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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our one-day January Retreat, begins at 7:00 am Sunday
January 15th and runs until 6:00 pm. The practice schedule will include the
annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent Meditation Peace Walk (Olympia’s Capitol
Lake, Marathon Park, starting exactly at noon). </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Retreat participants will be expected to be helping out and
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active role in the proceedings. </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Out-of-towners wishing to arrive early are welcome to come Saturday
evening and spend the night in the Zendo. Attendees arriving in
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There is no fee for attending, but as usual, contributions
for food and to help pay for supplies and heating costs would be greatly
appreciated. Mattresses will be provided for those who wish spend the night,
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<p></p>Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-68902060187550322152019-12-10T20:09:00.000-08:002019-12-10T20:11:01.570-08:00OBW Winter Retreat 2020<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This years Winter Retreat,</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;"> begins at 7:30 am Saturday January 18th and runs through 4:30 pm Monday, January 20th. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">The three day practice schedule will include the 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent Peace Walk (Olympia’s Capitol Lake, </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Marathon Park </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">starting at noon Sunday</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Participants will be expected to sign up on a duty roster, both as a way of helping out and to get training in the various tasks needed to run a Zen Retreat. The following schedule may be adjusted to accommodate training opportunities and give various participants more of an active role in the proceedings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Anyone wanting to arrive early is welcome to come Friday evening and spend the night in the Zendo. Attendees arriving in the morning should try to arrive by 7:00. There will be an informal breakfast with social time Saturday morning, but otherwise we will be following our traditional silent retreat schedule and etiquette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There is no fee for attending, but as usual, contributions for food and to help pay for supplies and heating costs would be greatly appreciated. Mattresses will be provided for those who wish to remain in residence for their duration at sesshin and showers will be made available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please e-mail; <a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a> with any questions and/or to confirm your plans to attend, we need an accurate head count for buying food stuffs.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: medium;">2020 Winter Sesshin</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Saturday Schedule</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">First Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Meditation (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05-9:00 Informal Breakfast and kitchen cleanup (in Residence)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Retreat Introduction and Instructions</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Second Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Meditation alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 One on one meeting with the teacher by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">10:45-12:30 Work and/or training period</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:30- Call to Lunch (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:15- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for lunch- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:45-1:45 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:45-2:10 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Afternoon Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:00- Call to Meditation (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:15-3:30 Two periods of Meditation, alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:30-4:30 Monk procession walk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:30- Call to Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:45-5:15 One period Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for Dinner- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:15-6:30 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Evening Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Meditation alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for tea, bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10 -8:50 Tea ceremony & Dharma Talk/Discussion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Striking the evening bell 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">First Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Meditation </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for breakfast - bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:25 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Second Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Meditation alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 One on one meeting with the teacher, by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11:15-1:15 MLK Silent procession walk around Capitol Lake</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:15-2:30<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hosted Sangha Lunch in Olympia.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Afternoon Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:30- Call to Meditation (time adjusted to return time)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:45-4:00 Two periods of Meditation alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:00- 4:30 Work and/or Training period (may be adjusted for schedule)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:30- Call to Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:45-5:15 One period Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for Dinner- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:15-6:40 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Evening Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Meditation (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Meditation alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for tea, bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10 -8:50 Tea ceremony & Dharma Talk/Discussion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Evening bell tolled 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive Morning bell tolled 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Meditation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Meditation </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Entrance Hall for breakfast - bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Meditation alternated with Walking Meditation</span></div>
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Happy Holidays!</div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-32210050858012423972019-08-22T06:19:00.000-07:002019-08-22T06:19:06.242-07:00Fall Retreat at Mt Adams 9/13-9/15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we will be having our Fall Sesshin at Mount Adams
Zen Temple earlier in the season. Many people have commented that the
late October dates put us into chill of winter and make the nights and early
mornings a bit challenging. So we have are experimenting by moving our
dates where we can fit into the busy Mount Adams schedule. Therefore, September
13<sup>th</sup>-15<sup>th</sup>, we will once again join with the Mount Adams
Zen community in conducting our Fall Sesshin. The format of the retreat
combines the Mount Adams Zen Temple practices with our own traditional
Boundless Way style sesshin.<br />
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Many members of our extended sangha have had the opportunity to practice at
Mount Adams and are aware of the subtle differences in style, while for others
this will be a new experience. Mount Adams Zen Temple is in the
Vietnamese Zen tradition and carries many of the nuances of this heritage, just
as our practice carries the nuances of the Japanese tradition.<br />
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Since both our communities are modern Western descendants of Zen, neither
Japanese or Vietnamese, we are not bound to any specific ethnic style of
practice. The combination of old traditions holds many promises in the
development of a “Contemporary Zen” form that is not of any specific
tradition, other than the tradition of Zen itself.<br />
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Due to the logistics of conducting this sesshin away from home we need to know
how many people are planning to attend, please remember to “register” by
sending an e-mail to: opengatezendo@msn.com to confirm your attendance.
Even though overnight accommodations will be indoors, please prepare
yourself as if you were going on a camping trip, with sleeping bags and
personal items. For the most part we will be sleeping barracks style and
meals will be provided within the retreat schedule.<br />
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It is recommended that you arrive Friday night to take full advantage of the
full day schedule on Saturday.<br />
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If you want to reserve and rent a room at Trout Lake Abbey call: (509) 395-2030<br />
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For more information about Mount Adams Zen Center go to: http://www.mtadamszen.org/<br />
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Friday Evening Schedule<br />
5:30-6:30 Gathering and Casual Dinner<br />
6:30 -7:30 Mt Adams Evening Service<br />
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Saturday Schedule<br />
5:45 Metta Practice<br />
6:15 One period of seated meditation<br />
6:45 Informal Breakfast<br />
7:30 Clean up break period<br />
8:00 Orientation for Retreat<br />
9:00 Morning Service<br />
10:00 Samu (work period)<br />
11:45 Two periods of meditation divided by walking meditation<br />
1:00 Lunch- Soto style Oryoki<br />
2:00 Clean up and Break<br />
3:45 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with
teacher<br />
5:00 Half hour of walking meditation (outside)<br />
5:30 Dinner-Soto style Oryoki<br />
6:30 Clean up and break<br />
7:00 Metta Practice<br />
7:30 One period of seated meditation<br />
8:00 Tea and Dharma talk<br />
9:00 Time for Bed<br />
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Sunday Schedule<br />
5:45 Metta Practice<br />
6:15 Two periods of seated meditation divided by walking meditation<br />
7:30 Informal Breakfast<br />
8:30 Clean up<br />
9:00 Morning Service<br />
10:00 Samu (work period)<br />
11:30 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private
meeting with teacher<br />
12:45 Informal Lunch<br />
1:45 Clean up and Break<br />
2:45 One period seated meditation<br />
3:15 Tea and Group discussion<br />
