Village Zendo Winter Sesshin, “Time Outside of Time,” December 26 – January 1, Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY
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.
Canceled: No sits Jul 26 & 30, Aug 2 & 6
Many people are away on retreat with the Village Zendo, so there will be no Oxbow Zen sits for the next two weeks or so.
We will resume on Wed Aug 9 and/or Sunday Aug 13. Please enjoy sitting at home or online. Looking forward to reconnecting in August 😉
Specifically, there will be no sits on the following days:
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- Wednesday, Jul 26, [update!],
- Sunday Jul 30,
- Wednesday Aug 2, or
- Sunday Aug 6!
Canceled: No July 12 Wednesday sit
Dear Oxbow Zen Friends,
There will be no evening practice this Wednesday, July 12. Wednesday evening practice will resume next week (7/19/23).
Bows,
Kenko
for Oxbow Zen Sangha
Summer Practice
As the summer and travel season gets under way, we expect that our regular sits will generally continue. It’s possible that there may be a few cancellations here or there; please keep an eye on the email list and the News page on our web site. For the organizers, to see who’s away or opening, take a peek at this shared document.
Enjoy the practice of summer!
Study May 21
Study (Sunday): We continue our once-a-month study of chapters in The Zen Teachings of Homeless Kodo, by Kosho Uchiyama & Shohaku Okumura. This will take place after the regular Sunday sits, in place of the usual check-in.
Next Study: Sunday May 21. Chapter 72: “Sawaki Roshi’s Last Words.” Kenko will be facilitating. (We’ve looked at Chapters 49, 9, 66, 50, 44, (67?), 43, 36, …)
After this study, we will taking a break for the summer and may resume in the fall with a different study text. Suggestions welcome!
May 2023 Update: Mask Policy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that transmission rates for COVID-19 in our local counties are low.
As a result, we determined that effective immediately the use of masks will be optional for in-person practice at the Zendo.
We will no longer require proof of vaccination to enter the Zendo.
You are still very welcome to wear a mask when you attend Village Zendo events. Please take care of your own needs if you want to be especially cautions, e.g. ahead of international travel.
If you have a condition that impairs your immune system, or if you are over the age of 75, we recommend that you wear a mask.
If you have fever, chills, cough, sneezing, runny nose or a new rash please take appropriate care of yourself and do not come to the Zendo until you have recovered.
If you have been exposed to COVID-19 recently, please attend only after five days since exposure and a negative test.
Any member may still choose to wear masks or N95s. Please respect their decision.
Please be aware that if community transmission of COVID-19 or Flu return to CDC high or substantial levels, we may be required to return to mandatory masking. Staying up-to-date with vaccines remains the most important way to prevent the serious complications from COVID-19.
Dharma Talk – April 15 2023
Soshin Sensei’s Dharma talk from April 15 2023 on “Memories” is now available on our Talks page.
Many thanks for a wonderful day of practice in community!
New: Wednesday sit & Upstairs in “Yoga Room”
Note: With immediate effect, our weekday sit is moving to Wednesday.
Also, for the time being, we will be sitting in the “Yoga Room” upstairs, with details as announced via email.