“When the clouds fly, the moon travels; when a boat goes, the shore moves. It is just like this.”
Dogen Zenji brought Soto Zen practice from China to Japan in the thirteenth century. His writings have come to be known world-wide for their poetic and paradoxical language, and penetrating depth. Studying Dogen together we can widen and deepen our perspectives on practice.
In Japanese a gathering to study Dogen's Shobogenzo is called a Genzo-e, Our annual Dogen weekend retreat has grown into a month-long intensive. Last year we studied and practiced with two very long fascicles, "Continuous Practice", parts one and two. This year we have chosen several short fascicles, concluding this weekend with “The Moon”. For a PDF of the text click HERE. More retreat resources can be found HERE.
Lunch: Please bring your own lunch and a mug for tea, which will be provided.
Note: Regular Sunday morning practice will be an extension of the opening retreat. Though you do not have to register, additional donations and teacher dana are much appreciated.
Retreat fee: $40 full fee $20 reduced fee for those on limited income
If you would like to attend over Zoom please register above to select a sliding scale amount
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Dana: Dana is an ancient Pali word that means generosity. In the Buddhist tradition the teachings are offered freely. Fees only cover expenses, and do not go to the teachers. There will be an opportunity to give a cash/cheque donation/dana on location, or for the paperless inclined: E-transfers for teacher dana is acceptable. Please use teachers@mountainrainzen.org
A Well-being and a Memorial service will be included. Use the buttons below to add a name.
