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- [News](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/news/)
- [An evening of Zen Monastic Meals (Jihatsu)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/2177-2/) - 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;
- [Zen Movie Night](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zen-movie-night/) - 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,
- [Joriki's Go Fund Me!](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/2154-2/) - Joriki's GoFundMe for his Seattle Ceremony!
- [Private Zen Instuction](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/private-zen-instuction/) - Private Zen Session is a unique opportunity to meet with Zen Monk Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. Joriki has practiced Zen Buddhism for over 30 years and is a recognized Zen Teacher (Osho) within the Rinzai Zen Lineage. Private session opens the opportunity to explore Zen Practice in an environment conducive to the expedient tools taught
- [The Dragon's Gate](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/the-dragons-gate/) - It is always the dragon! There is a famous lore called the "Dragon's Gate" that is used in Zen often. For those of you who are not familiar with the story, I will offer a quick explanation. The lore takes place in rural China upon the Yellow River; this is a real location. In this
- [Spring Retreat May 22-24 2026](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/spring-retreat-may-22-24-2026/) - Spring Zen Sesshin
- [Zen Sesshin October 6-8 2013 (residential retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zen-sesshin-october-06-08-13-residential-retreat/) - Sesshin, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily zazen, chanting, communal meals, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), samu (work) periods, and private interview (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates
- [Private Teachings](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/private-teachings/) - Gassho, Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho offers private Zen Buddhist Instruction on Wednesdays and Thursdays via zoom or in person at the temple Tuesday afternoons. These private sessions are 1 hour and are designed for those who are interested in the attention and intimacy that only a "one on one" teaching environment can offer. These sessions
- [Seeing into a koan versus knowing a koan.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/seeing-into-a-koan-versus-knowing-a-koan/) - I always let students know that many times "passing" a koan is not really "knowing" it. When we "pass" a koan we merely see into it (kensho), it does not mean in anyway that we have completed it. As a matter of a fact we never "complete" a koan. If we continue to practice over
- [Present](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/present/) - So much talk about abiding or finding the present moment. Take a breath, you can not escape the present moment. There is no need to "find" it. You don't fall in and out of it, you are it. So no matter where you are, no matter how you feel or think, you are awake and
- [Combustion](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/combustion/) - The zendo is a combustion chamber, it burns away that which has no true substance, and reveals the substance of truth which remains.
- [Speaking with one voice](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/speaking-with-one-voice/) - In order to truly speak with "one" voice, we must investigate the shards of the fragmented mind. We are host to a array of internal voices (limitless, primal, child, master, student, ect), and each perceives the world a bit differently. These voices are manifestations of the self, and some manifestations are caught within the scarring
- [Blow wind blow](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/blow-wind-blow/) - Blow wind blow, blow as you might, nothing is disturbed!
- [Zen Ordination at Blue Mountain](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zen-ordination-at-blue-mountain/) - For those thinking of ordination, please consider the following. In the Rinzai tradition there are practices in place to test our dedication and metal. In more traditional Zen Center those tests range from being told over and over to leave or give up to a step-up process to gain admittance to the zendo. Our zendo
- [Bodhisattva's Vow](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/1887-2/) - The Bodhisattva Vow - Torei Enji When I, a student of the Dharma, look at the real form of the universe, all is the never-failing manifestation of the mysterious truth of Tathagata. In any event, in any moment, and in any place, none can be other than the marvelous revelation of its glorious light. This
- [Oneness](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/oneness/) - One of the primary directions of practice is to cultivate and explore the various footings of emptiness (shunyatta). Early in practice we begin explore the initial stages of emptiness we call oneness. Through this practice we experience a deepening sense of unity with the world around us. For example, when I first started to explore
- [Kokoro (Heart/Mind)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/kokoro-heart-mind/) - My wife is such a loving Bodhisattva. We have four stray alley cats that we adopted when the zendo was in the city. One "Blue" ran into the zendo door, sat down and never left. I perceive I am responsible when any sentient being seeks help from me. Whether this is a person asking, the
- [Atta Dipa](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/atta-dipa/) - Atta Dipa ATTA DIPA VIHARATHA ATTA SARANA ANANNA SARANA DHAMMA DIPA DHAMMA SARANA ANANNA SARANA You are the light! Dwell. You are the refuge. Have no other as your refuge. Light of the Dharma. Refuge of the Dharma. Have no other as your refuge. These words were given by the Buddha to his cousin and
- [Uninvited Guest](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/uninvited-guest/) - Death is always an unexpected dinner guest. The table has long been set, and the candles are burning down. Best to enjoy the feast before it grows cold.
- [Giving](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/giving/) - Dana "giving" is an important part of spiritual practice. Commonly we perceive the recipient as the blessed one, however, in Zen Practice we perceive both the recipient and the benefactor as equally blessed. They are interconnected and one. As the benefactor we are blessed with the feelings, thoughts and karma of giving. The apparent of
- [Settle in](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/settle-in/) - Zen Practice is one of those lifetime endeavors, it is not something we ever truly perfect. There are no "Zen Masters", only students of the way. With this being said, it only makes sense that those senior Dharma bothers and sister help guide those with less experience. As with any endeavor, the longer and more
- [Fear of Death](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/fear-of-death/) - The fear of death is the great usurper of life. We dress death in infinite suffering and pain, swathed in a dark cloak of totality. We attempt to hide, yet it always finds us. We try to ignore it, yet its patience always surpasses our own. It is only when we open ourselves completely to
- [Called forth, called home.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/called-forth-called-home/) - Unbridled waves playfully chase as they dance across the sands. Exhausted, empty, and vast, the ocean calls its own. Neither deep nor shallow, nor trench nor shore. Called forth, called home. A willows whisper, a lions roar.