4:15 Retreat Ends<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-6807629699140232362019-07-10T09:40:00.001-07:002019-07-11T09:05:29.296-07:002019 Summer Sesshin & Ordination <br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This summer we will be welcoming three new members into the Order of the Boundless Way; local Open Gate Sangha members- Erich Hahn, and Cindy Baxley-Raves (both of Olympia) as well as Jasmine Martin, of University Place. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">All are long time Open Gate Sangha members, who have been attending regularly for years. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Everyone is encouraged to come for the ordination ceremony to meet our new members, even if they are unable to attend the full Sesshin. (Small gifts and/or cards from sangha members to the new initiates are always welcome). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please send an e-mail</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">in order to confirm your intentions in attending. As usual we need an accurate head count for planning and buying food stuffs. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you would like more information about this sesshin or the ordination, please feel free to contact to contact Miles at-</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15-9:45 One periods of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:45-10:45 Samu (Arrange Zendo for Ordination Ceremony)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">10:45 Han Roll (Call to Ordination ceremony)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11:00-12:00 Ordination Ceremony<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:00-1:30 Potluck Lunch and Social Time (Cards and Gifts)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:30 Han roll (announcing end of lunch and social time)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:30 – 2:00 Samu (Clean up and return Zendo to original configuration)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:00- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:15-3:30 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:30-4:30 Angya practice. (Monk procession walk) <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:45-5:15 One period Zazen<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for Dinner- bring out trays <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:15-6:40 Break and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for tea, bring out trays <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10-8:50 Tea ceremony& Dharma talk </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;">Our 2019 Winter Sesshin will be held at Open Gate Zendo. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Practice begins at 7:30 am Saturday January 19th and ends at 5:00 pm Sunday, January 20th. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">The two day practice schedule will include the 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent Peace Walk (Olympia’s Capitol Lake, </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Marathon Park </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">starting at noon Sunday</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Anyone wishing to arrive early, is welcome to come Friday evening and spend the night in the Zendo. Attendees arriving in the morning should try to arrive by 7:00. There will be an informal breakfast with social time Saturday morning, but otherwise we will be following our traditional silent sesshin schedule and etiquette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There is no fee for attending, but as usual donations and contributions for food, and to help pay for supplies and heating costs, would be greatly appreciated. Mattresses will be provided for those who wish to remain in residence for their duration at sesshin and showers will be made available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please e-mail; <a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a> with any questions and/or to confirm your plans to attend, we need an accurate head count for buying food stuffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<br />No matter where you go there you are…I am so grateful to be here.<br />
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Hello! My name is Cindy Baxley-Raves. I am a transplant to the beautiful Northwest and I love Olympia. My practice began in 2011 when I took at class at the Evergreen State College, Buddhism in Psychotherapy. I was always interested in Buddhism and was curious how the practice works with the Western idea of Psychotherapy. A bonus was the 4 day meditation retreat where I experience my first silent retreat. It was wonderful to learn that it is possible to be in charge of your thoughts and I have been meditating ever since. I continued to practice and study on my own for a few years and then started looking for a local Sangha. When I discovered Open Gate Zendo and Miles I found the perfect fit. I struggled with an uncomfortable ‘otherness’ at the previous Zendos that I don’t feel here. <br /><br />I was raised in an Agnostic home and when I would visit church’s I felt like I didn’t belong. The Teachings of the Boundless Mind School closely parallel my own personal philosophy. One of the things that attracted me to Zen was the practicality of it. It is very straightforward and logical. I am 100% responsible for my experience. If I don’t like what is happening I can change my expectation or move on. I also appreciate that Miles isn’t trying to convince people to study or recruit members he is just saying “Here’s this thing that works for me. Try it. If it works for you- good, if not- thanks for stopping by.” This works for me. <br /><br />Visiting Open Gate Zendo weekly, attending retreats, studying great teachers, and practicing zazen daily have helped bring contentment to my life. I do my best to live the 8-fold path and do no harm. I accepted the precepts in a ceremony at Open Gate Zendo in 2015. I appreciate that public service is an important part of the Order of the Boundless Way because I believe we are all here to take care of each other. I look forward to continuing my Zen education and practice.<br />
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Cindy Baxley-RavesKoro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-60039014140483709652018-08-13T09:57:00.000-07:002018-08-13T09:57:08.226-07:00Fall Sesshin September 8th & 9th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we will be having our Fall Sesshin at Mount Adams Zen Temple earlier in the season. Many people have commented that the late October dates put us into chill of winter and make the nights and early mornings a bit challenging. So we have are experimenting by moving our dates where we can fit into the busy Mount Adams schedule. Therefore, on September 8th and 9th, we will once again join with the Mount Adams Zen community in conducting our Fall Sesshin. The format of the retreat combines the Mount Adams Zen Temple practices with our own traditional Boundless Way style sesshin.<br />
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Many members of our extended sangha have had the opportunity to practice at Mount Adams and are aware of the subtle differences in style, while for others this will be a new experience. Mount Adams Zen Temple is in the Vietnamese Zen tradition and carries many of the nuances of this heritage, just as our practice carries the nuances of the Japanese tradition.<br />
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Since both our communities are modern Western descendants of Zen, neither Japanese or Vietnamese, we are not bound to any specific ethnic style of practice. The combination of old traditions holds many promises in the development of a “Contemporary Zen” form that is not of any specific tradition, other than the tradition of Zen itself.<br />
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Due to the logistics of conducting this sesshin away from home we need to know how many people are planning to attend, please remember to “register” by sending an e-mail to: opengatezendo@msn.com to confirm your attendance. Even though overnight accommodations will be indoors, please prepare yourself as if you were going on a camping trip, with sleeping bags and personal items. For the most part we will be sleeping barracks style and meals will be provided within the retreat schedule.<br />
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It is recommended that you arrive Friday night to take full advantage of the full day schedule on Saturday.<br />
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If you want to reserve and rent a room at Trout Lake Abbey call: (509) 395-2030<br />
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For more information about Mount Adams Zen Center go to: http://www.mtadamszen.org/<br />
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Friday Evening Schedule<br />
5:30-6:30 Gathering and Casual Dinner<br />
6:30 -7:30 Mt Adams Evening Service<br />
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Saturday Schedule<br />
5:45 Metta Practice<br />
6:15 One period of seated meditation<br />
6:45 Informal Breakfast<br />
7:30 Clean up break period<br />
8:00 Orientation for Retreat<br />
9:00 Morning Service<br />
10:00 Samu (work period)<br />
11:45 Two periods of meditation divided by walking meditation<br />
1:00 Lunch- Soto style Oryoki<br />
2:00 Clean up and Break<br />
3:45 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with teacher<br />
5:00 Half hour of walking meditation (outside)<br />
5:30 Dinner-Soto style Oryoki<br />
6:30 Clean up and break<br />
7:00 Metta Practice<br />
7:30 One period of seated meditation<br />
8:00 Tea and Dharma talk<br />
9:00 Time for Bed<br />
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Sunday Schedule<br />
5:45 Metta Practice<br />
6:15 Two periods of seated meditation divided by walking meditation<br />
7:30 Informal Breakfast<br />
8:30 Clean up<br />
9:00 Morning Service<br />
10:00 Samu (work period)<br />
11:30 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with teacher<br />
12:45 Informal Lunch<br />
1:45 Clean up and Break<br />
2:45 One period seated meditation<br />
3:15 Tea and Group discussion<br />
4:15 Retreat EndsKoro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-68104352959774394952018-05-03T15:00:00.000-07:002018-05-03T15:03:12.138-07:00Clouds & Water Hermitage Work Parties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Apocalypse, we have scheduled two work party dates at Clouds and Water
Hermitage. Saturday May 12, will be a one day work party with two meditation practice
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The morning ferry sets sail at 6:45 am, so it is advised that
you be at the ferry dock at 6:00 am to have time to buy your tickets and get in
line. For those who cannot make the morning ferry, there is another at 12:00 noon
so an arrival at the dock around 11:00 am is advised. The evening ferry leaves the Island at 7:35, so it’s a full 13 hour day if you arrive with the morning ferry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The second work party is both Saturday and Sunday, June 16<sup>th</sup>
and 17<sup>th</sup> with the same schedule both days. Camping space is
available and the Zendo is a good place to sleep, if you have an air mattress
and sleeping bag. Remember accommodations are primitive (Except for the New Restroom,
which is easily 4 & ½ stars! 😉 ), so come ready to camp. Meals will be bring your own food on May 12
semi-potluck for the June weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As most people are aware, the Chinese year is based on a Lunar Calendar. Being slightly misaligned with our Western Solar Calendar, the Chinese New Year usually begins sometime in and/or about February. This typically makes our January the 12 month of the Chinese year. This Lunar Calendar was the same calendar in use in China and Japan when, in the Zen Tradition, it is said that the Buddha became enlightened. The observance of the Buddha's awakening became known as Rohatsu which simply means 12th month - 8th day (of the Lunar Calendar) and is still observed by this accounting by many traditional Zen temples and monasteries in the Far East.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;">As a matter of long standing tradition, Winter Sesshin at Open Gate Zendo has been held in January to coincide with the <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Not only to pay homage to both the traditional dates of Rohatsu and Dr.</span> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Martin Luther King Jr, but to free up December for</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;"> those of us who also observe the holiday traditions of the West.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Practice begins at 7:30 am Saturday January 13th and runs through Monday, January 15th. