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Join us for Soto Zen Buddhist practice in Bloomington, Indiana.
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We practice Buddhism within the Soto Zen tradition that comes to us from Japan, following the particular style of our immediate three ancestors: Kodo Sawaki, Kosho Uchiyama and Shohaku Okumura.
Some of us are laypeople and some are ordained clergy, but we all engage in the same practices and walk the Buddha Way together. Everyone, whether beginner or experienced practitioner, is welcome.
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This week at Sanshin (Dec 29 - Jan 5)Click on the boxes below for information and timing related to a given practice activity. All times listed are Eastern Time.
Upcoming holiday closures: Jan 1, 2, 3
Please note that Sanshin will be closed Jan 1 - 3 (Wed - Fri), during which no regular practice activities will be carried out at Sanshin. We encourage you to practice independently during this time, and wish everyone well heading into the new year! Weekday morning practice (Mon & Tues Only this week)
Please be in your seat and ready to go before 6:05 if joining us for the first zazen period, in time for the doshi's bows. Practitioners are welcome to participate in all or part(s) of morning practice activities as schedules allow, virtually or in-person. 6:05 am Doshi enters 6:10 am Zazen 7:00 am Kinhin 7:10 am Zazen 8:00 am Robe chant 8:05 am Service 8:30 am Reading from Shobogenzo Zuimonki, announcements, soji (cleanup) 8:45 am Bow out sunday morning (Jan 5): zazen & dharma talk
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Throughout this year, we'll be undertaking an exploration we've named Tangible Thusness, a deep investigation of the teachings of nyoho: things done or made according to the dharma. LEARN MORE |
For a complete listing of our regular practice schedule and upcoming activities, see our Schedules and Calendars page.
Our mission and practice vision
Our main activities are zazen, sitting quietly and letting go of thinking; working together on food, clothing and shelter according to Buddha's teachings, and on developing wise and compassionate leadership; studying the teachings of the Buddha and the ancestors of our lineage; and engaging in ritual that brings our community together across space and time. We do all this in the context of our six points of practice.
Sanshin Zen Community enables the investigation of interconnectedness as it manifests in community by engaging in six points of practice within the Soto Zen tradition:
• Zazen in a Buddhist context
• Keeping forms simple
• Balancing peace and progress
• Dharma study as a support for zazen
• Work practice as an investigation of community
• Deeply inquiring into the teaching of ehou ichinyo: kesa and dharma are one
Sanshin Zen Community enables the investigation of interconnectedness as it manifests in community by engaging in six points of practice within the Soto Zen tradition:
• Zazen in a Buddhist context
• Keeping forms simple
• Balancing peace and progress
• Dharma study as a support for zazen
• Work practice as an investigation of community
• Deeply inquiring into the teaching of ehou ichinyo: kesa and dharma are one
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Many of the links on this page and throughout this website will connect you to our ever evolving partner-site, Sanshin Source, which serves as an online library of context and in-depth information about our style of practice. You don't have to memorize everything on this website to practice at Sanshin -- it's simply a support for understanding your practice and practicing your understanding.
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Got a question?Start with our FAQ, and if you still need help, contact us. |
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