Well, it’s official: I have retired from being abbot of the Zen Studies Society, and am now able to give my singleminded (always heartfelt) attention to the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoenji. I was very happy that so many of you attended the October 1 retirement ceremony and 80th birthday celebration at Dai Bosatsu Zendo. It was truly an occasion of love and gratitude. Read more »
At our Fall Anniversary Sesshin, which was attended by Sangha members ranging in age from early 20s to mid-80s, we celebrated fifty years of consistent Zen practice. Who could have imagined, back in 1972, that a thriving Sangha would be sitting together in a beautiful, spacious carriage house zendo, chanting at the altars in the historic Joshua Forman House, doing kinhin on a woodland trail? Read more »
This year, we will celebrate Roshi's birthday on Thursday, October 8, during the third sitting period (7:30 p.m.); this will replace our October "first Thursday" celebration. Roshi will be leading Golden Wind Sesshin at DBZ on her actual birthday, October 2. Read more »
The Rubin continues its Brainwave series with this event. The focus this year is “mind over matter,” looking at will power, and concentration. This program offers a sneak preview of a short filmed portrait of writer Peter Matthiessen followed by an onstage conversation between Shinge Roshi and Brent Field, a mind scientist from M.I.T. $20 fee, includes admission to the museum galleries, 10% off for Rubin Museum members.
