We had a Zazen "Meditation" Competition, basic training and learnt how to sit and be patient listening to the words of the Master.
On day 2 of the camp, there was a typhoon, and it because of the hard rain, it made it very difficult to enter the waterfall. So we waitied for the rain to ease, and eventually we were able to stand under the waterfall. The waterfall was especially strong today.
The master was first to enter the waterfall, followed by Mondo, the other Instructors, and the rest of the students. Everyone was able to stand the strength of the powerfull waterfall.
Basic Karate Training
All students did basic Karate training together
Zazen Competition 1
Each year, we have a Zazen competition wich lasts around 1 hour. This year, 28 people suceeded.
Zazen Competition 2
Students concentration on their mental training by doing Zazen
Zazen Competition 3
Kids concentrating on their meditation skills.
Masters Lecture 1
Everyone sits and listens to the words of the Master.
Masters Lecture 2
While the Master gives his lectures on varied topics, all students must sit up straight and listen to all the Master has to say.
Suishin Ryu training at the Waterfall
Because of the heavy rain, the waterfall was quite strong. In order for the younger students to enter the waterfall with out any problems, the Intsructors guided them through the waterfall. All students were able to enter the waterfall with out any harm.
The powerfull waterfall
Many students were intimidated by the powerfull force of the waterfall. Everyone was brave enough to enter. Photo: Mondo
Training at the waterfall
the instructors worked together to help the students in and out of the waterfall.
Under the powerfull Waterfall
While standing under the powerful waterfall, you are competing with yourself to endure the strong forces of the water. This is a very important part of our mental training.
Gassho in the waterfall
While standing under the waterfall, all students must do Gassho. SSR is based on Zen, so the Gassho is done in respect of the surrounding nature.
Deep inside the Waterfall
Students must overcome their fear of the waterfall, in order to do this, they must stand at the back of the waterfall. This is the most important part of the training in the waterfall. "To be one with the water"
Back on dry land
The students realise after the training in the waterfall, that Nature is strongr than humans are. They really appreciate how lucky they are to be living the "easy life". Photo: Mondo
Article that was published in the "Gifu Shinbun"
Concentrating in the waterfall.
The sprays of the Waterfall
"Kiai" under the waterfall.
Kids doing Gassho under the waterfall
Students trying not to swallowed by the powerfull flow of water.
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