Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Regular Sittings
We continue to meet at Love it Yoga on Tuesday nights. Beginning instruction is always available.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Bad weather tonight
The weather is getting bad and the roads will deteriorate quickly. I will be there tonight, but if you have to drive to reach us, please consider practicing at home. Sit with us from home from 8:45 to 9:15. Be well and keep safe.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
TUESDAY - January 11 2011
The snow coming down and the roads are very bad. Please stay home tonight. We will resume next week.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Awakening: A Resolution for 2011
The practice of zazen is nothing more or less than the manifestation complete enlightenment. Through practice and training, we deepen it, stabilize it and develop the capacity to manifest that same clarity as we move through our everyday lives.
Join us for practice in the New Year, starting on Tuesday, January 4th.
Join us for practice in the New Year, starting on Tuesday, January 4th.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Holiday Schedule
Greetings all. AZMG will not be meeting again until January 4th. Have a good holiday season and keep warm.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Oryoki
Oryoki is the formal taking of a meal during a sesshin (intensive Zen retreat). Although it is among the most elaborate services in the Zen traditions, what happens is everyone takes a meal together, and then washes their bowls. It is a profound practice of immense gratitude.
The link below will take you a podcast by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik of the Toledo Zen Center. In this firstpart of a 2 part talk, Rev. Rinsen explores the meal gathas that are used in the practice of oryoki.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/drinkinggourd/TDG86.mp3
The link below will take you a podcast by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik of the Toledo Zen Center. In this firstpart of a 2 part talk, Rev. Rinsen explores the meal gathas that are used in the practice of oryoki.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/drinkinggourd/TDG86.mp3
Monday, November 15, 2010
Resources
In Zen practice, Zazen is the great teacher, but there are those who can help.
While it is true that we already have that which we need to realize ourselves, it helps to connect with those who have walked this path before us.
For 2500 years this is how the practice has been passed on. Individuals helping others, by inspiring to do their own work.
Living 2 hours away from my teachers, I have found nourishment in the posdcasts that they make available.
I recommend them.
The Drinking Gourd Podcasts can be found at thedrinkinggourd.org
While it is true that we already have that which we need to realize ourselves, it helps to connect with those who have walked this path before us.
For 2500 years this is how the practice has been passed on. Individuals helping others, by inspiring to do their own work.
Living 2 hours away from my teachers, I have found nourishment in the posdcasts that they make available.
I recommend them.
The Drinking Gourd Podcasts can be found at thedrinkinggourd.org
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