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PRACTICE PERIOD (ANGO)
April 8 - July 8 Okumura Roshi has appointed Mokusho Depreay to serve as shuso, or head practitioner, for the term of the ango as an opportunity for leadership development in his training as clergy. He will take as his theme the Shin Jin Mei and will give Sunday dharma talks, officiate at the monthly World Peace ceremony, serve as the ino for the monthly Ryaku Fusatsu, and will develop and lead a one-day workshop. READ MORE 
ANNUAL MEETING AND OKUMURAS' BIRTHDAY DINNER
June 22 The members of Sanshin's board of directors will be in town for the weekend of June 21 - 23, engaging in a series of meetings with each other and the local sangha. On Saturday the 22nd, the entire day will be open to sangha members as directors discuss facilities and strategic planning. Sanshin's local Practice Committee will be taking part in the afternoon. Following the day's open discussions, board and sangha will adjourn to nearby Feta Kitchen to celebrate Hojo-san's and Yuko's June birthdays. A sangha member reports that the new restaurant offers affordable, high-quality food with many vegetarian options. Parking is limited, so car pooling or walking from Sanshin are encouraged. You're welcome to attend only the dinner if you're unable to participate in the board discussions. If you're planning to be there, please email our office so we can make an appropriate reservation. 
LAND CARE RETREAT
at Mountains and Waters Zen Community, MN August 7 - 9 Led by Shodo Spring, with Okumura Roshi Our spiritual practice here includes listening to the teachings of the forest, meadows, and waters, caring for them as if they were our own parents – as they are – and sitting zazen in the middle of the whole universe. We invite you to join us for a weekend that concentrates this practice into its essential components:
PRECEPTS RETREAT
July 3 - 8 This retreat focuses on the study of the Bodhisattva precepts that Buddhists receive as guidelines for living a life of practice. It will offer zazen, lectures and discussion, work practice, and silent meals. Talking is allowed during breaks. Anyone is welcome to participate in the retreat itself. A precepts ceremony (jukai) is held during the last day of the retreat in which those who have made arrangements will receive the Buddhist precepts and a rakusu, or lay robe, which they have sewn beforehand. The community is present as witness and family and friends of precepts recipients are welcome at the ceremony. READ MORE MAKE YOUR GIFT
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THIS WEEK
Monday 17th: Day off following weekend ceremonies; no activities Tuesday 18th: regular morning and evening zazen, Getting Started in Zen Practice at 7:15 pm Wednesday 19th: regular morning and evening zazen, dharma study 7 pm Thursday 20th: regular morning and evening zazen, dharma discussion 7 pm Friday 21st: regular morning zazen; board of director's annual meeting weekend begins. Saturday 22nd: Board of directors meeting open to the public all day (9 am - 5:30 pm); Okumuras' birthday dinner 6 pm Sunday 23rd: zazen 9:10 am, dharma talk 10 am; board of directors annual meeting weekend concludes. SUNDAY MORNING DHARMA SPEAKERS
Zazen 9:10; dharma talk 10:10 Free and open to the public. June 23:
Mokusho Depreay: Shin Jin Mei (Faith in Mind) June 30:
Mokusho Depreay: Shin Jin Mei (Faith in Mind) July 7:
Precepts retreat: public welcome to attend 9 am dharma talk July 14:
Okumura Roshi: Opening the Hand of Thought NEW TO SANSHIN?
Welcome! We offer a (free) intro session, Getting Started in Zen Practice, most Tuesday evenings Click here to learn more. Next session: June 18, 2019 7:15 pm 1726 S Olive St, B-ton Enter between grey columns, turn off your phone, take off your shoes, come downstairs. Welcome! WHAT'S NEW
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FILMS ON LOCATION
Filmmaker Yoko Okumura has produced two short films shot on location at Sanshin. She talks about SIT here.
Filmmaker Yoko Okumura has produced two short films shot on location at Sanshin. She talks about SIT here.
Okumura Roshi has participated in a Bloomington-based web project called Interior Mythos Journeys.