Fusatsu – Apr 21

We are doing a Fusatsu ceremony about once a month,  usually on the third Sunday of each month — sometimes without a precepts talk.

Fusatsu is an ancient Buddhist chanting and bowing ceremony of atonement and purification that provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our deep karmic entanglements. There will be a short talk on one of the Bodhisattva precepts.

The next Fusatsu will take place on April 21.  We’ll sit for one 30 minute round before going into Fusatsu, which takes about 45-65 min, depending on whether there’s a talk.

Study – Apr 21: Opening to Oneness, Nancy Mujo Baker

Oxbow Zen Study takes place on the third Sunday of each month. We are meeting in the Zendo after our usual Sunday sit, beginning at 9:30.

We’re be studying Opening to Oneness: A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts by Nancy Mujo Baker.”  For those who wish to order the book online the following link is provided:  https://www.shambhala.com/opening-to-oneness.html

Upcoming:  April 21 (Chapter 5)

Past meetings: March 17 (Soshin Sensei, Chapter 4),  Feb 18 (Jo-Ei, Chapter 3), Nov 19 (Ann, Chapter 2), Oct 15 (Shokai, “Non-killing”),

[There’s also a YouTube video when she talked with the VZ book group.]

Three Bows for January Zazenkai

 

Oxbow Zen getting ready for Oryoki at the January 21 2024 Zazenkai.
Oxbow Zen getting ready for Oryoki at the January 21 2024 Zazenkai.

Wholehearted sitting in the depth of winter, in the silence and stillness of snow and ice.  Delicious potpourri of plain, savory, and sweet tastes in the eating bowls.  Many hands making light work. Flowing and connecting in liturgy.  Zazenkai at Oxbow Zen.

Deep bows!

Zazenkai – Jan 21

You are warmly invited to an all-day Zazenkai on Sunday, January 21.  It will include Oryoki lunch, so please plan to bring your bowls (if you have any).  A mug for tea would also be helpful.  More details to come via email.  All are welcome!   If your registration status changes, please let oxbowzensangha@gmail.com know by Jan 15.

Zazenkai dates in 2024: Sunday Jan 7, Apr 7, Jun 2, Oct 6 2024.

Dec 17: Fusatsu

On Sunday, December 17, we’ll be doing a Fusatsu ceremony, after a 10 minute sit to settle.

Fusatsu is an ancient Buddhist chanting and bowing ceremony of atonement and purification that provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our deep karmic entanglements. There will be a short talk on one of the Bodhisattva precepts.

Sangha Business Meeting – Oct 29

We will meet after Community Check-in to discuss any community business, such as financial status, use of zoom, managing the door for practice periods, service positions.  Have something to bring up?   Email Meikame.

All-day Zazenkai: Sunday Oct 8 2023

You are warmly invited to an all-day Zazenkai on Sunday, October 8.  It will include Oryoki lunch, so please plan to bring your bowls (if you have any).  A mug for tea would also be helpful.  More details to come via email.  All are welcome!   To register, please email oxbowzensangha@gmail.com by Oct 1.

Zazenkai dates in 2024: Sunday Jan 7, Apr 7, Jun 2, Oct 6 2024.