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!
Dharma Talk – April 15 2023
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.
Study Apr 30
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 April 30. Chapter 36 – “Loss”. Meikame will be facilitating. (We’ve looked at Chapters 49, 9, 66, 50, 44, (67?), 43, …)
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!
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?), …)
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?), …
Feb 2: VZ Dharma Talk – Soshin Sensei
On Thursday Feb 2 2023, Soshin Sensei will be giving the Dharma talk at the Village Zendo’s Online Thursday evening sit.
Details: https://villagezendo.org/events/zazen-and-dharma-talk-by-soshin-february-2023-thursday/
In person: The talk will take place in person at Oxbow Zen.
Zoom: The talk will also be accessible remotely through the Village Zendo’s Online Zendo.
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.
Sangha Meeting (continued)- January 15, 2023
We will continue our Sangha Meeting on January 15, 2023 after check-in. The primary purpose of this discussion is to schedule sangha events to include as many as possible. Bring your calendars.
Thanks!! Winter Zazenkai – Dec 2022
Thank you all for a wonderful day of practice! Deep Zazen, inspiring Dharma talk by Soshin Sensei, delicious food, powerful service, and smooth cleanup!
Looking forward to doing it again, in spring, summer, fall, and winter.