Welcome to THE Sanshin Zen Community
The Sanshin Zen Community is an international Buddhist sangha founded in 1996 by Shohaku Okumura, a Soto Zen priest and respected translator of the thirteenth-century Japanese Zen master, Eihei Dogen Zenji. Based at Sanshin-ji, in Bloomington, Indiana, Sanshin exists to provide intensive practice of zazen in the style of Kosho Uchiyama-roshi, informed by thorough study of Dogen's teachings and communal work. Sanshin offers opportunities for daily practice, weekly Dharma talks, monthly retreats, and a three-month ango (intensive practice period). Activities are open to all Buddhist practitioners, as well as anyone with a sincere interest in the practice of Zen.
News and AnnouncementsNovember Genzo-e is Full
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we have reached the maximum capacity for this retreat. We will announce the dates for the May Genzo-e in October if you would like to register for the next one. 2016 Practice Events Calendar
October: 1-day Retreat: Saturday 1st Sangha Work Day: Sunday 2nd Sesshin @ Stillpoint in Pittsburgh: 7th-9th November: Genzo-e: Wednesday 2nd to Monday 7th (FULL) December: Rohatsu sesshin: Wednesday, Nov. 30th to Thursday, Dec. 8th Buddha’s Enlightenment Day Ceremony: Sunday 11th Practice Events in Minnesota:
NORTHFIELD and FARIBAULT Sansuiji (Mountains and Waters Zen Community) in Rice County, an hour south of Twin Cities: Wednesday evening zazen and study group in Northfield; current focus Genjo Koan. One-day retreats monthly, usually third Saturday, at Mountains and Waters Farm near Faribault. Three-day sesshin immediately follows retreat. Non-residential practice intensive January 20-April 20, and again in the fall. For dates and details click here Residential practice is offered at Mountains and Waters Farm. April 15-May 25 will be a time of special focus. Information here For information about any of the above, contact Shodo Spring, 507-384-8541 or shodo.spring@gmail.com. Practice Events in Maine: MILBRIDGE Great Ocean Zen Center First Saturday of the Month Sesshin: 9:00AM - 3:40PM Weekly Sunday Zazen, Dharma Discussion and Tea: 10:00AM - 12:30PM Weekly Wednesday Zazen & Study Group: 6:30PM - 8:00PM (Currently reading "Opening the Hand of Thought" by Kosho Uchiyama) Daily Zazen & Liturgy, Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 8:00AM For more information, please visit our website: greatoceanzen.org If you are new to the lineage, please contact: Rev. Joshu Judith Toland at joshugozc@gmail.com to make an appointment for an Orientation. For more information about any of our events or activities, please contact us at admin@sanshinji.org or call 812-339-2635. |
NEW TO SANSHIN?
Welcome, you are invited to zazen instruction on Sunday at 9:00 am. Next zazen instruction is September 18th, 2016
Please communicate with us before Friday noon to register and for more information.
DONATE You can support the teaching and practice at Sanshinji safely and securely via PayPal using the Donate button, below (you do not need a PayPal account to donate). CONNECT Roshi's Sunday lectures are available to watch online on YouTube. Look for the notice and link on Sanshin's Facebook page when new lectures are available. |