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">The three day practice schedule will include the our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent Peace Walk (Olympia’s Capitol Lake, </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Marathon Park </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">starting at noon Sunday</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There is no fee for attending, but as usual, contributions for food and to help pay for supplies and heating costs would be greatly appreciated. Mattresses will be provided for those who wish to remain in residence for their duration at sesshin and showers will be made available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for breakfast - bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:25 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11:15-1:15 Angya practice. (MLK Silent procession walk Capitol Lake)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:15-3:30<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hosted Sangha Lunch in Olympia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:30- Call to Zazen (time adjusted to return time)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:45-5:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:00- 5:30 Work and/or exercise/rest period (may be adjusted for schedule)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:15- Call to Zendo (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for Dinner- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:15-6:40 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for tea, bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10 -8:50 Tea ceremony & Teisho (teaching) and/or Dharma Discussion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for breakfast - bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Second Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">10:45-11:45 Samu (work and/or exercise/rest period)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-weight: 700;">Afternoon Session</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11:45 Han Roll</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:00-12:30 One Period Zazen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:30- 12:45 Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for lunch- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:45-1:30 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px;">1:30-2:00 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:45- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:45-3:30 Tea ceremony, Teisho/Group Discussion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;">3:35-Closing - Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times</span></div>
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Please Note: I have Corrected the Dates for the Fall Retreat at Mount Adams. Apparently my time travels have left me calendar challenged. Miles</div>
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It has become our Autumn tradition to have a joint Sangha retreat at the beautiful Mount Adams Zen Temple. On the weekend of October 13th-15th, we will be combining efforts with the Mount Adams Zen community in conducting blended retreat format that combines the Mount Adams Zen Temple practices with our own traditional Boundless Way style sesshin.<br />
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Many members of our extended sangha have had the opportunity to practice at Mount Adams and are aware of the subtle differences in style, while for others this will be a new experience. Mount Adams Zen Temple is in the Vietnamese Zen tradition and carries many of the nuances of this heritage, just as our practice carries the nuances of the Japanese tradition.<br />
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Since both our communities are modern Western descendants of Zen, neither Japanese or Vietnamese, we are not bound to any specific ethnic style of practice. The combination of old traditions holds many promises in the development of a “Contemporary Zen” form that is not of any specific tradition, other than the tradition of Zen itself.<br />
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Due to the logistics of conducting this sesshin away from home we need to know how many people are planning to attend, please remember to “register” by sending an e-mail to: opengatezendo@msn.com to confirm your attendance. Even though overnight accommodations will be indoors, please prepare yourself as if you were going on a camping trip, with sleeping bags and personal items. For the most part we will be sleeping barracks style and meals will be provided within the retreat schedule.<br />
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It is recommended that you arrive Friday night to take full advantage of the full day schedule on Saturday. <br />
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If you want to reserve and rent a room at Trout Lake Abbey call: (509) 395-2030<br />
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For more information about Mount Adams Zen Center go to: http://www.mtadamszen.org/<br />
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Friday Evening Schedule<br />
5:30-6:30 Gathering and Casual Dinner<br />
6:30 -7:30 Mt Adams Evening Service<br />
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Saturday Schedule<br />
5:45 Metta Practice<br />
6:15 One period of seated meditation<br />
6:45 Informal Breakfast<br />
7:30 Clean up break period<br />
8:00 Orientation for Retreat<br />
9:00 Morning Service<br />
10:00 Samu (work period)<br />
11:45 Two periods of meditation divided by walking meditation <br />
1:00 Lunch- Soto style Oryoki<br />
2:00 Clean up and Break<br />
3:45 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with teacher<br />
5:00 Half hour of walking meditation (outside)<br />
5:30 Dinner-Soto style Oryoki<br />
6:30 Clean up and break<br />
7:00 Metta Practice<br />
7:30 One period of seated meditation<br />
8:00 Tea and Dharma talk<br />
9:00 Time for Bed<br />
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Sunday Schedule<br />
5:45 Metta Practice<br />
6:15 Two periods of seated meditation divided by walking meditation<br />
7:30 Informal Breakfast<br />
8:30 Clean up<br />
9:00 Morning Service<br />
10:00 Samu (work period)<br />
11:30 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with teacher<br />
12:45 Lunch-Soto style Oryoki<br />
1:45 Clean up and Break<br />
2:45 One period seated meditation<br />
3:15 Tea and Group discussion<br />
4:15 Retreat EndsKoro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-76430930556484491242017-08-02T10:09:00.000-07:002017-08-02T11:19:46.623-07:002017 Summer Sesshin Aug 26th-27th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This years Summer Sesshin/Ordination will be divided by two venues. Saturday (Aug. 26th) will be at Open Gate. While Sunday (Aug. 27th) we be held at the Clouds and Water Island Hermitage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Those who can arrive at Open Gate on Friday are welcome to stay in the Zendo, and can either stay Saturday night at Open Gate or go early to the Island and camp out there. Our Island schedule has to be arranged around the ferry schedule (and fees) so keep this in mind when planning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">See the ferry schedule here: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">(http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=2200&PREVIEW=YES). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">At the ordination we will be welcoming three new members into our greater Sangha from all across the country. Chis Price from Alexandria Virginia, Richard Fagan from Kansas City Missouri, and last but not least, Dharma Brother and long time Desert Zen Center Sangha member, Eric Reed from Big Bear, California.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Saturday's activities at Open Gate will also be modified to accommodate this wonderfully evolving nature of our growing Sangha. It will be a shortened schedule, leaving the afternoon open. (Please note that the entire schedule may be modified according to need.) We will have a number of guests from our greater Sangha who will be traveling from Virginia, Missouri, California and Oregon. Our affiliations with- Mount Adams Zen Center, The Desert Zen Center, Plum Mountain, and Mountain Way, have really expanded our family and we are honored to have people coming here from all directions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Morning Session</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony (Remain standing to exit Zendo)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">8:05-9:00 Casual breakfast and social time (in Hojo)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Second Morning Session</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:00- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:15-9:45 One periods of Zazen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:45-10:45 Samu (Arrange Zendo for Ordination Ceremony)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">10:45 Han Roll (Call to Ordination ceremony)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">11:00-12:00 Ordination Ceremony</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">12:00-1:30 Potluck Lunch and Social Time (Cards and Gifts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1:30 Han roll (announcing end of lunch and social time)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1:30 – 2:00 Samu (Clean up and return Zendo to original configuration)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2:00 Guest Teacher Dharma Talk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3:00 Konsho (closing bell)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It is important to note that our our affiliations have not only expanded our Sangha to include Mount Adams Zen Center and the Desert Zen Center, but that these groups are bringing some of the flavor of their practice to our group, in the same way we have introduced the flavor or our practice to theirs. Therefore this years ordination ceremony will reflect these affiliations much like our Order of Hsu Yun services have done in the past. I think everyone will enjoy the extra festivities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sunday on the Island at the Clouds and Water Hermitage will likewise be a shortened schedule with practice in the morning, a casual picnic style lunch and a mostly open afternoon. For a full day you should plan to arrive on the morning ferry and stay until the evening ferry. However, if you only have half a day in mind, you could come in the morning and leave at lunchtime or arrive at lunch time and leave on the evening boat. Personally, I will be on the island all day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Remember staying on the Island is camping, so bring clothes for doing grounds work, extra water, and maybe snack food and drinks that you would like to have outside our planned lunch. Due to our lack of a kitchen facility and limited water, we will be eating picnic style foods with paper plates and leftovers from Saturday (think- summer casual, camping/picnic). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">6:20-6:30 Board Ferry at Steilacoom Dock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">6:55-7:00 Ferry Arrives & Departs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7:00-7:30 Arrive for Sesshin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">8:05-9:00 Informal Breakfast Snack and Tea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:00-9:30 Break and kitchen cleanup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9:30-10:45 One period of Zazen and a Dharma Talk.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">10:45-12:30 Samu (Clean up, grounds work etc.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">12:30- Potluck Lunch </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">12:45-12:55 Ferry Arrives & Departs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2:30-6:30 Free time </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">6:45-7:15 Prepare to leave on the ferry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7:25-7:35 Ferry Arrives & Departs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you plan to camp on the Island. There is plenty of room to sleep barracks style in the Zendo. Otherwise, camping spots are available near the road and on Johnnie's property for those who want to pitch a tent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Remember to bring your robes, practice sessions will still be normal sesshin formal. Don't forget to bring clothes for enjoying a forest hike or beach walk. And..sun screen! It's supposed to stay pretty warm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">See you soon,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Miles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> As a matter of long standing tradition, our Winter Sesshin will be held at Open Gate Zendo. