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Dear Harada RoshiShould an ordained monk who is grateful to Eido Shimano Roshi and had been studying with him up to his retirement ask his permission or say something to him before requesting sesshin with another roshi? What do you think of his situation?

May 14, 2012, 11:53 amOnce a Roshi is retired, there would be no more need for asking for permission, yet officially it would be good to discuss it with one´s former Roshi.

Dear Harada RoshiShould an ordained monk who is grateful to Eido Shimano Roshi and had been studying with him up to his retirement ask his permission or say something to him before requesting sesshin with another roshi? What do you think of his situation?

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