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Blue Mountain Zendo Koryu-ji

Authentic Rinzai Zen Buddhism

Bethlehem, PA - Lehigh Valley

Jihatsu (nested bowls) is a Zen Buddhist Monastic meal practice that originated in Japan. A jihatsu set consists of three to five nested bowls, traditionally made of wood. The jihatsu set is mindfully wrapped in several cloth covers. Within the wrap, the set contains all the tools that are required for the meal. For example; eating bowls, chopsticks, wash cloth, drying cloth, napkin, chants card and various covers. Jihatsu emphasizes “presence” by abiding in an orchestrated set of precise movements that require the practitioner to pay great attention to the endeavor they are engaged in. Each movement is a simple reference point for the mind that encourages one to become present and not wonder in discursive thought. Through this “presence”, we experience a deeper realization of the blessings of life sustaining meals. The evening meal will be vegan with three offerings. Come join us as we wade into the deep end of the practice of jihatsu and manifest the living expression of this gratitude.

September 27 2026 5:00-7:00pm
Reservations required
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Jihatsu (nested bowl

On 08-23-26 Blue Mountain Zendo will be offering the second installment of a series of four Buddhist movies called the "Bermese Harp". We look forward to seeing you there.

The Burmese Harp (originally released in Japan as Biruma no tategoto) is a 1956 black-and-white Japanese anti-war drama directed by Kon Ichikawa. It follows Private Mizushima, a musician who abandons his squad to become a Buddhist monk and vows to respectfully bury the dead across Burma following World War II.
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Aug
16
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Aug
23
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Aug 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Zen Movie Night
Aug 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

On 08-23-26 Blue Mountain Zendo will be offering the second installment of a series of four Buddhist movies called the “Bermese Harp”. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Burmese Harp (originally released in Japan as Biruma no tategoto) is a 1956 black-and-white Japanese anti-war drama directed by Kon Ichikawa. It follows Private Mizushima, a musician who abandons his squad to become a Buddhist monk and vows to respectfully bury the dead across Burma following World War II.

Aug
30
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Aug 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Sep
6
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Sep 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Sep
13
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Sep
20
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Sep
27
Sun
Introduction To Jihatsu (Monastic meals)
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Jihatsu (nested bowls) is a Zen Buddhist Monastic meal practice that originated in Japan. A jihatsu set consists of three to five nested bowls, traditionally made of wood. The jihatsu set is mindfully wrapped in several cloth covers. Within the wrap, the set contains all the tools that are required for the meal. For example; eating bowls, chopsticks, wash cloth, drying cloth, napkin, chants card and various covers. Jihatsu emphasizes “presence” by abiding in an orchestrated set of precise movements that require the practitioner to pay great attention to the endeavor they are engaged in. Each movement is a simple reference point for the mind that encourages one to become present and not wonder in discursive thought. Through this “presence”, we experience a deeper realization of the blessings of life sustaining meals. The meal served will be vegan and contain three traditional offerings. Come join us as we wade into the deep end of the practice of jihatsu and manifest the living expression of this gratitude.

 

Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

Oct
4
Sun
Zazenkai (Zen Service) @ Blue Mountain Zendo
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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.

An evening of Zen Monastic Meals (Jihatsu)

An evening of Zen Monastic Meals (Jihatsu)

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Zen

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.