Comments on: Is Virtual Zen Real? http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/ Practical inspiration. For a happier life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: liz elliott http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-9709 liz elliott Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:36:15 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-9709 Hi Chris Dick, Im Liz looking for the brother of my friend Karen{Dick then Elliott}who is sadly no longer with us. Thanks, Liz x Hi Chris Dick,
Im Liz looking for the brother of my friend Karen{Dick then Elliott}who is sadly no longer with us.
Thanks, Liz x

]]> By: Punervasi http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-9704 Punervasi Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:12:48 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-9704 <a href="#comment-4268" rel="nofollow">@Lokanadha Prabhu Kumar</a>, @Lokanadha Prabhu Kumar,

]]> By: Chris Dick http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4530 Chris Dick Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:08:10 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4530 Hi Mary, thanks for your post on the Lost Coin Website. The idea of a virtual retreat made me curious. Reading your blog was really inspiring. It was enchanting to see how your retreat made 400 people from all over the world connect with each other. There might be only little time left to safe our planet. Given the possibilities we have in the virtual age, and seeing how you and Doen Sensei are using them, I start to trust more and more in the idea that maybe we can make it. Thank you for that. Hi Mary,
thanks for your post on the Lost Coin Website. The idea of a virtual retreat made me curious. Reading your blog was really inspiring. It was enchanting to see how your retreat made 400 people from all over the world connect with each other. There might be only little time left to safe our planet. Given the possibilities we have in the virtual age, and seeing how you and Doen Sensei are using them, I start to trust more and more in the idea that maybe we can make it. Thank you for that.

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4275 Mary Jaksch Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:17:59 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4275 Hi Chris! I love what you say: that the Internet can be a "conduit for a living, real time exploration of the dharma." Hi Chris!
I love what you say: that the Internet can be a “conduit for a living, real time exploration of the dharma.”

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4274 Mary Jaksch Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:15:46 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4274 Hi Gwynn - I'm glad you're continuing. My sense is that we packed too much into the course. That's why you and others had the feeling they were 'dropping behind' if they couldn't complete everything. Hi Gwynn – I’m glad you’re continuing. My sense is that we packed too much into the course. That’s why you and others had the feeling they were ‘dropping behind’ if they couldn’t complete everything.

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4273 Mary Jaksch Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:13:07 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4273 Hi Diane -it's true, I am enthusiastic and joyful. Every moment is so precious! Hi Diane -it’s true, I am enthusiastic and joyful. Every moment is so precious!

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4272 Mary Jaksch Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:09:11 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4272 Dear Lokanadha - I don't know what to say... I was glad to be of service and am humbled by your words. Dear Lokanadha – I don’t know what to say…
I was glad to be of service and am humbled by your words.

]]> By: Lokanadha Prabhu Kumar http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4268 Lokanadha Prabhu Kumar Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:47:25 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4268 Dear Mary, "Is Virtual Zen Real?" brings up in my mind the question, "Isn't Real Zen Virtual?". I do agree that "Zen means waking up to the present moment". But isn't the "present moment" a concept of time, which itself is fleeting, abstract, and becomes nonexistent before we can "catch", "experience" or label it? I personally feel that I am experiencing "timelessness", and the quintessence of myself (my I AM PRESENCE, SOUL?), through ZEN. After long research, quantum physicists are just saying, that this physical reality in which we are "experiencing" is a virtual hologram, being projected from the "SOURCE". I feel that ZEN has always been structured, hierarchical, and has evolved to its present stage through contless masters' contribution of their practical experience, knowledge, and wisdom. Your "Virtual Zen Retreat" has taken the disemmination of Zen to a new level, which is accessble to a virtual participant like me. You have broken the barriers of Time and Space, through your innovative thinking. As your "virtual" student, I am grateful to have learnt the virtues of Zen from you, without even meeting you in "reality". Who in this material world would have thought of offering a "donation at will" Virtual Zen Retreat, which does not even guaranty a return of your own investment? Just before entering your "Virtual Zen Retreat", I was almost dead with my desperate bid to commit suicide. Your personal messages, and your Zen lessons have made me realize the true value of this human existence. I salute your spirit of generosity, unconditional love, compassion, and your willingness to share your knowldge of Zen with the less fortunate (but probably the most needy). You embody, and personify Zen. I am sure that more neeedy people from accross the globe will find your future "Virtual Zen Retreats" as God's "Virtual Gift", to transform their lives for their highest good. <abbr><em>Lokanadha Prabhu Kumars last blog post..<a href="http://stgermainspeaks.blogspot.com/2009/02/meditating-on-heart-chakra.html" rel="nofollow">MEDITATING ON THE HEART CHAKRA</a></abbr></em> Dear Mary,

“Is Virtual Zen Real?” brings up in my mind the question, “Isn’t Real Zen Virtual?”. I do agree that “Zen means waking up to the present moment”.