- [Living Word](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/living-word/) - When I first started to chant the "Great Vows" I was concerned that I didn’t know exactly what I was chanting. Moreover, the chants were in another language. I spent a lot of time researching various translations and attempting to chant it in English to “understand” it better. “It surely would be better if it
- [Temple Sesshin (Day Retreat) June 06 21](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/temple-sesshin-day-retreat-june-06-21/) - Beginners Welcomed Sesshin is a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Summer Sesshin, and gain true and lasting insight.“Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are
- [March On](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/march-on/) - I remember early in practice wanting change so badly. Buddhism was to be my refuge and surely magical things would follow. It was a rude awakening, and letting go of a headful of ignorance was no small undertaking. Oh, the patience and understanding of my teachers. Not to mention my stubbornness used for positive change
- [WHAT NEXT?](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/what-next/) - Goal are needed and they give us direction, however, what happens when we are caught by setting and achieving goals? When we feel that ache and desire that arises pondering the obtainment of our muse. Often we become consumed when the blinders are placed on and we are off to the races. I can't wait!
- [Day Sesshin June 06 2021](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/day-sesshin-june-06-2021/) - Sesshin is a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Summer Sesshin, and gain true and lasting insight.“Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen,
- [Temple Zazenkai April 23 2021](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/temple-zazenkai-april-23-2021/) - Come join us for Full zazenkai (meditation service) at the Bushkill Temple for the first time in 1.5 years. All are welcomed. Members are free, visitors are $20.00.
- [Teacher and Tradition](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/teacher-and-tradition/) - Zen Practice appears to demand a great deal from us when we are distracted, and little when we are clear and rooted. Life ebbs and flows and so does our practice. Sometimes we are happy to jump right in, and other times we hesitantly dangle our toes in the deep spiritual waters. One of the
- [Gutei's Finger](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/1792-2/) - One of my favorite Teishos to give is on Case Three of the Mumonkan “Gutei’s Finger”. Depending on our karma, every koan will strike us in a different way. Some koans we are content to hear the words “next” while others we could fall into for a lifetime, for me this is Gutei’s finger. By
- [March on](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/life-by-nature-is-a-challenge-and-many-times-we-are-on-a-learning-curve-sometimes-that-curve-is-exhilarating-and-sometimes-it-is-confusing-and-heavy-we-do-our-best-with-patience-and-strength-we/) - Life by nature is a challenge, and many times we are on a learning curve. Sometimes that curve is exhilarating, and sometimes it is confusing and heavy. We do our best. With patience and strength we work through the waves of karma as they crash upon us. Zen Practice allows us a strong footing, so
- [Dharma](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/1795-2/) - The word "Dharma" has no single equivalent in the western dialect. Its meanings also differs between traditions. The original meaning was "to hold", specifically to hold the laws of the gods. Later, the word would include everything from Sila (rules of right living), the eternal, essential nature, law, truth, reality and thusness, to name a
- [Koryu-ji Ranking System](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/koryu-ji-ranking-system/) - Blue Mountain Zendo offers formal Rinzai Zen Training for those who are interested in a deeper level of commitment and practice. These training paths are open to everyone, and Koryu-ji will offer all available accommodations to allow those with disabilities to ordain. Koryu-ji is a welcoming sangha, and believes that diversity enriches its members while
- [Please support Blue Mountain Zendo's Fall Fundraiser.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/please-support-blue-mountain-zendos-fall-fundraiser/) - Blue Mountain Zendo 2018 Fall Fundraiser Blue Mountain Zendo has operated within Eastern Pennsylvania for twenty years, offering authentic Rinzai Zen Practice. Community outreach programs such as; public lectures, interfaith meetings, chaplaincy, crises placement, meditation workshops and animal/enviromental advocacy have been the focus of the temple since its inception. Blue Mountain Zendo is maintained by
- [Samu Weekend (Beginners Welcome) June 15-17 2018](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/samu-weekend-beginners-welcome-june-15-17-2018/) - Samu Weekend is an opportunity to experience Zen Training in an engaged environment. Most understand Zen Practice to be a purely motionless and austere practice, however, Zen is alive and moves with the turning of the wheel of Dharma. Zazen (meditation) is our anchor which keeps us grounded as we move and sway with the movements of our fluid lives.
