November 6-11, 2019
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Shobogenzo Shunju (Spring and Autumn)
Limited to 22 participants 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. Typical daily schedule: (subject to change) 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
Dorm space for the genzo-e has sold out. You may also choose to sleep in the zendo with your own bedding, in your own tent on our grounds, or somewhere offsite for which you've made arrangements. There is no charge for sleeping on the zendo floor or in your tent 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. |