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**esanamaserrn** · 07-20-2012, 12:13 AM

Hey Esho,

Wow Japanese...

Yes. Many of the teachings in that particular school are supported in the cultural heritage of Japan. The ideograms were the base of many of the understandings we could reach during the teishos (spoken teachings).

It is similar to what happens here when Pali terms are clarified giving a better understanding to the teachings of Gotama Buddha enhancing the practice.

IMO, it is important also to 'feel' the sound and rhythm of the original language because it is the best way a message can be transmitted.

Many teishos were devoted just to a few ideograms of the Genjo Koan and the Sandokai in order to develop wisdom about Zen fundamental teachings.

There is no wrong in chanting so there is no fear to be in the wrong. Of course there is nothing wrong. It helps to prepare the mind for meditation.

Thanks again for sharing your story with me, Esho and thank you Aloka-D for giving me a deeper right understanding and the encouragement to go on. Thank you.

You are welcome, xenusfreeman.

07-20-2012, 12:13 AM	#10
esanamaserrn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	Hey Esho, Wow Japanese... Yes. Many of the teachings in that particular school are supported in the cultural heritage of Japan. The ideograms were the base of many of the understandings we could reach during the teishos (spoken teachings). It is similar to what happens here when Pali terms are clarified giving a better understanding to the teachings of Gotama Buddha enhancing the practice. IMO, it is important also to 'feel' the sound and rhythm of the original language because it is the best way a message can be transmitted. Many teishos were devoted just to a few ideograms of the Genjo Koan and the Sandokai in order to develop wisdom about Zen fundamental teachings. There is no wrong in chanting so there is no fear to be in the wrong. Of course there is nothing wrong. It helps to prepare the mind for meditation. Thanks again for sharing your story with me, Esho and thank you Aloka-D for giving me a deeper right understanding and the encouragement to go on. Thank you. You are welcome, xenusfreeman.
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