundo Cohen is a Soto Zen Priest and founder and teacher of the Treeleaf Zendo--a Zen sangha (community) located in Tsukuba, Japan. Jundo was ordained in 2002 and subsequently received Dharma Transmission from Master Gudo Wafu Nishijima. He is a member of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association and American Zen Teachers Association . His blog, Treeleaf Zen, was designed specifically for Zen practitioners who cannot easily commute to a Zen Center due to health concerns, living in remote areas, or childcare and family needs.
On Treeleaf Zen, Jundo provides Zazen sittings, guided meditation, retreats, discussion, interaction with a teacher, and all other activities of a Zen Buddhist sangha, all fully online. Members now sit in over 20 countries. The focus is Shikantaza "Just Sitting" Zazen, as instructed by the 13th Century Japanese Master, Eihei Dogen.
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On Treeleaf Zen, Jundo provides Zazen sittings, guided meditation, retreats, discussion, interaction with a teacher, and all other activities of a Zen Buddhist sangha, all fully online. Members now sit in over 20 countries. The focus is Shikantaza "Just Sitting" Zazen, as instructed by the 13th Century Japanese Master, Eihei Dogen.
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I think about this when I go into see my doctor this week.
Gassho, from one chicken to another,
I meant to say 'I will'
I get annual MRIs of my brain, and from the first time I had one, I realized that it's the perfect time to do zazen. Because you simply can't do anything else, for about 20-30 minutes... The noise even helps, because of the rhythm.
I need to so zazen when I fly as that's when I am a chicken. Gassho, Andrea
Hope all your tests show you are in perfect health. You don't have to get your sense of humor tested, though; there's nothing wrong with that!
Gassho
Glo
Laughter is the best medicine. Thank you, Jundo!
gassho
from Colorado
Just found this blog site, and this is the 2nd page I've read. I notice Rev. Cohen (apologies if I have the title wrong) is doing something very innovative using his online presence. I hope many people benefit from his endeavours. There's a nice feel here with Rev. Cohen's easy-going manner.
Reading Kirk's post of June 29th (boy, am coming in late on this page too) where he's doing 'Za'zen in the MRI machine. What's wrong with MRI Zen? Anyways, hope he didn't zap the equipment and his results were OK.
.... Cheers ! .........
I can't wait until they get a socialized healthcare system in the US either. Combine that with private medical insurance and you really can't go wrong. The cost of an MRI in the US is around 1,100 USD. Depending on what type of scan you have done. You'd probably pay around $100 of this, depending on your insurance provider. I'd say you did pretty well!
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