June 6, 2024
June 2024 Sesshin, Day 5
Commentary on the teachings of Roshi Maurine Stuart (Part 2). From Subtle Sound: The Zen Teachings of Maurine Stuart. Edited by Roko Sherry Chayat. Shambhala Press, 1996. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
June 5, 2024
June 2024 Sesshin, Day 4
Commentary on the teachings of Roshi Maurine Stuart (Part 1). From Subtle Sound: The Zen Teachings of Maurine Stuart. Edited by Roko Sherry Chayat. Shambhala Press, 1996. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
June 4, 2024
June 2024 Sesshin, Day 3
Commentary on the teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi (Part 3). From Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha: The Life and Teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi. Translated by Belenda Attaway Yamakawa. Edited by Kogen Czarina. Afterword by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
June 3, 2024
June 2024 Sesshin, Day 2
Commentary on the teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi (Part 2). From Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha: The Life and Teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi. Translated by Belenda Attaway Yamakawa. Edited by Kogen Czarina. Afterword by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
June 2, 2024
June 2024 Sesshin, Day 1
Commentary on the teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi (Part 1). From Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha: The Life and Teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi. Translated by Belenda Attaway Yamakawa. Edited by Kogen Czarina. Afterword by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
May 30, 2024
Chanting Service for Ven. Wayman Kubicka, Thursday, May 30, 3:00 pm This afternoon, we’ll dedicate another chanting service to Wayman, who is continuing to receive home hospice care. All are welcome and encouraged to participate by joining us in the Arnold Park zendo or the online zendo. Below is a link to the Rochester Zen Center…
May 22, 2024
Trustee Election Results All the ballots for the recent trustee election were counted and the result was announced at the Annual Meeting: Sangha member Chris Maley was elected to serve a 3-year term. Thank you, Erika, for your willingness to run and for all you do to support the Center. And thank you, Chris, for…
May 21, 2024
Buddha’s Birthday festivities on Saturday, May 25, include music, story-telling, a parade, and food. Details are below. The full weekend schedule is here.  A gallery of photos from Buddha’s Birthday 2018 is here. Morning No formal in-person sitting. Zoom sitting at 7:00. Work as usual at 8:00 a.m. 10:45-11:20 a.m. Gamelan Orchestra (outside near the…