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 28, 2023
Sesshins (Zen meditation retreats held in silence and seclusion) are offered about once a month at the Rochester Zen Center. They vary in length from two to seven days.
What to Know Before Applying to Sesshin
Sesshins are rigorous, demanding a great deal of the sitter….
February 28, 2023
A Sangha Engagement Online Program Dharma Reflections takes place the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 2:15pm Eastern on Zoom. Longtime RZC member Larry McSpadden leads friendly discussions, suitable for newcomers and established practitioners alike, on short selections of Buddhist writings and teachings. If you’re interested in attending DR meetings or need more…
February 25, 2023
February 2023 Sesshin, Day 4
Blue Cliff Record #21 “Chimon and the Lotus.” Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
February 24, 2023
February 2023 Sesshin, Day 3
Commentary on “Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
February 23, 2023
February 2023 Sesshin, Day 2
Commentary on “Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
February 22, 2023
February 2023 Sesshin, Day 1
Commentary on “Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
February 21, 2023
Do you need financial help with sesshin or residential training? With the recent increase in sesshin costs, we’re guessing more people need this support. We want to get the word out that the Training Fund is here to help. If costs make the difference between your applying or not applying, please do ask for Training…
February 19, 2023
The next Dharma talk will be delivered by Ven. Trueman Taylor after the usual morning sitting on Sunday, March 24. Here, at the Rochester Zen Center, a Dharma Talk is a talk on some aspect of the Buddhist teachings from a Zen perspective given by a senior student. You may join us in-person in the…