April 25, 2024
John-sensei Giving Dokusan Tonight, Thursday, April 25 Sensei John Pulleyn will be offering dokusan this evening. Dhara-sensei, who usually gives dokusan on Thursday evenings, will be at Madison Zen Center assisting Bodhin-roshi with a Zen teacher sanctioning ceremony. And speaking of the ceremony… Zen Teacher Sanctioning Ceremony, Saturday, April 27, 1:15 pm This ceremony for…
April 12, 2024
Joining the 7-day Sesshin on Zoom (April 13 – 20) Although the regular schedule of Zoom sittings is suspended during sesshin, you’re welcome to join any block of sesshin, even if you’re not signed up for it (though without dokusan), in our usual Zoom room. The sesshin schedule is posted here. Sittings at Arnold Park…
April 10, 2024
Tomorrow, we’ll hold another chanting service for Wayman at 3:00 pm in the Arnold Park zendo and on Zoom. His condition continues to be stable, and he appreciates the outpouring of support from the Sangha. All are welcome to participate in tomorrow’s chanting service. This will be the last one for a while, since there’s…
April 4, 2024
Zen Bow, Winter 2024 The latest issue of Zen Bow is available here. (Hard copies have already been printed and mailed to those who had requested them.) You can also check out past issues on our website at https://www.rzc.org/library/zen-bow/zen-bow-archives/. Zen 101: Saturday, April 6, 11:00 am At our introductory Zen meditation workshops, we cover the…
April 3, 2024
Healing Chanting Service for Ven. Wayman Kubicka, Thursday, April 4, 3:00 pm Tomorrow, we will hold another chanting service for Wayman at 3:00 pm in the Arnold Park zendo and on Zoom. All are welcome to participate. After several days in the hospital after being diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition, Wayman returned home to…
March 29, 2024
A few days ago, we received news that Wayman has an aortic dissection, a life-threatening heart condition that is normally treated with major surgery. After extensive consultations with physicians, Wayman has decided to not undergo surgery. This afternoon’s chanting service is at 3:00 PM at Arnold Park and on Zoom. We apologize for the short…
March 29, 2024
Listen to the Latest Podcast from Bodhin-roshi: “Roshi Gerardo Gally and Casa Zen” Sangha Skills Workshop: Healthy Relationships, Boundaries, and Consent, Friday, March 29 Everyone in our Sangha is invited to this free training led by Devone Scala (she/her) from Willow Domestic Violence Center (WDVC). The training will take place tomorrow, Friday, March 29, in…
March 22, 2024
Saturday Dokusan Tomorrow, March 23 (Dhara-sensei) Saturday-morning dokusan was instituted to accommodate members who are unable to attend the regular dokusans held during the week. To participate, take a seat on the left side of the Arnold Park zendo, near the Kannon Room, any time before 10:00 am. An announcement will be made before dokusan…
March 16, 2024
Funeral Service for Gerardo-roshi on Sunday, March 17 In Mexico City, Casa Zen will have Gerardo-roshi’s funeral today, at 1:00 pm EDT. Bodhin-roshi will be conducting it. You can join on Zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9173591735?pwd=dVRLb0dlQTVuU0Zhbk1KL3kvdU9SQT09
March 15, 2024
Sad News: Gerardo Roshi Died Last Night Bodhin-roshi received the news this morning and is going to Mexico as soon as possible. In the Arnold Park zendo today, we will hold a memorial service at 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, either in the zendo or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 420-991-3323, Password: 121966). Chants…