THIS WEEK: Join Us for Sesshin, Sanzen & Sesshin Talk |
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Sesshin, literally “to touch the Mind,” is a period of time set aside for an intensive meditation retreat to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature. This special time of practice will allow us to dive into the core of Zen training. A silent meditation intensive to still the mind from moment to moment, manifesting the realization of the Way; for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. A rigorous schedule that begins at 5:00 am includes 11 periods of meditation, chanting, mindful work, and a Dharma Talk. Days end at 9:00pm. ON SITE: $85/night & up / ONLINE: $120 or $40/day / 10-20% discount for members |
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Sanzen 参禅 — San = Polite way or Visit and Zen = Universe. Yes, you are visiting the Universe! You will hear dharmas you have not heard before, and you will see things that you have never seen. I have now taught Zazen for 40 years. Now, at 87 years of age, I am very happy that I can actually explain and demonstrate what is the Zazen Mind. Sanzen is not meditation as you’ve been led to think, because the mind is already calm. Admission: $25 or sliding scale |
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About the TeacherJakusho Kwong-roshi is the founder of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center – Genjoji Temple, authorized by the Sotoshu in Japan. He is a successor of the late Shunryu Suzuki, roshi’s lineage. Kwong-roshi travelled and taught throughout America, Asia, as well as, Poland and Iceland where Zen Practice places have been established. Also he has deep connections with the Theravadin, Shambhala/Drala Mountain Center, Rinzaiji, Soen-Korean Zen with Christian Carmelite and Benedictine Traditions. He had the good karma to meet all the Great Asian Teachers who came West. Roshi continues to deepen his insight prior to the present to share with many international sincere people. |
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Dharma talk will be given by Uji Markiewicz, Abbot of Kannon Sangha via Zoom from Warsaw, Poland. |
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About the TeacherUji Mikolaj has been a student of Jakusho Kwong-roshi since 1986. In 2003, he received Tokudo ordination. In 2015, he received lineage transmission from Jakusho Kwong-roshi at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. On May 7, 2016, there was a public Mountain Seat Ceremony installing him as Abbot and spiritual leader of Kannon Zen Center in Warsaw, Poland. Uji also works closely with the Benedictine Monastery in Lubin, Poland, leading retreats. |
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Join Us on Next Tuesday Evening for Week 6 of 12Register by week. A rare opportunity to explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book "Mind Sky: Zen Teaching on Living and Dying" with the author, Jakusho Kwong-roshi. Guided by Kwong-roshi himself, making comments and answering questions, we gain ground. |
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OCTOBER 11 (Week 6) Katto: Intertwining Vines. Ten Thousand Ripples. Page 65–71 OCTOBER 18 (Week 7) Sitting in the Dark. Fear. Sonoma Mountain Koan. Suffering and Pain. Page 73–86 OCTOBER 25 (Week 8) Form and Reflection: Zen Stitching. Jukai. Shiho: Transmission Ceremony. Page 89–99 NOVEMBER 1 (Week 9) The Spirit of Practice. The Nature of Ritual. Touching the Water. Poul Discoe’s Teahouse and Wabi-Sabi. Page 101–115 NOVEMBER 8 (Week 10) Dying with Living: Bodhidharma’s Transmission. The One Great Matter. A True Friend. Page 119–130 Download Study Group Syllabus | | |
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10-20% member discount. If you are a SMZC member, be sure to log in first to get the member discount. The book is available for purchase by emailing Janet, Zen Dust store volunteer at janet [at] smzc [dot] org for $18.95 (plus tax/shipping) or at Amazon.com. |
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