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Practice begins at 7:30 am Saturday January 14th and runs through Monday, January 16th. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">The three day practice schedule will include the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent Peace Walk (Olympia’s Capitol Lake, </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">Marathon Park </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">starting at noon Sunday</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: 0in;">.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Anyone wanting to arrive early is welcome to come Friday evening and spend the night in the Zendo. Attendees arriving in the morning should try to arrive by 7:00. There will be an informal breakfast with social time Saturday morning, but otherwise we will be following our traditional silent sesshin schedule and etiquette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There is no fee for attending, but as usual, contributions for food and to help pay for supplies and heating costs would be greatly appreciated. Mattresses will be provided for those who wish to remain in residence for their duration at sesshin and showers will be made available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please e-mail; <a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a> with any questions and/or to confirm your plans to attend, we need an accurate head count for buying food stuffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05-9:00 Informal Breakfast and kitchen cleanup (in Hojo)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Sesshin Introduction and Instructions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">10:45-12:30 Samu (work and/or exercise/rest period)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:30- Call to Lunch (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:15- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for lunch- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:45-1:45 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:45-2:10 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:00- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for tea, bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10 -8:50 Tea ceremony & Teisho (teaching) and/or Dharma Discussion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for breakfast - bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">10:45-11:45 Samu (work and/or exercise/rest period)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:00-12:30 One Period Zazen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:30- 12:40 Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for lunch- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:40-1:30 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:30-2:00 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:00-3:15 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It has become our Autumn tradition to have a joint Sangha retreat at the beautiful Mount Adams Zen Temple. On the weekend of November 19th-21st, we will be combining efforts with the Mount Adams Zen community in conducting blended retreat format that combines the Mount Adams Zen Temple practices with our own traditional Boundless Way style sesshin.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Many members of our extended sangha have had the opportunity to practice at Mount Adams and are aware of the subtle differences in style, while for others this will be a new experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mount Adams Zen Temple is in the Vietnamese Zen tradition and carries many of the nuances of this heritage, just as our practice carries the nuances of the Japanese tradition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Since both our communities are modern Western descendants of Zen, neither Japanese or Vietnamese, we are not bound to any specific ethnic style of practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combination of old traditions holds many promises in the development of a “<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Contemporary </span> Zen” form that is not of any specific tradition, other than the tradition of Zen itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Due to the logistics of conducting this sesshin away from home, we are limiting attendance to twenty, so please remember to “register” by sending an e-mail to: </span><a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> to confirm your attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though overnight accommodations will be indoors, please prepare yourself as if you were going on a camping trip, with sleeping bags and personal items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most part we will be sleeping barracks style and meals will be provided within the retreat schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It is recommended that you arrive Friday night to take full advantage of the full day schedule on Saturday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>For more information about Mount Adams Zen Center go to: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.mtadamszen.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">http://www.mtadamszen.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><strong>Friday Evening Schedule<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">5:30-6:30 Gathering and Casual Dinner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><strong><span class="ecxApple-converted-space"></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">6:30 -</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">7:30 Mt Adams </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Evening Service</span><br />
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<b>Saturday Schedule</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">5:45 Metta Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">6:15 One period of seated meditation<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span class="ecxApple-converted-space"></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">6:45 Informal Breakfast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">7:30 Clean up break period</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">8:00 Orientation for Retreat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">9:00<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>Morning Service</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">10:00 <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> Samu (work period)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">11:45 <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>Two periods of meditation divided by walking meditation <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span class="ecxApple-converted-space"></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">1:00 Lunch- Soto style Oryoki</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">2:00 Clean up and Break</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">3:45 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with teacher</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">5:00 Half hour of walking meditation (outside)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">5:30 Dinner-Soto style Oryoki</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">6:30 Clean up and break</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">7:00 Metta Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">7:30 One period of seated meditation<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">8:00 Tea and Dharma talk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">9:00 Time for Bed</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sunday Schedule<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">5:45 <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>Metta Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">6:15 Two periods of seated meditation divided by walking meditation</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">7:30 Informal Breakfast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">8:30 Clean up</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">9:00 Morning Service</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">10:00 Samu (work period)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">11:30 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>& private meeting with teacher</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">12:45 Lunch-Soto style Oryoki</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">1:45 Clean up and Break</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">2:45 One period seated meditation</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">3:15 Tea and Group discussion</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 21.3333px;">Our Summer Sesshin will be held at the Clouds and Water Island Hermitage this weekend (Aug. 27/28). Those who can arrive on Friday will have time to set up camp and help prepare for the weekend events. Jean-Luc (Tenso) and I will be arriving on the first Friday morning ferry and spending the day preparing. Please pay close attention to the ferry schedule: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 21.3333px;">(</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=2200&PREVIEW=YES)</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 21.3333px;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 21.3333px;">Our Sesshin schedule has been arranged around the ferry's and people who might not be able to attend the full sesshin and have to come and go according to the ferries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">Remember this is a Work Sesshin, so bring clothes for doing grounds work, extra water, and maybe snack food and drinks that you would like to have outside our normal meal schedule. Due to our lack of a kitchen facility and limited water, we will be eating picnic style foods with paper plates (think- summer camping/picnic). We do plan to have a kitchen by next summer, but that will take more time and finances (somewhere between $3,000 and $5,000).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">Keep in mind that you will be camping. There is plenty of room to sleep barracks style in the Zendo, and I will bring 6 camp mattresses and 12- 3 by 3 foot sitting zabutons. Otherwise, camping spots are available near the road and on Johnnie's property for those who want to pitch a tent.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">Remember to bring your robes practice sessions will be normal sesshin formal. Don't forget to bring clothes for enjoying a forest hike or beach walk. And..sun screen! It's supposed to be pretty warm on Saturday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">Hope to see you there!</span></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:20-6:30 Bord
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:50-7:00 Ferry
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:00-7:30 Arrive
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">12:45-12:55 Ferry
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">1:30-2:30 Dharma
Talk & Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">2:30-5:00 Free
time (Rest, work, beach walk, hiking)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">4:45- Call to
Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">5:00-6:15 Two
periods Zazen, divided by Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">5:00-6:15 Dokusan
(one on one meeting with the teacher)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:15-7:00 Informal
Dinner in the Zendo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:00-7:30 Break
and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:30- Call to
Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:25-7:35 Ferry
Arrives & Departs<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:30-8:00 One
period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">8:00-9:00 Tea
ceremony & Teisho (teaching)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">9:00- Prepare for
bed, or to leave on the ferry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">9:00 Konsho
(striking the evening bell)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">10:40-10:50 Ferry Arrives & Departs</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">2016 Summer Sesshin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Sunday Schedule <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:20-6:30 Bord