But isn’t the “present moment” a concept of time, which itself is fleeting, abstract, and becomes nonexistent before we
can “catch”, “experience” or label it?

I personally feel that I am experiencing “timelessness”, and the quintessence of myself (my I AM PRESENCE, SOUL?), through ZEN.

After long research, quantum physicists are just saying, that this physical reality in which we are “experiencing” is a virtual hologram, being projected from the “SOURCE”.

I feel that ZEN has always been structured, hierarchical, and has evolved to its present stage through contless masters’ contribution of their practical experience, knowledge, and wisdom.

Your “Virtual Zen Retreat” has taken the disemmination of Zen to a new level, which is accessble to a virtual participant like me. You have broken the barriers of Time and Space, through your innovative thinking.

As your “virtual” student, I am grateful to have learnt the virtues of Zen from you, without even meeting you in “reality”. Who in this material world would have thought of offering a “donation at will” Virtual Zen Retreat, which does not even guaranty a return of your own investment?

Just before entering your “Virtual Zen Retreat”, I was almost dead with my desperate bid to commit suicide. Your personal messages, and your Zen lessons have made me realize the true value of this human existence.

I salute your spirit of generosity, unconditional love, compassion, and your willingness to share your knowldge of Zen with the less fortunate (but probably the most needy). You embody, and personify Zen. I am sure that more neeedy people from accross the globe will find your future “Virtual Zen Retreats” as God’s “Virtual Gift”, to transform their lives for their highest good.

Lokanadha Prabhu Kumars last blog post..MEDITATING ON THE HEART CHAKRA

]]> By: Jonathan | enlightenYourDay.com http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4267 Jonathan | enlightenYourDay.com Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:38:03 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4267 Great post with an alluring title and interesting content. I like the idea of the Beginner’s Mind for Zen. Thanks for sharing. “No self. No Problem,” said the Buddhist Master when asked to explain the deeper meaning of Buddhism.” Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle p.36 <abbr><em>Jonathan | enlightenYourDay.coms last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EnlightenYourDay/~3/q88mwRYP_Fs/" rel="nofollow">Stillness Speaks: Meditative thoughts by Eckhart Tolle</a></abbr></em> Great post with an alluring title and interesting content. I like the idea of the Beginner’s Mind for Zen. Thanks for sharing.

“No self. No Problem,” said the Buddhist Master when asked to explain the deeper meaning of Buddhism.” Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle p.36

Jonathan | enlightenYourDay.coms last blog post..Stillness Speaks: Meditative thoughts by Eckhart Tolle

]]> By: ChrisO http://goodlifezen.com/2009/03/05/is-virtual-zen-real-2/#comment-4231 ChrisO Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:56:51 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2223#comment-4231 I am in at least two minds about Virtual Retreats. Being at a computer is too disembodying for me. I wanted to get the readings and get away from the screen quick as I could. Following a perticular line of enquiery and knowing that all these folks from all over the planet were on the same ship - that was amazing. Busy-ness prevented me from getting to the computer for the last few days of the retreat, but that seemed fine, and even apropriate in a way. All I had to do was touch thumb and forefinger and I felt connected to everybody participating. ANd that feeling is lingering now. This recent VR has fostered a strong sense of Sangha in me. It could never replace a real retreat, but thats not the point either. Computers are so prevalent, its nice they can be a conduit for a living, real time exploration of the dharma. I am in at least two minds about Virtual Retreats. Being at a computer is too disembodying for me. I wanted to get the readings and get away from the screen quick as I could.
Following a perticular line of enquiery and knowing that all these folks from all over the planet were on the same ship – that was amazing. Busy-ness prevented me from getting to the computer for the last few days of the retreat, but that seemed fine, and even apropriate in a way. All I had to do was touch thumb and forefinger and I felt connected to everybody participating. ANd that feeling is lingering now. This recent VR has fostered a strong sense of Sangha in me. It could never replace a real retreat, but thats not the point either. Computers are so prevalent, its nice they can be a conduit for a living, real time exploration of the dharma.

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