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Blue Mountain Zendo  Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo will be speaking at this event. We hope to see you there.

Blue Mountain Zendo  Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji
On Jan 21 2025 we will look at the emotions and thoughts that many are experiencing in today's political and societal enviroment.
Blue Mountain Zendo  Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji
Zazenkai will resume this evening Tuesday January 07 2025 at 6:30pm. We look forward to see everyone after our interim.
Blue Mountain Zendo  Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo sends warm holiday greetings to all known and unknown Dharma brothers and sisters. The zendo will be closed for interm from December 20th until January 7th 2025.
Blue Mountain Zendo  Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji
I ran into a woman on the curb of a Turkey Hill. She was staring into the sky. I said hello, she kept staring. I said hello again. She said "I'm sorry I am just in my own world. I am homeless, with two kids and I work here 3rd shift". She started crying and I automatically hugged her. I held her as she cried. A white monk from the woods and a young black mother, strangers, yet one. She went on to explain that her car had also broke down and she couldn't pay the $160 to get it back. I asked her to hold on and went into my monks bag and pulled out the donations for the night $160. I handed it to her and she hugged me for a couple minutes. I said "It is so strange how the Dharma works". She dried her tears and started her shift. I bought a soda and there was no comments, there was no need.
Blue Mountain Zendo  Koryu-ji
Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji
Today we will explore the Tivijja Sutra which looks at a discussion between Brahmins and the Buddha on direct awakening versus conceptual understanding. This will be followed by zazen.

Calendar

Jan
28
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Jan 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Feb
4
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Feb 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Feb
11
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Feb 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Feb
18
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Feb 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Feb
25
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Feb 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Mar
4
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Mar 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Mar
11
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Mar
18
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Mar 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Mar
25
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Mar 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

Apr
1
Tue
Bethlehem Zendo Zazenkai @ Blue Mountain Zendo "Meeting House"
Apr 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen and walking meditation.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Joriki Dat Baker.

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.

 

 

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Bodhidharma’s Definition Of Zen Practice

“A special transmission outside the scriptures; Not depending upon words and letters; Directly pointing at the mind-heart of man; Seeing into one’s nature and attaining Buddhahood.”

Zen Practice is the skin, bone and marrow of the Buddha’s teaching. It cuts through the vines and briars which have long entangled us.

As Bodhidharma pointed out, Zen is not based on intellectual pursuits, and is unattainable to those who attempt to understand it via mere sophism. However, some will push forward with tenacity and perseverance, and these students will realize the wondrous joy of the Dharma. Zen Practice is for those who must know the truth, and are willing to push through the many obstacles that are the catalysts to awakening.

Zazenkai

Zazenkai (meditation service) provides an opportunity for a student to intensify and deepen their practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen.

Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed  in a Rinzai Zen Monastery. During zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting , walking meditation (kin-hin), silence, jihatsu (formal eating), dokusan (private meeting w/teacher) and to conclude, a Dharma Talk (sermon) is given by Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho

After closing, tea and fellowship are offered in the lounge.