Ferry at Steilacoom Dock<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:55-7:00 Ferry
Arrives & Departs<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:00-7:30 Arrive
for Sesshin <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:30- Call to
Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:30-8:00 One
period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense
Ceremony <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">8:05-9:00 Informal
Breakfast in the Zendo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">9:00-9:30 Break
and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">9:15- Call to
Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">9:30-10:45 Two
periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan
(one on one meeting with the teacher) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">10:45-12:30 Samu
(Clean up, grounds work etc.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">12:30- Call to
Lunch (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">12:45-12:55 Ferry
Arrives & Departs<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">1:30- Call to
Lunch (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">1:45-2:30 Informal
Lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">2:30-4:00 Free
time (Rest, work, beach walk, hiking)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">4:00- Call to
Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">4:00-4:30 One
period Zazen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">4:30-5:30 Informal
Dinner in the Zendo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">5:30-5:45 Break
and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">5:45- 6:45 Precepts Ceremony & Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:45- Konsho
(striking the closing bell)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">6:45-7:15 Prepare
to leave on the ferry<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">7:25-7:35 Ferry
Arrives & Departs<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<br />Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-28765420769316790752016-07-25T08:37:00.000-07:002016-07-25T18:15:53.588-07:00Summer Sesshin 2016<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking out the Clouds and Water Zendo altar window (ocean to the left). <br />
The Sesshin sign was made by Sangha member Preston "Shuji" Stanke.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It has been a busy summer preparing the Clouds and Water Hermitage for our Summer Sesshin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many Sangha members have contributed both time and money to close in the Zendo and make site improvements which include such unthinkable luxuries as a genuine restroom, complete with composting toilet and sink for hand washing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was a busy weekend on the Island as Sangha members worked diligently clearing brush, installing flooring and erecting the newly constructed restroom building. On the short list of further improvements are installing the Zendo doors and shoji screen windows, followed by permanent stairs and metal roofing. The longer list includes the construction of three small meditation huts and a galley trailer for preparing meals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our Summer Sesshin will be held at Clouds and Water Hermitage on the weekend of August 26</span><sup style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">& 28</span><sup style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">th </span></sup><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. This will be a "working" retreat with a longer samu (work) periods in the mornings and more free time in the afternoons. So be sure to bring your gardening/work clothes as well as your robes and Bermuda shorts for the beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The daily schedule will be developed and posted as the date nears. Meanwhile there are lots of things to be done beforehand for those of you who would be interested in volunteering time and/or contributing money.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sangha member Alex "Anjin" Yuan puts the final coat of paint on the new restroom building.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you want more information e-mail opengatezendo@msn.com. More posts regarding summer activities to follow soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Deep gratitude and gassho to all those who have contributed funds, time and energy to this project over the last three years. Without you none of this would be happening<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Miles</span>Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-21512087236117128902016-05-26T07:51:00.002-07:002016-05-26T08:03:42.514-07:00Clouds & Water Hermitage Update<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Current Clouds & Water Hermitage Zendo</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">An
Invitation to Visit & Support our Island Retreat <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">by Neaka Kaizen (Valerie Grigg Devis)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For the first time ever, our 2016 Summer Sesshen will take
place at the “Clouds & Water” Island Hermitage: The dates are August 25, 26
and 27<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will be a
wonderful opportunity to enjoy the tranquility the Island provides, and make
use of the Zendo & Hut masterfully built by Miles and transported to the
site by ferry during the past several years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each structure is placed to enjoy a waterfront view on the property
donated by Jonnie Paradiso.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are woodland
trails and access to a secluded beach within easy walking distance.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zendo Interior showing empty windows & plywood floor</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Miles
went out to the Island last month and assessed what projects are most needed to
complete the site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are two work
parties scheduled in June and July (see details below) and we would like to have
the following items (with approximate costs) in place by this August, if possible:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Restroom
Building with Compost Toilet </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">(Top Priority!)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">$1800</i> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Roofing
for the Zendo </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">(currently tarped, needs weather
protection)<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">$2200<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Zendo
Doors</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> (now an empty opening)<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>$600<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Zendo
Flooring </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">(now bare plywood) <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">$600</i><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Paint,
Stain, Sealers & other supplies </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">$300</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Push
Mower – </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A donation of a good push lawn mower would be appreciated!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">These projects are very important, because they will
keep the Retreat in sound condition for years to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The costs are very modest, considering the
value of the property & improvements already in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, to support your contributions, Jean-Luc &
Valerie have a $4,000 “Match Fund” for Island Hermitage Improvements. For every
dollar YOU GIVE, another dollar is added to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This doubles your contribution-!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We want to recognize and thank our first two donors, who are helping get
these projects underway:</span><br />
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for Restroom Outbuilding </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">-
Alex Yuan</span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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and Materials for Zendo Shoji Windows<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">-
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">David (Dusty) Knobel<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Here in the Pacific Northwest, the season for outdoor
projects is relatively short – and newly retired Miles has other projects he
would like to complete, after he finished this one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So let’s support his efforts to create a very
special place for all of us to meet together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can send your contribution to: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Open Gate Zendo <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">c/o Koro Kaisan Miles<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">4123 Biscay St NW<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">98502-3513<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To
get the Site ready, there will be several work parties going out to the Island soon:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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WORK PARTY: June 17 & 18<sup>th<o:p></o:p></sup></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">JULY
WORK PARTY: July 22 to 24<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
strongly encourage you to escape your routine and join others for one or more of
these work parties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will find that doing so has its own
special rewards!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are willing to
take part or help organize Work Parties, let Miles know. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valerie and Maitri await the Ferry</td></tr>
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Fondly to you All~!<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Neika Kaizen<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-61504087196644158952016-03-30T10:00:00.000-07:002016-04-07T01:45:01.318-07:00Summer Plans for Clouds and Water Hermitage<br />
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The future "finished look" for Zendo at Clouds and Water Hermitage<br />
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and Water Hermitage</span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "engravers mt" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">An Invitation to visit and support our
special Retreat <o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">By<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neaka Kaizen / Valerie Grigg Devis<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In the Summer of 2012, our Order held a Dedication
Ceremony for a new Island Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Clouds and Water Hermitage”</i> is located less
than 30 minutes from Olympia and is available for use by all Boundless Way sangha
members & our invited guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Few
people live on the island, so it’s a quiet place we share with wildlife, marine
habitat, quiet forest paths, thistles & wildflowers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those of us who have stayed there, the Hermitage
has become a place of solitude, healing, celebration and rededication to our
practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The First Hut with the unfinished Zendo in the background</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">A Definition of “Hermitage” </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">(borrowed from
Wikipedia): <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A hermitage is a type of </i></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery" title="Monastery"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">monastery</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">. Typically it has a room or dedicated space for