- [Please speak out about the abuse of the Rohingya people.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/please-speak-out-about-the-abuse-of-the-rohingya-people/) - www.change.org/p/to-aung-san-suu-kyi-an-immediate-stop-to-the-ethnic-cleansing-of-rohingya
- [Fall Session October 20-24 2017](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/fall-session-october-20-24-2017/) - Weekend Sesshin are a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Summer Sesshin, and gain insight into your true nature. “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods
- [Obon August 19-20 2017](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/obon/) - Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to celebrate our connectedness to our ancestors. Obon reminds us that we have a great responsibility to repay our deceased family/friends for the love and sacrifice they offered us. The Buddha said, "The gravity of the debt we owe to our parents is as
- [Temple In Need](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/temple-in-need/) - Gassho friends, Blue Mountain Zendo was making plans to do our annual fund raiser for Obon, however, as Lennon stated, "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans". Our 15-year-old riding mower has made its last cut. The engine and electrical system have been damaged beyond repair, and it is time to acquire
- [Private Zen Instruction](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/private-zen-instruction/) - Wednesdays 2:00-7:00 pm Only For those seeking private Zen Instruction or spiritual dialog (mondo), Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho offers private sessions on Wednesday afternoon and evenings. Private sessions are 60 minutes long and include 30 minutes of Zen dialectic therapy, followed by 20 minutes of meditation instructions. This balance of Zen Dialog and meditation
- [Day Sesshin (retreat) April 23 2017](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/day-sesshin-retreat-april-23-2017/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on
- [Harvest Sesshin October 18-23 16](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/harvest-sesshin-october-14-18-2016/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of five days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing but
- [Obon Celebration 2016](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/obon-celebration-2016/) - Obon is Saturday August 13 2016 and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and fun. Obon is an opportunity to celebrate our family and friends both living and deceased. With the rush of daily life and the pursuit of the grasping and consuming self we loose our connection and grounding with those whose
- [Full Day Zazenkai July 24 2016  6:00am-6:00pm](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/full-day-zazenkai-july-24-2016-600am-600pm/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 1-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing but,
- ["Charity Bike Run" Palmerton, Pa.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/charity-bike-run-palmerton-pa/)
- [Weekend Sesshin May 13-15 2016](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/weekend-sesshin-may-13-15-2016/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing
- [Cherry Blossom Festival April 2016](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/cherry-blossom-festival-april-2016/) - Celebrate spring with us at the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival! Rev. Joriki Osho will give a Dharma talk, the sangha will have a booth with tea and tea bowls for sale. Free family friendly event! https://www.facebook.com/Allentown-Cherry-Blossom-Festival-1429547687263783
- [Beginner's Day Retreat March 6 2016 9-6pm](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/beginners-day-retreat-march-6-2016-9-6pm/) - Interested in Zen? Looking for an authentic Zen Experience? Blue Mountain Zendo is an authentic Rinzai Zen Temple, located in the Blue Mountains of Andreas, Pennsylvania. The temple is led by Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho, a recognized monk and teacher in the Rinzai Zen Lineage. Our “Beginner’s Retreat” is a wonderful introduction to the
- [Rohatsu Sesshin January 11-16 2016 w/ Genjo Marinello](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/1354-2/) - Rohatsu Sesshin January 11-16 2016 w/ Genjo Marinello, Osho & Joriki Baker, Osho “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 6 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with
- [Heating Repair Fundraiser](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/heating-repair-fundraiser/) - gofundme.com/2n6gwu2
- [November 2015 Retreat](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/1333-2/) - Fall Three Day Sesshin at Blue Mountain Zendo November 13-15 2015 (Friday 7pm - Sunday 12pm) “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan)
- ["Zen In America" Documentary Filming](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zen-in-america-documentary-filming/)
- [New chicken run](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/new-chicken-run/)
- [Spring Samu Sesshin (Free) May 15-17 2015](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/spring-samu-sesshin-free-may-15-17-2015/) - Our annual Spring Samu (work) Sesshin (retreat) will focus on landscaping our new temple grounds. We have two acres of virgin ground to shape into a peaceful refuge for the students of Blue Mountain Zendo and the community. The sesshin will include morning service, evening service and three meditation blocks daily. The rest of the
- [Mumonkan Case 17](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/mumonkan-case-17/) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmaGsEl4VNs
- [Rohatsu 2015](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/rohatsu-2015/)
- [Blue Mountain Zendo, Andreas, Pa.  Rohatsu Sesshin January 16-23 2015 w/ * Genjo Marinello, Osho](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/blue-mountain-zendo-andreas-pa-rohatsu-sesshin-january-16-23-2015-w-genjo-marinello-osho/) - Blue Mountain Zendo, Andreas, Pa. Rohatsu Sesshin January 16-23 2015w/ * Genjo Marinello, Osho “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive, consisting of seven days of silent meditative practice, Dharma talks/Teisho, samu (work) practice, and a private interview (Dokusan) three daily with Genjo Marinello, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student
- [The heart of the matter.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/the-heart-of-the-matter/) - A few months ago I received an email from the Chief of Police which was sent through the email database for the "Interfaith Coalition". The letter was an invitation to meet with him to discuss the revival, and the expansion of the Police's Chaplaincy Program. As a Zen monk, and a social worker, I was
- [Cease and Desist Order "West Penn Township" - Sangha prohibited from meditation and prayer.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/1146/) - Good evening everyone, in relation to our current legal matters with West Penn Township, I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to stand united with us against religious discrimination. As a Zen Monk, and as a spokesman for the sangha, I would like to convey that all we wish to do
- [Summer Opening Sesshin September 5-7 2014](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/summer-opening-sesshin-august-29-312014/) - *Opening 3 day Sesshin at Blue Mountain Zendo September 5-7 2014 “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Rev. Joriki
- [Obon 2014](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/obon-2014/) - Obon, at Blue Mountain Zendo, is Saturday August 10 2014 from 6-9:30 pm and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and celebration. Obon is an opportunity to take a backward step and celebrate life with our family and friends, bo…th living and deceased. With the rush of our daily lives, and our
- [Zazenkai July 19-20 2014](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zazenkai-july-19-20-2014/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) provides one with the the opportunity for intensifying and deepening one’s practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen. Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed during sesshin (zen retreat). On these days and evenings of zazenkai, we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin),
