Author Archives: rtdgba

Dear zen friend Zendo is closed. Nothing has happened since the middle of March. The first time in human history, smile has disappeared in the whole world. During WWII, South Americans were smiling. At the Cuban crisis, Asians were smiling. … Continue reading →

Dear Friends Thank you for your concerns on my problem, which started 11/25/19. I could not sit on Sundays as well as during sesshin for more than 2 months. Sciatic nerves were painful. X-ray pictures showed no significant damage on … Continue reading →

Dear Zen Friends 1)         February   Sesshin:     from  02/07  to  02/11             March Sesshin:           from  03/06  to  03/10 2)  “Shobogenzo in Snow Country” is going on Sunday mornings. I have had really a good time while reading Genjokoan … Continue reading →

Dear Zen friends A Happy New Year! 1)    No sesshin in January       February sesshin:     from  02/07  to  02/11 2)  On Sundays there are Sunday Zazenkai from 8 am to Noon. We usually sit for 4 periods. During winter we … Continue reading →

Dear zen friend 1)       December sesshin     from   12/06   to  12/08 　　   Year end sesshin        from   12/27   to  12/31 　　　January sesshin        from    01/17   to   01/21 2)     Shobogenzo in a snow country         We have study group during winter. A chapter of … Continue reading →

Dear zen friend 1)      November sesshin     from   11/08   to  11/12          December sesshin     from   12/06   to  12/08          Year end sesshin        from   12/27   to  12/31 2)     Shobogenzo in winter         We have new study group during winter. A chapter of … Continue reading →

Dear zen friend 1)   October sesshin          from  10/11  to  10/15       November sesshin      from  11 08  to  11/12 2)  Zendo is busy for preparations for wintry season. There are many things to do by strong muscles. … Continue reading →

Dear zen friend 1)    September sesshin       from  09/13  to  09/17        October sesshin            from  10/11  to  10/15 2)   While working in a trench, a sniffing sound was heard. Looked back, a deer was standing 15 meters away. 2 fawns were … Continue reading →

Dear Zen Friend 1)  September Sesshin:   from   09/13   to   09/17 There will be a renovation project of the entry hall during the first week of September. So the sesshin is put off for a week. 2)  Summer lecture:     on 11th … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →