July 10, 2022
Zen Buddhism–Religion, or Not?
The book Buddhism, by Smith and Novak, identifies six aspects of religion. How many fit with Zen? Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
News & Events
July 7, 2022
Email: 07-07-2022
New Fees for Online Sesshin It has been our policy that if you’re attending sesshin online and wish to go to dokusan, you need to attend at least two of the four daily blocks of sitting. Beginning with the July sesshin, online sesshin participants will also need to pay $5 for each block they plan…
July 5, 2022
Youth Program
Parents, Sunday, August 21 at 8:30 am is another opportunity to drop off your kids and join the zendo! We’ll meet in the backyard of Arnold Park, near the community space; you’ll be able to pick up your children in the same place at 10:30 after the sitting. Since we anticipate a wide range of…
June 30, 2022
Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn
Teisho, (pronounced “TAY-show”), is a formal (though largely extemporaneous) commentary given at Rochester Zen Center by either Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede or Sensei John Pulleyn while facing the altar. In sesshin it is usually on a koan or other Zen text, whereas outside sesshin it may be on a non-Zen article or book. A teisho is…
June 29, 2022
Email: 06-20-2022
Chapin Mill Work Retreat, June 28 – July 2 You’re still welcome to come for all or part of the retreat, and there’s plenty of space to stay overnight. There’s no fee, although donations for food are welcome (suggested donation: $20/day). Complete the Chapin Mill Work Retreat Form to let us know when you’d like…
June 27, 2022
Chapin Mill Work Retreat
For many years, we’ve held an annual work retreat in honor of Ralph Chapin, who donated his country estate to the Center back in 1996. The goal of the retreat is to work together on upkeep of the buildings and grounds – and at the same time intensify our meditation practice and enjoy the beauty…
June 26, 2022
Faith
Faith is the anchor of Zen practice, but faith in what? Not a person, not a thing. Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
June 25, 2022
Sangha Brunch Social
In last year’s Sangha Renewal Survey, we learned that the #1 need of our Sangha is to have opportunities to interact with other members. Thus was born the Sangha Brunch Social. In addition to a great spread of food, we will facilitate a fun and creative activity –- seated at round tables with chairs!— that…
June 20, 2022
Dharma Reflections
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 and practitioner Larry McSpadden leads friendly discussions, suitable for newcomers and established members alike, on short selections of Buddhist writings and teachings. Larry’s Notes & Quotes August 21: Dependent Origination,…
June 19, 2022
Forbearance: the Third Paramita
Dharma Talk by Eryl Kubicka. Automated Transcript