- [Zazenkai June 15 2014 (9-7 am)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zazenkai-june-15-2014/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) provides one with the the opportunity for intensifying and deepening one’s practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen. Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed during sesshin (zen retreat). On these days and evenings of zazenkai, we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin),
- [Zazenkai  (Mini-Sesshin) May 16-18](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/zazenkai-mini-sesshin-may-16-18/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) provides one with the the opportunity for intensifying and deepening one’s practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen. Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed during sesshin (zen retreat). On these days and evenings of zazenkai, we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin),
- [Overnight Zazenaki April 26-27 2014](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/overnight-zazenaki/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) provides one with the the opportunity for intensifying and deepening one’s practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen. Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed during sesshin (zen retreat). On these days and evenings of zazenkai, we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin),
- [The National Teacher Calls Out Three Times Mumonkan Case 17](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/the-national-teacher-calls-out-three-times-mumonkan-case-17/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBX8wIzG3ng&feature=youtu.be
- [Osho Ceremony for Ryuun Joriki Baker Part 2](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/osho-ceremony-for-ryuun-joriki-baker-part-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6EL9Ml7Kus
- [Osho Ceremony for Ryuun Joriki Baker Part 1](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/osho-ceremony-for-ryuun-joriki-baker-part-1/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GP1FV0hbo
- [Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho, Abbot of Blue Mountain Zendo, explores Case 2 of the Mumonkan.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/ryuun-joriki-baker-osho-abbot-of-blue-mountain-zendo-explores-case-2-of-the-mumonkan/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeFNuWFutq8
- [A Very Important Message to All Pet Owners](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/a-very-important-message-to-all-pet-owners/) - Please love all sentient beings. We seem to have the perception that animals (a highly conotated word) are somehow mindless entities that have no desire to live or be happy. When i grew up, I grew up in a family of outdoors-man/women, I was fishing by the time I could walk and hunting by age
- [The goverment now takes even the most basic need, food, away from the poor.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/the-goverment-now-takes-even-the-most-basic-need-food-away-from-the-poor/) - I am just beside myself with this one, okay, let me be honest, angry. Fudo sits over my shoulder spurring me on. Instead of working towards bridging the gap between the wealthy and the poor, the house has voted to expand it. I will not say "the republicans" are to blame, even though they control
- [New Sitting Day and Time Wednesdays 6-7:30am (Starting Dec. 4)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/new-sitting-day-and-time-wednesdays-6-730am-starting-dec-4/) - On December 4 2013, Blue Mountain Zendo will be adding a weekly Wednesday morning sit from 6-7:30am. Out of all the great sitting times, dawn is the most moving for me. What a great way to begin your day, still and wide awake! For years, I have heard the same question being asked, “How do
- [Morning Service - Blue Mountain Zendo Sangha](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/morning-service-blue-mountain-zendo-sangha/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpZG15vFRF8&feature=youtu.be
- [Blue Mountain Zendo's 13th Annual Obon Celebration](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/817/) - Obon, at Blue Mountain Zendo, is Saturday August 17 2013 from 6-9:30 pm and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and celebration. Obon is an opportunity to take a backward step and celebrate life with our family and friends, bo...th living and deceased. With the rush of our daily lives, and our
- [Rohatsu Sesshin January 17-22 2014](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/rohatsu-sesshin-january-17-22-2014/) - Genjo Marinello Oshō began his Zen training in 1975 and was ordained as a novice monk, in 1980. From 1981-1982 he trained at Ryutaku-ji in Japan with Sochu Rōshi and Soen Nakagawa Rōshi. Marinello later continued his training with Eido Shimano Rōshi, abbot of Dai Bosatsu Monastery. On May 21, 2008, Marinello
- [Brief History Of Buddhism Part 1-2](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/brief-history-of-buddhism-part-1-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwq3hZZdWI https://youtu.be/I2K6t_CbETI
- [New Video - "Impairment and Isolation" Series](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/new-video-impairment-and-isolation-series/) - An honest and sometimes humorous Zen Exploration of the social influence and behaviors which attempt to define, stereotype and stigmatize men and women with impairments or disabilities. Part 1 (Part 2 to be released 4-29-13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrpmdFqFUVg&feature=youtu.be
- [Blue Mountain Zendo Winter Sesshin December 14-21 2012](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/blue-mountain-zendo-winter-sesshin-december-14-21-2012/) - “Sesshin”, literally "to collect the mind", is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive, consisting of seven days of silent meditative practice, Dharma talks (sermons) and a private interview twice a day with Rev. Joriki Baker, a Zen monk. During Sesshin, the student concentrates on nothing but collecting the scattered shards of the mind so that
- [Fudo Myo-o Unveil Sept. 14 2012](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/fudo-myo-o-unveil-sept-14-2012/) - Sept. 14 2012 the Blue Mountain Zendo Sangha will meet at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem at 7:00pm to witness the unveil of our Fudo Myoo drawing completed by artisan Arturo. The gallery is on the second floor and all are invited to come. https://www.artsquest.org/directions/
- [Mini Retreat October 27-28 2012](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/mini-retreat-november-3-4-2012/) - There will be an overnight retreat on October 27-28 2012 at the temple in Allentown. The retreat will start Saturday at 7pm and end at 8pm on Sunday. The retreat is all inclusive and the cost is $60.00. This is a great way to experience extended periods of Zen Practice without the week long commitment
- [Obon Reminder August 18 2012](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/obon-reminder-august-18-2012/) - Obon is this Saturday August 18 2012 and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and fun. Obon is an opportunity to celebrate our family and friends both living and deceased. With the rush of daily life and the pursuit of the grasping and consuming self we loose our connection and grounding with
- [Tibetan Medicine Workshop/Consultations August 12 2012 4-8pm](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/tibetan-medicine-workshopconsultations-august-12-2012-4-8pm/) - Dr. Namgyal Tsering will be visiting Blue Mountain Zendo to offer an introduction to Tibetan Medicine lecture followed by private consultations. Dr. Namgyal Tsering was the personal physician for HH The Dalai Lama for over ten years and graduated from the Tibetan Medical & Astro-Institute at Dharasala India in 1978. Dr. Tsering went on to
- [Dokusan](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/dokusan/) - This Sunday's schedule will be based on private interview mode. Private interview or Dokusan is a dynamic opportunity to meet privately with a Zen Buddhist Monk, in a formal atmosphere, to begin clarifying the depths of our being. Nothing is given to a student in Dokusan, only reflected and clarified. This may seem confusing if
- [Obon August 18 2012 Blue Mountain Zendo, Koryu-ji Allentown, Pa. 18080 6:00-9:00pm](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/obon-august-18-2012-blue-mountain-zendo-koryu-ji-allentown-pa-18080-600-900pm/) - Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to investigate our connectedness to others while also reminding us of our great responsibility to repay our deceased parents and family for their care and effort. The Buddha said, "The gravity of debt we owe to our parents is as boundless as the heavens."
