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Zazenkai Saturday, April 15

On Saturday, April 15, you are warmly invited to a day-long Zazenkai from 8 AM – 3:30 PM, in person only.  If you plan on being there in person (esp. if you plan to be there for lunch), let us know by Tuesday April 11 (e.g. via email to this email address: oxbowzensangha@gmail.com.

We’ll start with training at 8 AM, so please arrive by 7:50 AM to set up your seat and help us arrange the space.  If you can’t make the whole day but can participate for part of it, that’s totally fine.

Lunch:  will be rice, stew/soup; bring a mug for yourself; if you have Oryoki bowls, please bring them — or else bring a plate, fork/knife; let us know about any food allergies.

If snacks are helpful for you, please bring them 😉  There are two longer Kinhin periods that people can use as a snack break.  We’ll have a coffee and tea station.

There will be no sit on Sunday morning on April 16.

Anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out!  Looking forward to practicing with you!

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Study Mar 26

Study (Sunday):  We’re back with 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 March 26.  Chapter 43.  Cecily will facilitate.  (As of Feb 26 2023, we’ve looked at Chapters 49, 9, 66, 50, 44, (67?), …)

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Study Feb 26

Study (Sunday):  We’re back with 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 February 26.  Chapter 44: “Being overly self-conscious .” Ann L. will be facilitating.  As of Feb 26 2023, we’ve looked at Chapters 49, 9, 66, 50, 44, (67?), …

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Study Jan 29 2023

Study (Sunday):  We’re back with 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.

For January 29 2023, we will be looking at Chapter 50, page 188, “Changeable Mind.” Kai/Daishi will facilitate.

Next Study:  Sunday February 29.  Ann L. will be facilitating.

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Zazenkai Dec 3 2022

You are invited to participate in our quarterly Zazenkai on Saturday Dec 3.  There will be Zazen, Service, Dharma Talk, and opportunity for interview.  It will take place at our usual Zendo at First Churches from 8 AM until about 4 PM.

  • If you haven’t yet told us, register before Tue Nov 29 by emailing Kyokushin or oxbowzensangha@gmail.com.
  • For lunch, please bring a plate, silverware, napkin, and a mug.

 

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New: Weekday Evening Sit (Dec 1)

Starting on December 1, we will be adding a regular, weekly Thursday evening sit from 5:30-7:00 PM, with two rounds of sitting.  This sit will take place in-person only, at the Oxbow Zendo at First Churches.

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Study Nov 27 2022

Study (Sunday):  We’re back with 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.

For Nov 27, we will be looking at Chapter 66, page 188, “Enriching our Lives.” Kenko will facilitate.

Next Study:  Sunday January 29.  Kai/Daishi will facilitate.  (No study in December, due to holidays and retreat.)

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