religious devotion, very basic sleeping quarters and other provisions suitable
for the </span></i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascetic" title="Ascetic"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ascetic</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> way of
living. Traditionally, hermitages have been located in caves and huts, in the
desert or woods...</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Current Zendo Status</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Hermitage property was gifted to our Order by
island resident Johnnie Paradiso with the hope that our community would become
a regular presence among the island community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To fully benefit from the tranquility it provides, our members are
welcome to visit throughout the season. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually, we would like to share this
wonderful retreat with other like-minded practitioners as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valerie and Maitri at the first Hermitage Women's Retreat</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">During the last several years, a Zendo & Hut have
been masterfully built by Miles and transported to the site by ferry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each structure is carefully placed to enjoy a
waterfront view of Puget Sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
zendo can sit up to 12 in zazen and the Hut sleeps 2 comfortably.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no water or electricity on site, so
conditions require basic camping skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are woodland trails to walk and access to a secluded beach nearby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This year, Miles is planning our Summer Sesshen at
the Island Hermitage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In preparation, we
would like to encourage everyone to take part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As the season begins, we can start by arranging informal Work Parties – which
will include weeding and tending to the structures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a wonderful time to share smiles,
sweat and samu (work practice) with our dharma brothers & sisters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I encourage you to consider volunteering to
organize a work party or to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In addition, we would like to complete the following
projects to improve the site for use by all: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we use a bucket!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(currently, there is a tarp on it) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(currently, there is bare plywood)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for preparing retreat meals)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The cost to complete these projects is $8,000 to $12,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a very modest amount compared to the
value of the property & improvements which are already in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When these projects are done, the Retreat
will be in sound condition for years to come & can benefit many visitors
and guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would like to begin working
on this in May and hopefully complete these improvements before Summer ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be great to have a most of it done
by Summer Sesshin so that we can enjoy the fruits of our labors during our
retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, Jean-Luc and Valerie
are offering a “Match Fund” for each dollar contributed towards the Island
Hermitage up to $4,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please join us
in contributing to this special place if you are able to do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can make your checks to: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Open Gate Zendo </span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Bowing
Fondly to you All~!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Neika Kaizen</span></div>
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Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-56065134740457923642016-02-01T12:43:00.000-08:002016-02-01T14:01:01.863-08:00Summer Retreat - Silky Oak Zen - February 2016 <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Theme: Facing Fear through
Loving Compassion </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Hi Everyone, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">We will be holding a weekend
retreat at "Silky Oak Zendo" 26th, 27th and 28th of February, 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">This retreat is for all of our
regulars and friends and so all are welcome to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The retreat is being held at
Silky Oak Zen's new Zendo: </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">3/63 Webb St </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">East Gosford NSW. </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Please park on the Street. </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">About our Theme </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Loving-kindness (Metta/Maitri)
is the experience of having friendly and loving relationship towards ourselves
and others. It’s also the practice of loving experience without the suffering
that arises from attachment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">In truth, many of us harbour
harsh thoughts and feelings about ourselves. We experience these feelings to a
greater or lesser degree and sometimes they are greatly amplified. These
negative thoughts and feelings can be so overwhelming, that it can be difficult
to see where there is even a skilful way out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">In practice, ‘all troubled
doors’ can be closed with the practice of Zen. In our daily lives, we use the
fruits of Zen practice to not harshly judge ourselves - to be gentle and kind -
as we are - here and now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">We can remember one of Buddha’s
teachings that we can search the whole tenfold Universe, but we will still not
find a single Being more deserving of our Loving-kindness than the one right
here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">“Searching all directions
with your awareness, you find no one dearer than yourself. In the same way,
others are dear to themselves. So you shouldn't hurt others if you love
yourself”……………………………The Rājan Sutta </span></i><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The regular practice of
loving-kindness and right speech, lifts our self-esteem and promotes our
well-being, and this in turn lifts the well-being of all those around us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">In this retreat we have the
aspiration to apply loving kindness to our own daily lives, as we interrelate
with all beings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Ordinations </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">We will also be celebrating
some ordinations during the retreat. Some of our regular members are stepping
up to enhance their own journey of practice. Our aspirants: <b>Ashwin Bhatt,
Steve Allan and Don Anderson </b>will be ordained into The Mugendo Zen Kai (The
Order of the Boundless Way). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">This will be a very special and
welcoming experience, so please come along and celebrate with our wonderful
friends, who are taking this next step on their path. The ordination ceremony
is also a meditative and contemplative experience and a benefit to all in
practice on retreat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Any family, friends etc, please
arrive around 9.30am. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Also please bring your
phone/camera or video camera if you wish to take photos and record the event. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Retreat Schedule </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Friday Evening Session </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">6.30pm Formal Opening of the
Retreat <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">6:45pm One Period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7.15 Kinhin walk <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7.50 Meditation – Metta/Maitri
– Self Care <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8.30 Tea/Teisho
(DharmaTalk-Steve) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">9.00 Close and return home for
a peaceful sleep <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Saturday Schedule: </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Morning Session </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7:00 Arrive (Chosho -morning
bell tolled 9 times) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen - (Moktok) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen
(Chosan- first morning meditation) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8.00-8.30 Chanting and
Recitation Service <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8:30- Kitchen aids prepare
Genkan for breakfast- bring out trays and toaster :-) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8:30-9:15 Breakfast ceremony
“Mindful Eating - Silence for the first 30 minutes” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">9:15-9:30 Break and kitchen
clean up. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Second Morning Session </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">9.30 am Bells, Drums and
Procession to the Zendo <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">9.45 am Traditional wooden
tapping (Moktok) and Bell <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">10.00 am "Ordination
Ceremony" All Welcome </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">11.30 am Closing Mantra and
photos <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">12.00 Noon: Lunch and Photos East
Gosford Japanese Gardens. (Table is booked) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Afternoon Session </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">1:30 to 2.30 Anya walk –
Takuhatsu hats –optional (Bush Walk) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Return to Zendo </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">3.00-3.30 One period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">3.30-4:00 Tea/Teisho (Don-
Dharma Talk) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">4:15-Closing - Konsho (striking
the evening bell) tolled 9 times _/|\_ <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">4.30 Close and return home for
a peaceful sleep <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Sunday Morning Session </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7.00 Metta/Maitri Practice <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">7.30 Kinhin walk <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8.00 One period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8.30 Tea/ Teisho (Ashwin-Dharma
Talk) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">8.45 Informal breakfast and
Discussion <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">10:00 Samu (work period) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">10:30 One Period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">11.00 Metta/Maitri Closing
Meditation <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Notes: </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The retreat is about practice
and friendship. You are welcome to come along to some or all of the retreat.
The Friday night session would be helpful if you are new to practice and are
wishing to participate in Saturday or Sunday. Friday night also sets the theme
for the weekend. Gentle guidance will also be ongoing throughout the retreat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">There are no dues or fees for
the retreat, but any small donation to keep our centre running would be
gratefully accepted. The donation box is in the Zendo (meditation hall). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Please wear blacks or dark
colours to limit distraction. OBW clergy please wear full robes and Rakusu.
