Virtual practice from around the Sanshin NetworkTemples, centers and groups from around the Sanshin Network are 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 to the degree possible. Regular virtual practiceIn English
Hosted by Sanshin Zen Community (IN, USA):
Click here for complete information about our regular virtual practice activities. Hosted by Shodo Spring at Mountains and Waters Alliance (MN, USA):
Hosted by Shoryu Bradley at Gyobutsuji (Kingston, AR, USA)
Hosted by Zen Community of New York for Dōgen Study (NY, USA)
Daily and weekly programs
Monday Dharma Lab: “Kōan Study: How Dōgen School sees Kōan ~ Book of Serenity/Shōyō-roku” 1:00 pm ~ 2:30 pm Text: Trilingual text is offered to the participants. Recommended Reading: “Book of Serenity – One Hundred Zen Dialogue” translated by Thomas Cleary from Shambhala Thursday Evening Shōbōgenzō Classroom 6:30 pm ~ 8:00 pm Text: Bilingual texts are offered to the participants. Recommended Reading: “Realizing Genjōkōan – the key to Dōgen’s Shōbōgenzō” by Shohaku Okumura Friday Dharma Lab: Dōgen’s Eihei Shingi 11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm 03/05, 12 & 25 Text: Bilingual text is offered to the participants. Recommended Reading: “Dōgen’s Pure Standards for the Zen Community – a translation of Eihei Shingi” translated by Taigen Danial Leighton and Shohaku Okumura Please email here for information about how to participate. Hosted by the Everett sitting group (WA, USA):
in french
With Mokusho Depreay at Centre Shikantaza (Mons, Belgium)
Please email here for information about how to participate. 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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In-person practiceWeekday mornings
Please be in your seat and ready to go by 6:05, in time for the doshi's bows. 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 Weekday evening zazen Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesday evening book discussion (7 - 8 pm): Ryokan Interpreted by Shohaku Okumura.
Saturday is our day off; there's no public practice.
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 Zen Practice, second & fourth Tuesdays (Nov 28 virtually via Zoom & Dec 12 in-person), 7:30 - 9 pm; more information is here.
Ryaku fusatsu: Monday evening closest to the 15th day of the month (Dec 18), 7 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 A retreat consisting only of 14 50-minute periods of zazen, meal periods, and sleep each day. Local fully vaccinated 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. Mud and Lotus Collective recovery dharma group Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 pm Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N Fee Lane in Bloomington; enter at the north portico entrance This in-person group, facilitated by Sanshin practice leader Hosshin Shoaf, explores the intersection between Buddhist teachings and practice and recovery. Following 20 to 30 minutes of guided meditation, participants read and discuss books or other materials related to recovery and the dharma. At the moment, the group is reading The Zen of Recovery; bring your own copy or just listen and follow along. No registration is necessary; simply attend as your life permits. No fee, but donations are welcome. |