- [True man/woman of no rank.](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/true-manwoman-of-no-rank/) - By the age of 26 I had my own business, a new home, a family and lots of toys. However, one day at work, at the age of 24, I lost all feeling in my legs and was rushed to the hospital via ambulance; my life would change forever. I was told I had
- [Iron Pine Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/iron-pine-sesshin/) - Blue Mountain Zendo June 7 2012 7:00 pm - June 10 2012 2:00 pm Literally "to collect the mind", Sesshin is the Buddhist seclusion or retreat, consisting of five days of intensive Zazen (meditation) practice, a dharma talk once a day and a private interview with Rev. Joriki Dat Baker twice daily. During sesshin,
- [Knot Zen](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/knot-zen/) - What a grand experience Zazen Practice is for the new student and how confusing it also may become. Bow, sit down, inkin rings and the designs within the floor appear on cue. I remember one day in the Zendo, everything disappeared and all that remained was one little black knot on the floor. After a
- [Clean-Up Impressions](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/clean-up-impressions/) - Over 60 people showed up to clean-up the Uplands located in the Lehigh Mountain Park. There were no Christians, Jews, Muslims or Buddhists, there were just people coming together to care for their world. Not once did I hear religion mentioned during the clean-up itself. All I saw were people engaged in a noble activity.
- [Lehigh Mountain Park Clean-up](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/lehigh-mountain-park-clean-up/) - A serene section of Lehigh Mountain Park in Allentown for years has been known as a dumping ground for garbage referred to as “white goods” -- including mattresses, appliances, stoves and washing machines -- rather than for the natural sanctuary it could provide for city residents. Members of Buddhist Blue Mountain Zendo visit the park
- [Wind, flag, mind moves, The same understanding. When the mouth opens All are wrong. "Mumon"](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/wind-flag-mind-moves-the-same-understanding-when-the-mouth-opens-all-are-wrong-mumon/) - One of the facets of self is to create a separated "entity" in space/time which creates the contrast needed to navigate through it. This contrast is created, by the brain, to procure the needs and desires of the organism. Many within Zen Practice tend to vilify the self and create just as much suffering, via

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- [Zazenkai](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/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),
- [What to Expect](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/what-to-expect/) - Students who are new to the zendo should arrive fifteen minutes early for meditation instructions. Blue Mountain Zendo does offer cushion sets. If you cannot sit on the floor due to a medical condition, chairs are available. If done properly, sitting in a chair is no different than sitting on the floor. Please leave
- [Donations](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/donations/) - Gassho, Blue Mountain Zendo has just celebrated its twenty fifth year. In return, I would like to thank all the Dharma Brothers and Sisters, known and unknown, who supported the zendo over these precious years. All this effort has brought Blue Mountain this far, and it will take the continued support of its members to
- [Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/ryuun-joriki-baker/) - Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho is an American Zen Buddhist Monk and founder of Blue Mountain Zendo. He currently resides within the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania which is located 40 miles outside of Allentown/Bethlehem. Joriki grew up in Northern California and was raised within a devoutly Lutheran family. At the age of thirteen, Joriki was exposed to
- [Zen](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/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.
