November 2022

Dear Sangha,

As our bodies age in the golden wind, we can practice a more panoramic view and extend the nature of our bodies to that of the Absolute, or Totality. Consider breathing in earth, air, water--everything. Notice how we mirror each other. What is a mountain? What is water, or sky? Inhale total inclusivity. Exhale the brief and fleeting moment, like a breeze blowing through the clouds. Give your body/heart/mind permission to breathe the mystery that is – and is to come.

This breath returns us to our original name, which is Ahhhh. As in wonder.

We have a kong-an for this, naturally. And it goes, as follows: The 10,000 Dharmas return to the One. Where does the One return to?

Yours in the vast, phenomenal world,

Jeong Ji

November In-Person Sessions

All in-person practices are open for walk-in attendance (no need to sign up in advance). Attendees are asked to have full Covid vaccinations and to wear masks inside the building.

Sessions:

• Sunday 9am (First Sunday: In-Person streamed online; other Sundays: separate practices)
• Wednesdays at 10am
• Fridays at 10am

Sessions with Dharma Talks:

• Sunday, November 6 9am "Moving Borders" by Zen Master Jeong Ji

Newcomer Orientation:

• Sunday, November 2 8:30am (please arrive by 8:20am)

To attend, simply show up 5-10 minutes before any practice time. The building will be open for those practices. Use the ground floor entrance from the back yard.

Dharma Dialogues

Eric Nord, JDPSN and Zen Master Jeong Ji are offering in-person Dharma Dialogues on occasional Sunday mornings during practice (to be determined on an ad hoc basis, depending on our availability).

If you cannot attend an in-person Dharma Dialogue, we encourage you to contact Eric Poep Sa or Jeong Ji Soen Sa directly for online Dharma Dialogues so that we can set up a mutually agreed upon time.

Our Senior Dharma Teachers are offering Online Dharma Dialogues if you would like to discuss your practice and any questions you may have. Please get in touch with them individually to schedule an appointment if you would like a one-on-one Zoom meeting.

• Jeff Tipp JDPSN jefftipp@gmail.com
• Greg Eisen eisengn@gmail.com
• Paul Gulick paul@blueheronzen.org
• John Craycraft john.craycraft@comcast.net
• Chris Chapman chris@blueheronzen.org

Looking Forward

2-Day Retreat: December 2-3

Buddha's Enlightenment Day / Sangha Meeting: December 4 9am