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VIRTUAL ZENDO GUIDELINES

7/28/2020

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Sanshin Zen Community is committed to providing an environment that is free from physical violence, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, disparaging or discriminatory treatment, dishonesty, and substance abuse. These behaviors are incompatible with the core values and goals of this sangha.

When we were practicing in person at Sanshin, we observed posted sets of guidelines designed to give everyone a shared understanding of how we function together in the zendo and in the dorm.  This shared understanding is no less important in the virtual zendo.  All of us who participate in Sanshin's virtual practice are expected to abide by the following:

  • We remain mindful of the effect our words and actions have on others, and that those effects may seem magnified in a virtual setting.
  • We enter and leave the virtual zendo with the same care and attention as we would use in entering and leaving the physical zendo, minimizing distraction for others.
  • We practice right speech by refraining from lying, divisive speech, abusive speech and idle chatter.
  • We listen respectfully, without talking over each other.
  • We listen actively and practice with the aspiration to understand others' views. We don’t just think about what we're going to say while someone else is talking.
  • We may disagree, but we do it respectfully.  We do not engage in personal attacks.
  • We are committed to dharma exploration and inquiry, not debating.  We comment in order to share information, not to persuade.
  • We avoid blame, speculation, and inflammatory language.
  • We allow everyone the chance to speak, and when it's our turn we speak briefly and succinctly without rambling or filibustering.
  • We avoid assumptions about any other practitioners and generalizations about social groups.  We do not ask individuals to speak for their (perceived) social groups.

As always, Sanshin's practice leaders are responsible for the wholesome functioning of the zendo.  In the event that one or more attendees are unwilling to abide by these guidelines, practice leaders have the authority to remove those attendees from participation.
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MORNING DOSHI ROUNDS

7/20/2020

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Now that we have someone acting as doshi in the zendo every weekday morning, it's good to be on your cushion and ready to go at 6:05 so that zazen can begin at 6:10.  The doshi begins five minutes early to make incense offerings and bows at the two altars in the zendo, and then walks behind everyone around the edge of the zendo.  In the actual zendo, we close the door at 6:05; virtually, people can enter at any time, but we can keep the spirit of the doshi's rounds (and be included in them) by signing in before they start..  
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SUNDAYS REMAIN VIRTUAL

7/18/2020

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Sunday morning zazen and dharma talk will remain virtual for the time being.  Please join from home via Zoom.

The guest teacher on July 26 will be Shoryu Bradly, speaking from Gyobutsuji in Arkansas.  Read more about him here.
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Sunday 12th virtual as usual

7/9/2020

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For several reasons, we'll wait to move Sunday practice back to Sanshin until the 19th.  This week, zazen and dharma talk will come to you virtually from Hoko's house as has been usual -- no outdoor activities at Olive Street. 
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RYAKU FUSATSU jULY 13

7/6/2020

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Join us at 7:30 pm as we release old twisted karma and renew our aspiration to follow the precepts.  Everyone is welcome, whether or not you've formally taken precepts or vows. 
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    See the official public announcement about our response to the pandemic here.

    Virtual practice
    ​Offered via Zoom; all times listed are Eastern time in the US

    When you click the links below for Sanshin activities. you may be asked for a password.  It was provided in the original email you received from Sanshin with the link to this page.

    Getting Started in Home Zen Practice, most Tuesdays 7:30 - 9 pm  More information is here.

    Weekday morning zazen and service (6:10 am)
    Please be in your seat and ready to go by 6:05, in time for the doshi's bows.
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    ​Weekday evening zazen with IU campus group (6:30 pm)
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    Wednesday evening zazen and book discussion (6:30 pm)
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    Ryaku Fusatsu: January 18, 7:30 pm:  click here to join

    Sunday morning zazen and dharma talk: (9:10 am)
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    • ​​January 24: talk by Doju Layton 
    • ​January 31: Gate 54: Mind as an abode of mindfulness
    • ​February 7: Okumura Roshi: Opening the Hand of Thought
    • February 14:  Gate 55: The dharma as an abode of mindfulness 
    Missed a Sunday dharma talk?  Many recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

    Download Sanshin's chant book for morning services (but please chant with mic muted)
    sanshin_chant_book.pdf
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    Download chant sheet for the Enmei Jukku Kannongyo
    enmei_jukku_kannongyo_english.pdf
    File Size: 92 kb
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