Members please wear your mala. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Please do not wear perfumes or
colognes. We also don’t use incense at Silky Oak and our candles are made from
natural products. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Please bring a plate to share
for breakfast on the Saturday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Lunch will be at the Japanese
Gardens (East Gosford) on Saturday so please bring a little money for that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will do the Anya (Bush Walk) straight after at "Rumbalara Reserve"
(It's the "Grass Tree Walk" this time), so please bring walking shoes
and a hat. There are only limited Takuhatsu (hats) available, so anyone wishing
to purchase their own ahead of time, please contact Hoka Matt at
mlawther@hotmail.com. Otherwise any hat will do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">If you have any questions about
the retreat, please contact Hoka Matt on 0401 231 251 or Seido Merelyn on 0414
819 136 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Everything has been
pre-planned, so please just come along and enjoy. We would be grateful if you
could RSVP when possible, just so we can work out space and numbers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Please forward this email to
all friends or practitioners who may be interested. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">In Loving Kindness <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Jishin Hoka (Matt) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Zen</span>Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-73407315477126820522015-12-19T10:19:00.000-08:002016-01-16T06:25:59.255-08:00Open Gate Winter Sesshin <br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This years Open GateWinter Sesshin starts at 7:30 Saturday January 16th and runs through Monday, January 18th. Our three day practice schedule will include the 9th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent Peace Walk around Olympia’s Capitol Lake (beginning at Marathon Park at noon on Sunday). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Anyone wanting to arrive early is welcome to come Friday evening and spend the night in the Zendo. Attendees arriving in the morning should try to arrive by 7:00. There will be an informal breakfast with social time Saturday morning and a Precepts Ceremony in the afternoon, but otherwise we will be following our traditional silent sesshin schedule and etiquette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There is no fee for attending, however these events do cost us money and we have continuing overhead costs, so contributions for food and to help pay for supplies and heating costs would be greatly appreciated. Mattresses will be provided for those who wish to remain in residence for their duration at sesshin and showers will be made available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please e-mail; <a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a> with any questions and/or to confirm your plans to attend, we need an accurate head count for buying food stuffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05-9:00 Informal Breakfast and kitchen cleanup (in Hojo)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Sesshin Introduction and Instructions </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:45-1:45 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:00- Call to Ceremony (Large Bell)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:15-3:00 Precepts Ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:00-3:30 One periods of Zazen (may be shortened by ceremony)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:30-4:30 Angya practice. (monk procession walk) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:45-5:15 One period Zazen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for Dinner- bring out trays </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:15-6:30 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Evening Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10 -8:50 Tea ceremony & Teisho (teaching) and/or Dharma Discussion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for breakfast - bring out trays </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:25 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Second Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11:15-1:15 Angya practice. (MLK Silent procession walk Capitol Lake)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:15-2:30<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hosted Sangha Lunch in Olympia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:30- Call to Zazen (time adjusted to return time)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:45-4:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:00- 4:30 Work and/or exercise/rest period (may be adjusted for schedule)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:45-5:15 One period Zazen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for Dinner- bring out trays </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:15-6:40 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Evening Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for tea, bring out trays </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:10 -8:50 Tea ceremony & Teisho (teaching) and/or Dharma Discussion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:55- Closing ceremony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Daily Closing- Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">6:30 Wake-up bell </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for breakfast - bring out trays </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Second Morning Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">10:45-11:45 Samu (work and/or exercise/rest period)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11:45 Han Roll</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:00-12:30 One Period Zazen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:30- 12:40 Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for lunch- bring out trays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">12:40-1:30 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Afternoon Session</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:30-2:00 Break and kitchen cleanup </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1:45- Call to Zazen (Han roll)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2:00-3:15 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:15-3:30 Short Break</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3:30-4:30 Tea ceremony, Teisho/Group Discussion</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4:30-Closing - Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times</span></div>
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Happy New Year!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year’s Fall Sesshin (retreat) will be conducted on the weekend of October 23rd-25th at the beautiful Mount Adams Zen Temple. We will be combining efforts with the Mount Adams Zen community in conducting blended retreat format that combines the Mount Adams Zen Temple practices with our own traditional Open Gate style sesshin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many members of our extended sangha have had the opportunity to practice at Mount Adams and are aware of the subtle differences in style, while for others this will be a new experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mount Adams Zen Temple is in the Vietnamese Zen tradition and carries many of the nuances of this heritage, just as our practice carries the nuances of the Japanese tradition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since both our communities are modern Western descendants of Zen, neither Japanese or Vietnamese, we are not bound to any specific ethnic style of practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combination of old traditions holds many promises in the development of a “<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Contemporary </span> Zen” form that is not of any specific tradition, other than the tradition of Zen itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Due to the logistics of conducting this sesshin away from home, we are limiting attendance to twenty, so please remember to “register” by sending an e-mail to: </span><a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> to confirm your attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though overnight accommodations will be indoors, please prepare yourself as if you were going on a camping trip, with sleeping bags and personal items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most part we will be sleeping barracks style and meals will be provided within the retreat schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is recommended that you arrive Friday night to take full advantage of the full day schedule on Saturday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>For more information about Mount Adams Zen Center go to: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.mtadamszen.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.mtadamszen.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Friday Evening Schedule<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span class="ecxApple-converted-space"></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:30 Evening Service.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:30 Walking Meditation (outside)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8:30 Free time</span><br />
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<b>Saturday Schedule</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5:45 Metta Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:15 One period of seated meditation<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="ecxApple-converted-space"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:45 Informal Breakfast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:30 Clean up break period</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">9:00<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>Morning Service</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">10:00 <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> Samu (work period)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2:00 Clean up and Break</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3:45 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation & private meeting with teacher</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5:00 Half hour of walking meditation (outside)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5:30 Dinner-Soto style Oryoki</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:30 Clean up and break</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:00 Metta Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:30 One period of seated meditation<span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8:00 Tea and Dharma talk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">9:00 Time for Bed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5:45 <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>Metta Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:15 Two periods of seated meditation divided by walking meditation</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:30 Informal Breakfast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8:30 Clean up</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">9:00 Morning Service</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">10:00 Samu (work period)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">11:30 Two periods of meditation w/walking meditation <span class="ecxApple-converted-space"> </span>& private meeting with teacher</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">12:45 Lunch-Soto style Oryoki</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1:45 Clean up and Break</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2:45 One period seated meditation</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3:15 Tea and Group discussion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4:15 Retreat Ends</span>Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-65062513143079749302015-07-06T21:50:00.000-07:002015-07-06T22:00:29.060-07:002015 Summer Sesshin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This Summer we will be welcoming two new members into the Order of the Boudnless Way; local sangha member Joe Gledhill and long distance student R.T. Good, who visits regularly from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, both have spent the last two years preparing for their ordination. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Everyone is encouraged to come for the ordination ceremony to meet our new members to the order, even if you are unable to attend the full Sesshin. (Small gifts and/or cards from sangha members to the new initiates are always welcome). Please send an e-mail <a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a> in order to confirm your intentions in attending. As usual we need an accurate head count for planning and buying food stuffs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you would like more information about this sesshin or the ordination, please feel free to contact to contact Miles at- <a href="mailto:opengatezendo@msn.com"><span style="color: black;">opengatezendo@msn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6:30 Wake-up bell<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times) <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony (Remain standing to exit Zendo)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:05-9:00 Casual breakfast and social time (in Hojo)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:15-9:45 One periods of Zazen <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:45-10:45 Samu (Arrange Zendo for Ordination Ceremony)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10:45 Han Roll (Call to Ordination ceremony)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11:00-12:00 Ordination Ceremony<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12:00-1:30 Potluck Lunch and Social Time (Cards and Gifts)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:30 Han roll (announcing end of lunch and social time)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:30 – 2:00 Samu (Clean up and return Zendo to original configuration)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2:00- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2:15-3:30 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3:30-4:30 Angya practice. (Monk procession walk) <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4:45-5:15 One period Zazen<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5:15- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for Dinner- bring out trays <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5:30-6:15 Dinner ceremony (Oryoki)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6:15-6:40 Break and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6:30- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6:45-8:00 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:00-8:10- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for tea, bring out trays <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:10-8:50 Tea ceremony& Dharma talk </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:55- Closing ceremony<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00- Daily Closing- Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00- Prepare for bed or non-residents leave for the night.