April 15, 2023
John-sensei Away Beginning April 13; Dokusan with Donna-sensei John-sensei will leave Thursday morning to visit our affiliate group in Madison, Wisconsin. He’ll be leading a 2-day sesshin at the Madison Zen Center, and then he’ll also be gone the following week on vacation. While he’s away, Donna-sensei will offer dokusan at Arnold Park on Thursday…
April 6, 2023
COVID-19 Update We had several cases of COVID at the 7-day sesshin that ended on Saturday and thought it would be helpful for the Sangha to know how it was handled and what we’re planning, going forward. We began sesshin with everyone having tested negative, and we stayed masked when in motion and while chanting…
March 25, 2023
The Columbarium Survey Is Still Open You still have a chance to express your interest (or not) in the columbarium that is planned for Chapin Mill. Even if you haven’t thought about your end-of-life preferences, the task force needs your feedback. The survey will close on April 9th. Joining the 7-day Sesshin on Zoom (March…
March 21, 2023
Roshi’s Dokusan Since Bodhin-roshi will be at Chapin Mill to attend the upcoming 7-day sesshin led by John-sensei, he will not be able to give (online) dokusan from Thursday, March 23 through Monday, April 2. This Week – A Podcast by Roshi Click here to hear the latest talk, entitled, “A Buddhist View of Non-violence and the…
March 16, 2023
Seeking Trustee Self-Nominations – A New Process for 2023 Once again, as we have done for over 50 years, the Center is searching for volunteer leaders to join our board of trustees. However, this time around, factoring in emerging needs, we’re introducing a new nominations process that we hope will increase transparency, Sangha engagement, and…
March 8, 2023
Sangha Entertainment Night Postponed Sadly, we have too few acts ready to go for Saturday night, so we’re going to postpone until the “stars” align. In the meantime, if you have an idea for a skit or any other performance, let us know and we can help find collaborators. If we do round up a…
March 3, 2023
Teisho by Donna-sensei, Sunday, March 5 We’ll have one extended round of sitting with a bell at the half-way point for a posture change, followed by kinhin, a short chanting service, and then Donna-sensei’s teisho. All will be broadcast on Zoom. Unmasking the Zendo Our COVID committee met recently and have agreed to remove the…
February 28, 2023
Gisela Hellstern, July 19, 1957 – February 27, 2023 It is with sorrow that we report that Gisela Hellstern, a longtime member of our Sangha and a leader of the Berlin Zen Group, died on the morning of February 27. Gisela was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer some two years ago, but had been in…
February 17, 2023
Flooding at the Auckland Zen Centre A couple of weeks ago, one of our sister Centers, the Auckland Zen Centre, suffered heavy damages from flooding due to heavy rainfall in New Zealand. If you’d like to help through a monetary donation, you can send it to the Rochester Zen Center (make sure to write “Helping…
February 10, 2023
Sangha Winter Social, Tomorrow, Saturday, February 11: You’re Invited! Join us at Arnold Park on Saturday, February 11, from 4:30 to 6:00 for a relaxed and festive early-evening gathering with delicious food, mocktails “bartended” by one of our very own, fun games, and warm community. RSVP here to help kitchen staff with a headcount, but…