- [Day Sesshin Bushkill Temple June 06  2021](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/calendar/) - Sesshin is a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Summer Sesshin, and gain true and lasting insight.“Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen,
- [Sutra Study](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/sutra-study/) - Sutra Study Philosophy Classes Sutra (Sanskrit) literally means “thread” and it is derived from the root “siv” which means to sew. In Buddhism, the word sutra refers to the scriptures of the historical Buddha “Gautama Buddha” who was part of the Kshatriya Shakya Clan. Although, there are exception to this, such as, the “Platform Sutra”
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## Events

- [Introduction To Jihatsu (Monastic meals)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/introduction-to-jihatsu-monastic-meals/) - 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;
- [Zen Movie Night](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zen-movie-night/) - 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,
- [Spring Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/spring-sesshin/) - May Sesshin will be a beautiful time of year to enjoy the wild flowers and renewed life within the valley. Spring Sesshin will be held in Nazareth, Pennsylvania which is located 1.5 hours from New York City and 1 hour from Philadelphia. Bus routes are near-by and pickups can be arranged. Sesshin, literally “to collect
- [Zazenkai (Zen Service)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zazenkai-zen-service/) - 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),
- [Zen Sesshin (residential retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zen-sesshin-residential-retreat/) - Sesshin, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily zazen, chanting, communal meals, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), samu (work) periods, and private interview (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates
- [Bushkill Temple Full Service](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/bushkill-temple-full-service-2/) - 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),
- [Bushkill Temple Sesshin Intensive Retreat](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/bushkill-temple-full-service/) - Sesshin, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily zazen, chanting, communal meals, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), samu (work) periods, and private interview (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin,
- [Bushkill Temple Zen Service](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/bushkill-temple-zen-service/) - 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),
- [Bushkill Temple Day Sit](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/bushkill-temple-day-sit/) - 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),
- [Day Sesshin Bushkill Temple](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/bethlehem-zazenkai-zen-meditation/) - Sesshin is a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Summer Sesshin, and gain true and lasting insight. “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily
- [Harvest Sesshin Nov 2020](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/harvest-sesshin-nov-2020/) - Sesshin (unite mind) is a very powerful and deep gathering of students united in realizing and expressing the Dharma through essential silence, zazen, kinhin, samu, chanting and jihatsu. In sesshin, we forge ahead, distilling our consciousness and realizing our own Buddhahood. This is the same determination the Buddha demonstrated as he sat beneath the Bodhi
- [Zazenkai at Blue mountain Zendo Koryuji](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/temple-purification-opening-invitation-only/) - Blue Mountain Zendo is celebrating its new move to the Poconos in Northeastern Pennsylvania with a focused on change and creating new pathways. Students who are new to Zen Practice should arrive fifteen minutes early for meditation instructions. Blue Mountain Zendo does offer cushion sets; however, it is a good idea to obtain a personal
- [Harvest Sesshin (Zen Retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/harvest-sesshin-zen-retreat/) - Sesshin, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily zazen, chanting, communal meals, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), samu (work) periods, and private interview (Dokusan) twice daily with Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates fully
- [Zazenkai (meditation service)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zazenkai-meditation-service/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) 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 during sesshin (zen retreat). On these evenings of zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin), silence,
- [Samu Weekend (Beginners Welcomed)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/samu-weekend/) - Samu Weekend is an opportunity to experience Zen Training in an engaged environment. Most understand Zen Practice to be a purely motionless and austere practice, however, Zen is alive and moves with the turning of the wheel of Dharma. Zazen (meditation) is our anchor which keeps us grounded as we move and sway with the
- [Obon](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/obon-2/) - Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to celebrate our connectedness to our ancestors. Obon reminds us that we have a great responsibility to repay our deceased family/friends for the love and sacrifice they offered us. The Buddha said, "The gravity of the debt we owe to our parents is as
- [Kodo Ceremony (Incense)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/kodo-ceremony-incense/) - Kodo (literally translated as way of incense), or the Japanese ceremony of appreciating incense; involves using incense under a specific set of rules. The kodo ceremony, much like a tea ceremony also covers all of the essential tools of the ceremony. Kodo was a popular event among the samurai and aristocracy; having a similar kind
- [Weekend Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/weekend-sesshin-2/) - Sesshin, [featured_products per_page="12" columns="4" pagination="yes"]literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily zazen, chanting, communal meals, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), samu (work) periods, and private interview (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the
- [Sesshin 5 Day](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/sesshin-5-day/) - Sesshin, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily zazen, chanting, communal meals, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), samu (work) periods, and private interview (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin,
- [Half Day Zazenkai (retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/half-day-zazenkai-retreat/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) provides one with the the opportunity to intensify and deepen one’s practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen. Throughout zazenkai, we use the exact techniques and ritual that are observed during sesshin (zen retreat). Durring zazenkai, we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin), essential silence,
- [Central Moravian Lent Interfaith Talk](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/central-moravian-lent-interfaith-talk/) - Joriki Baker will be discussing the practice of Rinzai Zen. https://www.centralmoravianchurch.org/forms-2/
- [Dharma Talk Thiel College March 15 2018](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/dharma-talk-thiel-college-march-15-2018/) - Joriki Baker, Osho will be speaking at Thiel College March 15 2018 at 7pm. The public are welcomed. www.thiel.edu/calendar/event/interfaith-lecture-series-rev.-joriki-baker-3-15-18
- [Fall Session October 20-24 2017](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/fall-session-october-20-24-2017/) - Weekend Sesshin are a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Fall Sesshin, and gain insight into your true nature, that of Buddha. “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included
- [Obon](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/obon-3/) - Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to celebrate our connectedness to our ancestors. Obon reminds us that we have a great responsibility to repay our deceased family/friends for the love and sacrifice they offered us. The Buddha said, "The gravity of the debt we owe to our parents is as
- [Summer Sesshin 2017](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/summer-sesshin-2017/) - Weekend Sesshin are a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice without the week long commitment. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha for Summer Sesshin, and gain insight into the nature of all THIS! “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of
- [Beginner's Day Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/beginners-day-sesshin/) - Day sesshin are a great opportunity to experience Zen Monastic practice without the week long commitment. Come join the Blue Mountain Sangha on the 23rd, and gain insight into the nature of your true self, and experience the powerful difference between western meditation and Zen Meditation (zazen). “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the
- [Day Sesshin (retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/day-sesshin-retreat/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of one to ten days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on
- [All day sit (Zazenkai)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/all-day-sit-zazenkai/) - Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed during sesshin (zen retreat). On these evenings of zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), 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
- [Introduction to Zen Part 2](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/introduction-to-zen-part-2-2/) - Interested in Zen? Looking for an authentic Zen Experience? Blue Mountain Zendo is an authentic Rinzai Zen Temple, located in the Blue Mountains of Andreas, Pennsylvania. The temple is led by Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho, a recognized monk and teacher in the Rinzai Zen Lineage. Our “Beginner’s Retreat” is a wonderful introduction to the
- [Introduction to Zen Part 1](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/introduction-to-zen-part-1/) - Interested in Zen? Looking for an authentic Zen Experience? Blue Mountain Zendo is an authentic Rinzai Zen Temple, located in the Blue Mountains of Andreas, Pennsylvania. The temple is led by Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho, a recognized monk and teacher in the Rinzai Zen Lineage. Our “Beginner’s Retreat” is a wonderful introduction to the
- [Osouji Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/osouji-sesshin/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of three days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho.
