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-Master Gotama, is suffering created by oneself?
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vertical line Posted on Apr.14.2008 @ 06:40AM EDT by leeward3

For anyone new to zen - what is the 'best' approach to zen practice? Is it better to speak with someone / join up with a group? Or just to sit and practice. Any ideas on the benefits of joining a community... what are your thoughts people
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.14.2008
12:47PM EDT 
vertical line Here!

or

HERE!
(press link) And U don't need a group.
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Reply from 9999999
Apr.14.2008
06:34PM EDT 
→Email 9999999 		vertical line shoomp...
...ala shoomp
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.14.2008
07:13PM EDT 
vertical line pompeti pomp, catchy tune`..
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.14.2008
07:15PM EDT 
vertical line Oh`, I mean, KA!
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.14.2008
07:17PM EDT 
vertical line F¤%#, still ads up to thirteen! Woods, any advice??
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.14.2008
07:17PM EDT 
vertical line Oh, nevermind.
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.14.2008
10:42PM EDT 
vertical line Peacefull here now, quite cozy actually:) Listen... Aaahh.. Silence.. mmm....
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Reply from Woodsman
Apr.15.2008
09:41AM EDT 
vertical line Ah, what do you think this is? Pull up a mat.
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Reply from Snibbler
Apr.15.2008
03:56PM EDT 
vertical line Breathing in.. Breathing out.. 5 minutes is better than none.. And hey, was much less impatience than expected, thanx Woods..:)
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Reply from 77 zen ror
Apr.15.2008
06:08PM EDT 
→Email 77 zen ror 		vertical line Live the 8 fold path. 4 nobel turth. Pick up a book by Thich Nhat Hanh. Understand be awaken. Enjoy the new you.
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Reply from 77 zen ror
Apr.15.2008
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→Email 77 zen ror 		vertical line Live the 8 fold path. 4 nobel turth. Pick up a book by Thich Nhat Hanh. Understand be awaken. Enjoy the new you.
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