Bodhi
Manda Zen Center| EVENTS Dear Sangha Member,
In deep gratitude we would like to announce our Kessei schedule
for this coming spring. On April 1st, Joshu Roshi will begin walking
his 102nd year on this earth. It is truly remarkable that he is
coming to New Mexico to continue to share with us his teaching of
Tatagatha Zen.
Kessei is a designated monastic training period, specially devoted
to maturing our innate wisdom. Traditionally, Kessei is based on
daily practice of chanting, zazen, samu, and sanzen (private interviews
with the Roshi). Intensive week long retreats called Dai-sesshin
are scheduled regularly within Kessei. These are valuable opportunities
to test the depth and clarity of our practice. In between Dai-sesshin, daily sanzen provides ongoing contact with
the Roshi as we work through our difficulties in ordinary, everyday
practice. Kessei is best experienced in totality with the movement
between daily sanzen and Dai-sesshin for a complete practice of
surrendering. Though the Kessei training is rigorous, new students
are most welcome. Requirements are: 1) completed application form,
2) letter of recommendation, if possible, and 3) participation in
a general sesshin before a Dai-Sesshin. Cost for entire Kessei: $1,500 members, $1,700 non-members. Dai-Sesshin
$375 members, $425 non-members. General sesshin per day $50 members,
$75 non-members. Due to limited space, priority will be given to
full-time students and practitioners. For more information please contact Bodhi Manda Zen Center at 505-829-3854
or at office@bmzc.org Yours in the Dharma,
To reserve a space, please send your $200 non-refundable deposit
to:
We look forward to practicing with you during this special time!
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