- [Bodhi Day Sit](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/bodhi-day-sit/) - Rohatsu all day sit.
- [Summer Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/summer-sesshin/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of three days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho.
- [Family day](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/family-day/) - Family and friends of the zendo (all welcome) spend an afternoon of fellowship, food, music and games for the kids!
- [Choboji Spring sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/choboji-spring-sesshin/) - Please help us get an accurate count by sending a deposit and application by March 17, earlier if you want to guarantee a reserved spot. Make your deposit check, $50 or more, to Chobo-Ji and leave it the bowl by the zendo entrance or mail it to: Chobo-Ji, 1733 S. Horton St. #7, Seattle, WA 98144. The cost of sesshin is
- [Harvest Sesshin 2016](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/harvest-sesshin-2016/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of five days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing but
- [Obon Celebration 2016](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/obon-celebration-2016/) - Obon is Saturday August 13 2016 and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and fun. Obon is an opportunity to celebrate our family and friends both living and deceased. With the rush of daily life and the pursuit of the grasping and consuming self we loose our connection and grounding with those whose
- [Zazenkai (Day long retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zazenkai-day-long-retreat/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 1-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing but,
- [Weekend Sesshin "Intensive Retreat"](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/weekend-sesshin/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing
- [Cherry Blossom Festival 2016](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/cherry-blossum-festival/) - Celebrate spring with us at the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival! Rev. Joriki Osho will give a Dharma talk, the sangha will have a booth with tea and tea bowls for sale. Free family friendly event!
- [Beginner's Zen Day Retreat](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/beginners-zen-day-retreat/) - Interested in Zen? Looking for an authentic Zen Experience? Blue Mountain Zendo is an authentic Rinzai Zen Temple, located in the Blue Mountains of Andreas, Pennsylvania. The temple is led by Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho, a recognized monk and teacher in the Rinzai Zen Lineage. Our "Beginner's Retreat" is a wonderful introduction to the
- [January 2016 Rohatsu Sesshin w/Genjo Marinello, Osho](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/2016-rohatsu-sesshin-wgenjo-marinello-osho/) - Rohatsu Sesshin January 11-16 2016 w/ Genjo Marinello, Osho & Joriki Baker, Osho “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 6 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with
- [](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/1156/) - Zen Services - Zen students may attend the full service or partial. Doors open at specific times only - be early! Please look at the schedule below, and enter quietly and with great care so not to distract the other students. You may choose the type and length of your activities depending on your abilities and needs;
- [November 2015 Retreat](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/november-2015-retreat/) - Fall Three Day Sesshin at Blue Mountain Zendo November 13-15 2015 (Friday 7pm - Sunday 12pm) “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma Talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan)
- [Spring Samu Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/spring-samu-sesshin/) - Our annual Spring Samu (work) Sesshin (retreat) will focus on landscaping our new temple grounds. We have two acres of virgin ground to shape into a peaceful refuge for the students of Blue Mountain Zendo and the community. The sesshin will include morning service, evening service and three meditation blocks daily. The rest of the
- [Obon](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/obon/) - Obon, at Blue Mountain Zendo, is Saturday August 15 2015 from 6:30-9:30 pm and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and celebration. Obon is an opportunity to take a backward step and celebrate life with our family and friends, both living and deceased. With the rush of our daily lives, and our
- [ Zen Beginner's Workshop](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zen-beginners-workshop/) - The workshops at Blue Mountain Zendo are geared towards those interested in Zen Buddhism, however, are not yet comfortable enough to attend zazenkai (formal service). Beginner's Workshops are an opportunity to see into the everyday life of an active Zen Temple. Participants are instructed in Zen Philosophy, Chanting, Zazen (meditation), ritual, and engaged principles. Each
- [Cherry Blossom Festival ](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/cherry-blossom-festival/) - On April 25 2015, from 12-3:00 pm, Blue Mountain Zendo will be participating in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Allentown, Pa. 12:00pm: An introduction to Zen Practice - Ryuun Clasen 12:30pm: Chanting 1:00pm: An introduction to Zen Practice - Zen Priest Zoho Wilson 2:00pm: Dharma Talk (Sermon) from Zen Monk Rev. Ryuun Joriki Baker, Osho.
