There is a sensei in my area I'm interested in talking to about going buddhist. What do I say to him when I want to join his meditation sessions?
2007-09-18 09:39:52 · 9 answers · asked by JEEP15462 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Also, i should add that I am not affiliated to any religion. I was never sent to church, or baptised, or anything of that nature. My parents wanted me to decide on my own when I got older about what I believed. I'm 23 now, and i've researched, I believe Buddhism seems to guide me in how I currently believe. I visited a monistary in Niagara Falls, and never experienced such hospitality as I have from the monks there. I'm just wanting to initiate a good impression and I"m not quite sure how to start with such a conversation, I don't think calling and saying "i want to join" is a very good first impression, and would be an awkward situation. I know that this Sensei(which he calls himself) is more towards Zen - Rinzai. Is this even a correct first step?
2007-09-19 18:38:56 · update #1
I'm glad you asked this question. I'm an American-born Soto Zen priest. You can call me Sensei. Or Reverend. But don't call me Roshi, as that is a title reserved for older, more distinguished priests.
If you came to me, I'd welcome you and give you instructions on how to sit zazen. Then we'd meditate, have a little tea and talk.
It's as easy as that.
2007-09-18 10:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just showed up one day, he asked me what my name was, and showed me how to sit, and I've been hooked ever since.
Edit:
In Seattle: Sensei merely means master or teacher, and some teachers go by it. But you are right, most prefer the term "Roshi"
2007-09-18 09:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm-mm.... Sensei? You're confused. Akido maybe.
2007-09-18 09:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by InSeattle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when the student is ready the teacher appears, when the teacher is ready the student appears
2007-09-18 09:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say what is in your heart.
2007-09-18 09:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ask after youve been to the nearest Methodist church...hopefully you will love it and change your mind...
2007-09-18 09:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'll show you my tatoo if you show me yours.
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2007-09-18 09:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by Mithrianity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"May I join you?"
2007-09-18 09:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by S K 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Hi!"
2007-09-18 09:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