In learning to play the end blown flute, one of the most important things I did right was to blow through my mistakes.
My ability to do this impressed my teacher, or so he said.
I have not kept the practice of blowing zen up very well for some time now though. And just a few moments ago I went over the fingering exercise for the basic five notes.
I noticed I made the same mistakes as I made when I first received the lesson.
I think that might be a good reason to rededicate myself to the practice in it self.
I have been noticing a lack of humility lately. I think it might be a good time to do something I blow at.
Yours in practice,
Jordan
2 comments:
I think it is part of practice, all of us go through ebbs and tides of practice, we do it regularly, then start to get lax, till there comes a point where we see the impact of not practicing and then there is alarm bell sounding - get back to cushion! In a certain way, this cycle serves as motivation to continue practice. May you find more time to sit!
MyoChi,
It is all just doing the work of Buddhas.
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