- [Rohatsu Sesshin w/Genjo Marello, Osho ](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-wgenjo-marello-osho-invitation-only/) - Blue Mountain Zendo, Andreas, Pa. Rohatsu Sesshin January 16-23 2015w/ * Genjo Marinello, Osho “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive, consisting of seven days of silent meditative practice, Dharma talks/Teisho, samu (work) practice, and a private interview (Dokusan) three daily with Genjo Marinello, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student
- [Meditation Cease and Desist Appeal](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/meditation-cease-and-desist-appeal/) - Good evening everyone, in relation to our current legal matters with West Penn Township, I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to stand united with us against religious discrimination. As a Zen Monk, and as a spokesman for the sangha, I would like to convey that all we wish to do
- [Opening Weekend Sesshin (Retreat)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/1066/) - “Sesshin”, literally “to collect the mind”, is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive period, consisting of 3-14 days of silent meditative practice. Included in these periods are daily Zazen, Dharma talks/Teisho (sermons), Samu (work) periods, and private interview/meeting (Dokusan) twice daily with Rev. Joriki Baker, Osho. During Sesshin, the Zen Student concentrates on nothing but
- [Obon 2014](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/obon-2014/) - Obon, at Blue Mountain Zendo, is Saturday August 09 2014 from 6-9:30 pm and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and celebration. Obon is an opportunity to take a backward step and celebrate life with our family and friends, both living and deceased. With the rush of our daily lives, and our
- [Overnight Zazenaki](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/overnight-zazenaki/)
- [Zazenkai](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/zazenkai/)
- [March Retreat](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/march-retreat/)
- [ROHATSU SESSHIN w/Genjo Osho](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/801-2/) - Rohatsu Sesshin w/ Venerable Genjo Marinello, Osho January 17-22 2014 Genjo Marinello Oshō began his Zen training in 1975 and was ordained as a novice monk, in 1980. From 1981-1982 he trained at Ryutaku-ji in Japan with Sochu Rōshi and Soen Nakagawa Rōshi. Marinello later continued his training with Eido Shimano
- [Introduction To Teisho](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/854-2/) - Introduction to Teisho: *Teisho (Zen Presentation/Talk) is an important part of sesshin and Zen Practice in general. Teisho, are many times based on koans; however, the true intention of the teacher is not to teach the koan, but to demonstrate the core experience behind the koan, both intimately and directly. Offering a teisho is somewhat different from offering a sermon in that
- [Introduction to Dokusan](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/introduction-to-dokusan/) - Introduction to Dokusan (Private Interview) focuses on the formal structure, procedures and conduct involved with private interview or dokusan. Dokusan is designed to create the intensity required to aid the student in the subjective exploration of the great matter at hand (life and death). The teacher guides the student via barriers (*koans) which act as an expedient to loosen and
- [Introduction to Zen Part 2](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/introduction-to-zen-part-2/) - Introduction to Zen Practice Part 2: Introduction to Jihatsu Protocol: Formal monastic dinning (light meal included) Introduction to Kinhin: Walking meditation Introduction to Samu: Zen work practice
- [Overnight Zazenkai](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/847-2/) - Zazenkai (uniting for meditation) provides one with the the opportunity for intensifying and deepening one’s practice through the experience of longer periods of uninterrupted zazen. Throughout zazenkai we use the exact techniques that are followed during sesshin (zen retreat). On these evenings of zazenkai we practice zazen (seated meditation), chanting (kido), walking meditation (kin-hin), silence,
- [Blue Mountain Zendo's 13th Annual Obon Celebration](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/blue-mountain-zendos-13th-annual-obon-celebration/) - Obon, at Blue Mountain Zendo, is Saturday August 17 2013 from 6-9:30 pm and we are preparing for a wondrous evening of family and celebration. Obon is an opportunity to take a backward step and celebrate life with our family and friends, both living and deceased. With the rush of our daily lives, and our
- [Natural Zen](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/natural-zen/) - Our relationship to the world around us becomes clearer and clearer as we slowly peel back the lamented layers of delusion which obscures our view. Our true place within/as the universe is much deeper than we realize and the resulting loss of unity leads to much unrest and anxiety in our daily lives. Zen has
- [Blue Mountain Zendo Winter Sesshin December 14-21 2012](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/blue-mountain-zendo-winter-sesshin-december-14-21-2012/) - “Sesshin”, literally "to collect the mind", is the Zen Buddhist seclusion or intensive, consisting of seven days of silent meditative practice, Dharma talks (sermons) and a private interview twice a day with Rev. Joriki Baker, a Zen monk. During Sesshin, the student concentrates on nothing but collecting the scattered shards of the mind so that
- [Mini Retreat October 27-28 2012](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/mini-retreat-november-3-4-2012/) - There will be an overnight retreat on October 27-28 2012 at the temple. The retreat will start Saturday at 7pm and end at 8pm on Sunday. The retreat is all inclusive and the cost is $60.00. This is a great way to experience an extended period of Zen Practice. Please call for more information 1-484-268-0724.
- [Rohatsu Sesshin (Retreat) December 14 - 21 2012 (Friday 7pm - Saturday 7pm)](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-retreat-december-14-21-2012/) - Literally "to collect the mind", Sesshin is the Buddhist seclusion or retreat, consisting of five days of intensive Zazen (meditation) practice, a Dharma talk once a day and a private interview (Dokusan) twice daily. During Sesshin, the student concentrates on nothing but collecting the scattered shards of the mind so that they can realize/remember their
- [Obon August 18 2012 Blue Mountain Zendo, Koryu-ji Allentown, Pa. 18080 5-9pm](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/obon-august-18-2012-blue-mountain-zendo-koryu-ji-allentown-pa-18080-6-9pm/) - Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to investigate our connectedness to others while also reminding us of our great responsibility to repay our deceased parents and family for their care and effort. The Buddha said, "The gravity of debt we owe to our parents is as boundless as the heavens."
- [Tibetan Medicine Workshop](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/tibetan-medicine-workshop/) - Dr. Namgyal Tsering will be visiting Blue Mountain Zendo to offer an introduction to Tibetan Medicine and its application. Dr. Namgyal Tsering was the personal physician for HH The Dalai Lama for over ten years and graduated from the Tibetan Medical & Astro-Institute at Dharasala India in 1978. Dr. Tsering went on to serve the
- [Iron Pine Sesshin](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/iron-pine-sesshin/) - (Beginners and Non-Buddhists Are Welcome)

## Events

- [Introduction to Jihatsu Meals](https://www.bluemountainzendo.org/event/introduction-to-jihatsu-meals/) - 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;

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