We're open -- with limitations
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Sanshin is open for regular local practice. Folks who live in town and have been fully vaccinated are welcome to attend a Getting Started session, morning zazen and service, Sunday zazen and dharma talk, and ryaku fusatsu. Masks are required in accordance with Monroe County public health policy; if you don't have a mask we can provide one for you. Evening zazen and the Wednesday evening book group will remain virtual for now.
Those planning to attend Sunday practice in person are asked to register each week using the form on our homepage so we can monitor the number of people expected in the zendo. If it seems we are reaching the limit of the number of people we can safely accommodate, we may close registration or create an overflow space somewhere on our campus. The county's mask mandate is expected to last through the end of September, and after that time registration and capacity considerations may not be necessary. We will not be offering guest accommodations for out-of-town visitors for some time yet. Accommodations next door to Sanshin at 1708 are not available, and we're not encouraging out-of-town visitors to join us at this time. There are logistics unrelated to COVID that need to be worked out, and as of now we can't house you, feed you or provide you personal guidance and direction. If you're outside of the Bloomington area, please continue to join us virtually. Virtual practice continues. Everything that was offered virtually during the shutdown will continue to be available, though you may notice changes in these events as the focus returns to in-person practice. |
Regular practice held in person for local practitioners
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. Sunday morning zazen (9:10 am) and dharma talk: (10:10 am)
Missed a Sunday dharma talk? Many recordings are available on our YouTube channel. Getting Started in Home Zen Practice, first Tuesdays 7:30 - 9 pm More information is here.
Ryaku Fusatsu: Monday evening closest to the 15th day of the month (7:30 pm) Our ceremony of renewing our aspiration to follow the precepts. Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether or not you've formally taken precepts. Sesshin: 3, 5 or 7 days typically covering the first weekend of the month. Next sesshin: TBA, likely December A retreat consisting only of 14 50-minute periods of zazen, meal periods and sleep. Local practitioners may drop in for one or more periods of zazen as they wish (no fee) or may register for full days with communal meals ($55/day). |
Virtual practice from around the Sanshin Network
W're not yet holding events like sesshin and retreats in person and our virtual practice offerings continue. Temples, centers and groups from around the Sanshin Network are also offering virtual programming and are willing to include practitioners from outside their immediate sanghas. English is spoken in all of the following locations, though it may not be the primary language. All times given are local time in the location of the centers offering the practice.
And, please continue to support your local or regional dharma center. With the advent of virtual practice, it can be tempting to gravitate to sanghas, temples and centers far from home. While you're welcome to participate in our virtual practice no matter where you live, it's no substitute for in-person practice with a sangha. Not only does practicing with others benefit you, your presence supports that local group and makes it possible for others to practice. Please stay connected with your local or regional practice community and practice there when it becomes possible.
And, please continue to support your local or regional dharma center. With the advent of virtual practice, it can be tempting to gravitate to sanghas, temples and centers far from home. While you're welcome to participate in our virtual practice no matter where you live, it's no substitute for in-person practice with a sangha. Not only does practicing with others benefit you, your presence supports that local group and makes it possible for others to practice. Please stay connected with your local or regional practice community and practice there when it becomes possible.
Regular virtual practiceIn English
In English Hosted by Sanshin (IN, USA):
* Those interested in joining the Atlanta Soto Zen Center for Monday and Friday evening zazen are welcome to do so. Go here on Mondays from 7:30 to 8 pm; go here on Fridays from 6 to 6:30. Please note: There is a significant time difference between Bloomington (Eastern time US) and Europe, or other locations around the globe. If you are outside of North America you are welcome to join us virtually, but for your own comfort we suggest investigating practice with a Sanshin Network sangha that's geographically and temporally closer to you. Hosted by Shodo Spring at Mountains and Waters Alliance (MN, USA):
Hosted by Issan Koyama at the New York Sangha (NY, USA):
Hosted by the Everett sitting group (WA, USA):
in french
With Mokusho DePreay at Centre Shikantaza (Mons, Belgium)
in spanish
With Densho Quintero at Soto Zen Community of Columbia (Bogota, Columbia)
in italian
With Gyoetsu Epifania and Doryu Cappelli at Centro Zen Anshin (Rome, Italy)
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Virtual look-in during sesshin
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