Our next study meeting will take place on Sunday, January 16, 9:30 AM after the regular Sunday sit. Stay posted to see if we’ll be studying the “Jewel Mirror” (which we’ve been chanting in service) or the “Shodoka” (Song of Enlightenment). Generally, we plan to read a section together and share what comes up for us in the moment. No prior study necessary. Think: reading and savoring poetry.
Study: Song of Enlightenment (Shodoka)
We enjoyed studying the Householder Koans. Starting on Sunday December 12 2021, we’ll be starting a new monthly study, centering on the “Song of Enlightenment” (Shodoka) (click to view), which is also the study text for the upcoming Village Zendo Winter Ango period (Dec 26 2021 – March 2022).
https://villagezendo.org/events/song-of-enlightenment-winter-sesshin/
Service: Jewel Mirror (Dec)
The Dharma of thusness
Is intimately conveyed by Buddhas and Ancestors
Now you have it
Keep it well
Starting in December, we plan chant the “Song of the Jewel Mirror Awareness” (PDF) along with the Women Ancestors as our service so it can settle more fully into our bodies, minds, and bones. Hope you’ll be able to participate.
Householder Koans (now: Oct 24)
Study, now October 24: 9:30 am – 11:00 am, The Book of Householder Koans by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao. Jo-Ei will facilitate our investigation of “Kit’s New Practice” (p. 233). We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this koan. All are welcome!
Also, we’re considering other books to continue our shared study. Please bring any suggestions to this study meeting.
- Sept 24: updated with the specific koan on page 233.
- Oct 11: date shifted to Oct 24.
Householder Koans (Sept 19)
Study, September 19: 9:30 am – 11:00 am, The Book of Householder Koans by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao. We’ll focus on the Koan “Ariel: Modern Nirvana” (p. 217). We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this and other koans. Is there a koan that resonates with you? If so, go ahead and bookmark the page, as we are exploring many of these koans.
Householder Koans (July 11)
Study: July 11, 2021, 9:30 am – 11:00 am, The Book of Householder Koans by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao. We will focus on one koan, Myonen: White Wolf, p. 225. We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this and other koans. Is there another koan in the same section that resonates with you? If so, go ahead and bookmark the page, as we may explore other koans, time permitting.
Householder Koans (June 6)
Study: June 6, 2021, 9:30 am – 11:00 am, The Book of Householder Koans by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao. We will focus on one koan, Unripe Fruit (p. 167). We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this and other koans. Is there another koan that resonates with you? If so, go ahead and bookmark the page, as we may explore other koans, time permitting.
Householder Koans (Mar)
Our study of the Book of Householder Koans has been very rich. Many thanks to everybody for really showing up with openness and vulnerability.
The next study group will be taking place on March 28, 2021 following our usual sit. Kenko suggests we look at the Chapter entitled “Gates of Practice” and the Koan “Shishin: Golden Buddha“. We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this and other koans in the same chapter. Is there another koan in this chapter that resonates with you? If so, go ahead and bookmark the page, as we may explore other koans, time permitting.
Householder Koans (Feb)
Our next study group will be taking place on February 28, 2021 following our usual sit. Jo-Ei suggests we look at the Chapter entitled “Gates of Practice” and the first Koan “Christina: How pathetic I am“. We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this and other koans in the same chapter. Is there another koan in this chapter that resonates with you? If so, go ahead and bookmark the page, as we may explore other koans, time permitting.
Householder Koans (Jan)
Our next study group will be taking place on January 24, 2021 following our usual sit. We’ll be looking at “The Book of Householder Koans” by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao, beginning with the section on Loss, Illness, Old Age and Death and the koan: Karen: The Old Woman Meets a Fish. We’ll be exploring various ways to engage with this and other koans. Is there another koan in this section that resonates with you? If so, go ahead and bookmark the page, as we may explore other koans, time permitting.