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>Morning Session<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 6</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:30 Wake-up bell<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7:00 Non-residents Arrive (Chosho -morning bell tolled 9 times) <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7:15-Call to Zazen (Plank drum (Han) roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7:30-8:00 One period of Zazen (Chosan- first morning meditation)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:00-8:05 Incense Ceremony <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:05- Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for lunch- bring out trays <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:15-9:00 Breakfast ceremony (Oryoki)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00-9:15 Break and kitchen cleanup<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:15- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:30-10:45 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:30-10:45 Dokusan (one on one meeting with the teacher) by rotation.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10:45-11:45 Samu (work and/or exercise/rest period)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11:45 Han Roll<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12:00-12:30 One Period Zazen<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12:30- 12:40 Kitchen aids prepare Genkan for lunch- bring out trays<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12:40-1:30 Lunch ceremony (Oryoki)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> 1</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:30-2:00 Break and kitchen cleanup <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:45- Call to Zazen (Han roll)<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2:00-3:15 Two periods of Zazen alternated with Kinhin<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3:15-3:30 Short Break<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3:30-4:30 Tea ceremony, Teisho/Group Discussion<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4:30-Closing - Konsho (striking the evening bell) tolled 9 times<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-77717798387853934682015-06-14T11:08:00.000-07:002015-06-14T11:08:34.600-07:00Meet Don Anderson <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">My name is Don Anderson and now Live on
the Central Coast, NSW, Australia where I moved in 1995 after I returned to
Australia having lived and worked overseas for over twenty years. I became
interested in Zen originally in the 1970’s while studying karate in the UK with
a traditional teacher who emphasised meditation as a key factor in the
training. I then read books by Allan Watts and Christmas Humphreys which
cultivated my interest in Buddhism further.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">A busy time with a family and career
which included time in the military, motorsport and later the directorship of
several companies meant I lost touch with my studies and it was only my
continued participation in martial arts that drew me back to meditation from
time to time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">After I returned to Australia I became
CEO of a large firm but always felt that there was something missing from my
life. The corporate world was stressed and I always felt uncomfortable with the
pressure and the effect on myself and my colleagues. Deciding to work overseas again
I then spent two years working in the Middle East and Africa in many interesting
but often dangerous places but that along with overwork left me more stressed
and generally unhappy with life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Luckily I found a local meditation group
and started regular meditation which turned things around for me in a very
short time and soon I was happy and enjoying life again. I began attending
other schools of Buddhism and their classes and after a time was asked to teach
meditation to beginners and courses on using Buddhist practice to deal with
stress, anxiety and depression. I also taught general subjects relating to
Buddhism as I had taken the precepts and further vows. I am thankful that the
teaching made me understand so much about myself and Buddhism in general and
helped others but I still felt that something was missing for me personally and
I also struggled to accept some of the more traditional teachings and philosophy
I heard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I then heard of and attended the Silky
Oak Zendo and met our teacher Hoka Matt Lawther and felt at home and among
friends immediately. To me Zen is about the experience and not just the philosophy
and I soon realised that Silky Oak Community provided me with the spiritual
path I was seeking and I soon committed myself to further practice as a student.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I am very happy to have finally found the
type of teachings I was seeking and needed and to be part of the Boundless Mind
Zen School.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Yours in Dharma<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><br />Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-57647300159253859062015-05-11T14:49:00.004-07:002015-05-11T14:49:51.729-07:00Ordination Ceremony Silky Oak Zen<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the still of the morning and to the sound of the beating
drum …….the silence was broken. The call of compassion alerted two Aspirants: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Merelyn Tripolone and Patrick Hughes to
formally walk to their ordination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Preliminary
drums and Buddhist medicine chanting, celebrated this special event until the
steps toward ordination had begun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The A</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">spirants were poised to walk. The
Dojin slapped the staff to the earth, to instill silence and began the call of
compassion.</span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Namu Butsu<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yo Butsu u in<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yo Butsu u en<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bup po so in<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jo raku ga jo<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cho nen kanzeon<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bo nen kanzeon<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nen nen ju shin ki<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nen nen fu ri shin<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then silence……..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A clap of sticks produced the first steps.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The steps they took passed numerous shop fronts and
stairwells to the entrance that leads up to Silky Oak Zendo.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-ignore: vglayout;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In procession style, our Sangha stood either side of the
path to chant the universal “Om Nam” as a sign of recognition and support. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our procession then ascended the stairs into the prepared
Zendo, where we <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>all sat for one period
of Zazen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What followed was a chanting of the “Heart Sutra” and the reciting
of “Hakuin’s Song of Zazen”, ending in silence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The ordination table was then placed in position and the
ordination items for each Aspirant were retrieved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">An opening address by the Dojin was followed by a
description of each Aspirants journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Both willing and compassionate Aspirants were then formally
ordained into The “Order of The Boundless Way” – “Mugendo Zen Kai”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They were given their Dharma names and ordination items: The
Ordination Certificate, The Rakusu, The Staff and The Orioki Set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To close the ceremony, the Sangha performed a “Mantra to
Music” as a gift to the newly ordained.</span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gate Gate Paragate
Parasum Gate Bodhisvaha<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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Gate Om Paragate Bodhisvaha.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We now welcome….</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keishin Seido (Merelyn Tripolone)</span><br />
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Koro Kaisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519201399219325579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978773022206350421.post-6278456727226601802015-04-18T05:32:00.000-07:002015-04-18T05:32:24.903-07:00Meet Steve Allan<br />
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">My name is Steve Allan, almost as far
back as I can remember, even in high school in Sydney Australia back in the
60’s, when ever there was a ‘what is your religion?’ question , as a semi
serious, semi rebellious joke, I always said I was a ‘Backyard Buddhist’ – I
don’t know why! However it never got me out of Christian Fellowship 1<sup>st</sup>
period every Friday morning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TM, The Beatles and the Marharishi and then life kicked in, career, family,
stress, the time when we really need some meditation but are too busy and too
stressed with life to fit it in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">For me , 25 years later the circle
closed and my meditation practice started again and then I began to look behind
the meditation to the to the concepts, the teachings and its origins, the more
I looked the more rational the whole thing became.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">10 years ago, living in a rural tourist
town in Australia I began the practice of the ‘Trilogy of Hearing’ studying via
book and internet and travelling throughout Australia, Asia and India for
teachings, so instead of a backyard Buddhist I became a mobile Buddhist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In a question and answer session after a
teaching with the Dali Lama, he was asked,”what is the meaning of life” – his
answer,”I don’t know the meaning of life but I know the purpose of life – to be
of benefit to others, do no harm and be happy”. On the surface this seemed a
simple little sentence, so why did it affect me so much? So I delved into it –
Be of benefit; the practice of compassion and generosity. Do no harm; take up
the practice of The 5 Precepts. Be happy; end suffering via ‘The 4 Noble
Truths’ and the ‘8 Fold Path’, mixed with ‘The 5 Hindrances’ and a dab of
‘Dependant Rising’ and a whole lot of ‘Karma’ What a simple little sentence!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In an effort to be of benefit I
instigated Buddhist teachings in my Australian home town of Airlie Beach, bringing
Tibetan Geshi’s and a teaching nun to town and I built, open and ran ‘The
Whitsunday Meditation Society‘for 5 years until I retired. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">But something in the Mahayana system was
not quite right for me. I think it was the ancient Tibetan traditions that
permeate their practice. I found them colourful, dramatic, awe inspiring and
full of pageantry, but I kept coming back to just the Buddha’s words, maybe I was
a fundamental mobile Buddhist!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">It was these thoughts that reignited my
search in Buddhism and after a couple of years I came to Zen due to its
simplicity, honesty of practice and its focus on meditation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Now retired and living in Bali I looked
around Australia and S.E. Asia for a Sangha, I knew it was time for this mobile
Buddhist to settle down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">After looking at a wide variety of Zen
centres I settled on a small and very personal Zen centre on the central coast
of NSW Australia, Silky Oak Zen, where I have now formally taken the precepts
and found a home sangha.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In my desire to continue to be of
benefit to others I am now seeking ordination and hopefully the opportunity to
open a Zen centre in the mountains of North Bali in association with OBW.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">With Metta, 3 bows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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