Virtual Genzo-e on Shobogenzo Bussho ("Buddha Nature"), Part 3
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May 3 - 8, 2023 (Registration Closed)
Our May 2023 Genzo-e will cover the third part of Shobogenzo Bussho ("Buddha Nature"). Okumura Roshi taught about the first and second parts of this text in the May and November 2022 Genzo-e. However, no prior knowledge of the text is required, so if you missed the previous genzo-e you will have no problem following along. This retreat will comprise Okumura Roshi's final offering of genzo-e before his retirement.
We regret that we are no longer able to accommodate visiting practitioners in person for genzo-e. In-person attendance at Sanshinji is limited to its small number of current residents, priests, and tech helpers. Registration is for the virtual retreat only. All zazen periods and lectures (see the schedule) will be shared on Zoom, and we encourage participants to participate in the full schedule if you are able. The opening evening consists simply of two periods of zazen, with no orientation or opening remarks, and we will not be monitoring online participants throughout the schedule. As Uchiyama Roshi emphasized, you are responsible for your own practice. A few days before the genzo-e, we will send a link to the resource page with Zoom links and other information to those who have registered. The materials needed for this event, including Okumura Roshi's translation of the text and the opening and closing chants, will be available for download from that page. Streaming recordings of the lectures will be made available for one month after the genzo-e in case you are unable to attend particular lectures. Recordings will not be available immediately after each lecture; they will be uploaded as a set within a week or so of the conclusion of the genzo-e. Things to consider before you register
The lectures assume that participants have the following:
The first one or two lectures are often entirely devoted to background and context for the fascicle under consideration. If you are joining the retreat somewhere in the middle, be aware that you will be without this groundwork and may have trouble picking up the thread of the presentations. Although we do our best to provide high quality audio, Okumura Roshi speaks somewhat softly and with an accent, and you will be listening over Zoom. If you're concerned about your ability to follow his lectures, you may wish to watch some of his Sunday talks, available on our YouTube channel, before deciding to register. Using headphones may make it easier to listen and understand. There will be basic help available by email if you have technical issues related to participating in the online segments. Please make sure you have the basic computer skills listed at right before the event begins. Our ability to solve technical difficulties on your end is limited. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Registration and FeesPlease note that there are two fee options: regular and sustainer. The sustainer option helps us support practitioners who are not able to pay fees (see below). If you are able to help us in this effort, please consider choosing the sustainer fee from the menu below.
Sanshin Zen Community aspires to accommodate all sincere practitioners at retreats and events, regardless of their ability to pay. If you are not able to pay the full cost of the event, please contact the Sanshin program assistant at [email protected] to inquire about fee reductions or waivers.
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VIRTUAL GENZO-E SCHEDULE
Times are US Eastern Time. Parts of the schedule in blue are applicable only to Sanshinji residents and will not appear on Zoom Opening Evening (May 3rd) 07:10 Zazen 08:00 Kinhin 08:10 Zazen 09:00 End of day Full Retreat Days (May 4th-7th) 04:40AM Wakeup 05:10 Zazen 06:00 Kinhin 06:10 Zazen 07:00 Breakfast 07:30 Soji (temple cleaning) 08:00 Break 09:00 Lecture 10:30 Question & answer 10:50 Break 11:10 Zazen 12:00PM Lunch/Break 12:40 Study period 02:00 Lecture 03:30 Break 04:10 Zazen 05:00 Kinhin 05:10 Zazen 06:00 Dinner/Break 07:10 Zazen 08:00 Kinhin 08:10 Zazen 09:00 End of day Closing Day (May 8th) 05:10AM Zazen 06:00 Kinhin 06:10 Zazen 07:00 Breakfast 07:30 Soji (temple cleaning) 08:00 Break 09:00 Lecture 10:30 Question & answer End of retreat Computer Skills ChecklistIn order to participate successfully, you will need to be able to do the following:
When I began genzo-e, I thought it was dangerous to sit as much as we do at Sanshinji without understanding the deep meaning of zazen practice taught by Dogen Zenji. For me, zazen is the main thing; studying Dogen Zenji's teachings supports intensive zazen practice. Intellectual understanding only without sitting is not so meaningful.
-- Okumura Roshi |