November 2021 Newsletter

November 2021

Dear Friends,

How do we extend ourselves?

Already, the golden elixir of life is right here, right now. Nothing disappears. (Nothing is not nothing.) It’s like a golden coin changing hands. Or golden leaves falling in the golden wind. Even this black and white cow, steadily gazing at you, is shot through with gold.

The first Sunday of November I’ll be giving a talk on the kong-an, Wei-shan’s cow, in which this statement appears: “A long time ago the famous Chinese Zen Master Wei-shan said, ‘When I die, I will be reborn as a cow in the herd at my layman’s house.” What is that all about? Join me for further exploration…

Yours, in the great continuation,

Jeong Ji

Photo by Eric Nord, JDPSN

November Online Sessions

You are welcome to join in on any of these sessions. No sign up necessary. Just join the online group practice at the appropriate time for any of our group practices. If you need to, entering late is okay, as is leaving early. If it’s your first time trying this out, come early if you can. The Head Dharma Teacher will be available to help you get started.

Sessions:

Monday - Saturday 7am
Sunday 9am
Tuesday 7pm

Sessions with Dharma Talks:

Sunday, November 7 9am - Zen Master Jeong Ji
Tuesday, November 16 7pm - Eric Nord, JDPSN

Sessions with Dharma Dialogues:

Tuesday, November 2 7pm - Senior Dharma Teachers

3-hour Mini-Retreat:

Saturday, November 20 9am

Intro to Zen:

Sunday, November 7 1pm-2pm we are offering a one-hour online introduction. Please register if you would like to attend. Dana (donation) is welcome but not required.

Please visit the website calendar for complete and current details of these events and for the weekly practice schedule.

November In-Person Events

You are welcome to join any of these in-person events at the Blue Heron Zen Center.

Fridays 10am - Half-hour sit, followed by (BYO) tea with Zen Master Jeong Ji
Saturday, November 13, 27 2-3pm - Informal walk through the neighborhood

The Friday session may meet indoors if the weather is inclement. The walks are outside so please dress appropriately.

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

Our Online Altar

We invite you to register a name of a loved one who is currently suffering for our Kwan Seum Bosal Chanting, or for Ji Jang Bosal Chanting, for a loved one who has recently died. We will recite these names when we do special chanting.

Looking Forward

2-day retreat with Eric Nord, JDPSN: December 3-4

Hybrid online and in-person sessions: Sundays, starting Dec 5 (details to follow)