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SEEKERS'
SHIMUHENGâ„
The Soshimsa Zen Center Ten Stage Recovery Journey
How it Works
A journey of cultivation and practice, not simplt a course.
~ 1,000 Days
10 Stages
Approximately 100 Days
per stage.
Readiness
not simply time
EMPOWERMENT
The Whip and the Rope
Advancement comes from
cultivation, not the calendar.
Every stage begins with an
Empowerment Ceremony.
The practitioner receives the
tools for the work ahead.
The Whip represents JinOn mantra practice.
The Rope represents
meditation.
Both are empowered
and essential.
A common Foundation
Stages 1 - 5
All practitioners receive a standardised
Whip (JinOn mantra) and Rope (Meditation).
THE WHIP
THE ROPE
JinOn Mantra
Directs and strenghtens.
Meditation
Gathers and steadies.
INDIVIDUALIZED FROM STAGE 6
From Stage 6 onward, the Whip (JinOn Mantra) and Rope (Meditation) are selected for the needs of the particular practitioner.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
CULTIVATION
EMPOWERMENT
DAILY PRACTICE
RETURN
Develop
the
qualities.
Deepen
the
practice.
Receive
the
tools.
Enter
the
stage.
Train
the
mind (Bull).​
Bring
what you've
learned back.
Serve
the
world.
The goal is not lifelong dependence upon the Whip and Rope.
The goal is to know the Bull.
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