April 30 - may 5, 2019
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with Abbot Shohaku Okumura
Genzo-e retreats are offerings unique to Sanshin Zen Community. They focus on the study of the Shobogenzo (True Dharma Eye Treasury), the major work of the founder of Soto Zen, Dogen Zenji. Although the Shobogenzo is considered to be one of the most important Buddhist texts in Japan and has been translated into English several times, it is very difficult to understand without studying the text in its original language. The genzo-e retreat is therefore a rare opportunity for in-depth study of Dogen with a teacher who has studied the Shobogenzo extensively and practiced with its insights for many years. Two 90-minute lectures are offered each day with some discussion. Breaks are offered to allow study and discussion of the teachings.
Daily schedule
: Opening evening 5:00 Zendo forms training/review for those who wish 6:00 Supper 7:30 Orientation 8:00 Zazen 8:50 End of day Retreat days 04:40 am Wakeup 05:10 Zazen 06:00 Kinhin 06:10 Zazen 07:00 Serve-up/breakfast 07:30 Soji (temple cleaning) 08:00 Break 09:00 Lecture 10:30 Question & answer 10:50 Break 11:10 Zazen 12 pm Serve-up/lunch/break 12:40 Study period 02:00 Lecture 03:30 Break 04:10 Zazen 05:00 Kinhin 05:10 Zazen 06:00 Serve-up/supper/break 07:10 Zazen 08:00 Kinhin 08:10 Zazen 09:00 End of Day Closing day 04:40 Wakeup 05:10 Zazen 06:00 Kinhin 06:10 Zazen 07:00 Serve-up/breakfast 07:30 Soji (temple cleaning) 08:00 Break 09:00 Lecture 10:30 Question & answer 11:00 Temple cleaning 11:30 Sangha gathering 12 pm Lunch/cleanup End of Retreat |
Accommodations:
The Sanshin dorms are full. There are still spaces available to camp on the floor of the zendo (using your own bedding), you can camp/car camp on our grounds, or you can rent a room locally. There is no charge for sleeping on the zendo floor or in your tent or minivan while you're attending a Sanshin practice event. No need to add anything to your shopping cart; just indicate on your registration form that that's your plan. Accommodations are not included in the event fee and must be reserved separately. Retreat guidelines
Dorm guidelines Guidelines for camping/zendo stays Registration and cancellation policies PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR REGISTRATION CAREFULLY. While genzo-e does sell out quickly and it may be tempting to reserve your place now "just in case" you'd like to attend, we beg you to register only if you actually and fully intend to be here. It frequently happens that shortly before genzo-e is to begin, multiple cancellations come in from those who've decided they're not coming after all. On short notice, those on the waiting list can't attend either, and suddenly a very popular sold out event with a waiting list has empty seats that can't be filled even though others wish to attend. Please consider both Sanshin event managers and your fellow practitioners and put aside the "I can always cancel later" approach to registration. Thank you!
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