Dear Zen friend

1) July Sesshin: from 07/12 to 07/16

No August sesshin

2) (A) Workday: On July 20th, (Saturday) from 9 am to 3 pm.
There are jobs to do like cleaning inside out, mowing, stacking firewood. Many mosquitoes and ticks are around. Please be careful for protecting yourselves in the fields and woods.
However, day’s main purpose is for participants to meet and have conversations with guests. Free time with tea is expected after light lunch.

(B) Rev. Shohaku Okumura gives lecture on July 21st, (Sunday) at 10am. (Sunday zazenkai: 8 am – 10 am)
Rev. Okumura is resident teacher at Sanshinji, Bloomington, Indiana, was one of original members of Valley Zendo. Any words from him would be interesting.
Rev. Okumura is one of well-known zen teachers with many publications. Please use this chance to clarify your questions. Potluck lunch and free talk follow in the afternoon.
Rev. Okumura leaves for airport around noon time on Monday, July 22nd.

3) Summer Lecture with Guest speaker, Mr. Ken Locke: August 11th , (Sunday) 10 am,

4) One day zazenkai at Shantigar, 63 Davenport Rd, Rowe, MA.: August 24th (Saturday) from 9 am to 5 pm.

Zazen, Kinhin, Walking in the woods, Lecture around 10 am.

Enjoy summer heat.
Regards.
Eishin Ikeda
Valley Zendo