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The_Koan_Brothers

"Noooooooooo …"

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This is a subreddit dedicated to the Empire of Austria-Hungary and the Austrian Empire in general. Feel free to post memes, pictures and links that are related to the empire, or just simply start a conversation about it.

The_Koan_Brothers

DIY Pros: what is possible on 12 square meters?

Welcome to r/Sauna! This is a subreddit for all things Sauna - Pictures of You and your Sauna - Sharing your building progress and questions - Whatever else you can think of Sauna related - Saunas are used around the world and we want to hear from you! You can also find us on our own Lemmy instance over at https://r-sauna.fi - posts made there will be automatically re-posted here, so please don't double post.

The_Koan_Brothers

Shut up and sit? No thanks.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

The best sesshin advice you have received (or can give).

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Practice with limited resources.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Tanden, a Great Rolling Ball.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

The distant call of the deer.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Welcome to the Zen practice community!

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A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Looking for a sangha or a teacher?

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

What‘s the difference between kensho and satori?

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Zazen when tired?

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

The practice of dying (the practice of living).

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Kinhin - so much more than walking.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

WHAT is Zazen good for?

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

100+ Buddhas 🥳

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Koan practice: how lineage holders deal with it.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Zen Buddhism and political activism — yes or no?

A community for those interested in the Buddhist tradition of Zen, in which we can share, discuss and practise the teachings as well as support each other.

The_Koan_Brothers

New Book on Chado (the Tea Way).

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A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Pain and practice.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

The difference between r zen and r zenpractice.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

YOWO: practice discipline.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Introducing YOWO: your own words only.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Who are you without your Zen books?

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

New: post flairs.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.

The_Koan_Brothers

Putting the ego in its place.

A place dedicated to the actual practice of Zen — to share experiences, ask questions and give or get answers. A warm welcome to Rinzai, Sanbo, Soto, Chan, Thien, Sein and Dzogchen practitioners alike, to beginners and to the Zen-curious. Disclaimer: this is no substitution for a sangha or a teaching environment. We strongly recommend finding a qualified teacher or master to work with. Please read and respect the rules.