Monday, March 18, 2024

Winter Practice Period 2024


Shao Shan Temple's Winter Practice concluded on March 17th with the weekend sesshin.  This year, due to the muddy road conditions, online participation in the sesshin was also available.  
The second half of the Winter Practice period continued with additional guest speakers revealing the teachings of Dogen Zenji's Genjo Koan and the ongoing extended practice schedule.
With deep gratitude to all the visiting teachers and to all who participated in this year's Winter Practice Period - may it be of benefit.

Rev Shinshu Robert - online Dharma Talk 3/12/24


 
Rev. Gendo Field - in-person Dharma Talk 3/16/24


Rev. Kenzan - in-person Dharma Talks 3/9 & 3/17


Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water. The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken. Although its light is wide and great, the moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide. The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in dewdrops on the grass, or even in one drop of water.  Enlightenment does not divide you, just as the moon does not break the water. You cannot hinder enlightenment, just as a drop of water does not hinder the moon in the sky. The depth of the drop is the height of the moon. Each reflection, however long or short its duration, manifests the vastness of the dewdrop, and realizes the limitlessness of the moonlight in the sky.

- Genjo Koan: Dogen Zenji 


Moon reflecting in mud puddles on
Cranberry Meadow Road