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		<title>Dharma Talk &#8211; Tokuyu</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/02/dharma-talk-tokuyu-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 8, 2012; 6:35 pm to 7:05 pm. May 17, 2012; 6:35 pm to 7:05 pm. ] 

Tokuyu will give a dharma talk.]]></description>
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<p>Tokuyu will give a dharma talk.</p>
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		<title>Zazenkai</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/02/zazenkai-with-dharma-talk-by-eisho/</link>
		<comments>http://villagezendo.org/2012/02/zazenkai-with-dharma-talk-by-eisho/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A. Jesse Jiryu Davis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 19, 2012; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Village Zendo’s monthly one-day retreat (zazenkai) is a great way   to experience a short, intensive meditation retreat right here in the   city. People are welcome to come for the entire day or any portion of   it, but need to inform the registrar in advance.

Instruction is available for those [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">May 19, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">8:00 am</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">5:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>The Village Zendo’s monthly one-day retreat (zazenkai) is a great way   to experience a short, intensive meditation retreat right here in the   city. People are welcome to come for the entire day or any portion of   it, but need to inform the registrar in advance.</p>
<p>Instruction is available for those who are unfamiliar with Zen   rituals and procedures. Please make sure to contact the registrar in   advance if you need instruction.</p>
<p>Pre-registration required: $25 for members, $50 for non-members.<br />
For more information, please contact Kaizen:  <a href="mailto:registrar@villagezendo.org">registrar@villagezendo.org</a><br />
zazen . oryoki lunch . dharma talk </p>
<p>8:15 Zazen<br />
8:50 Verse of the Kesa, Kinhin<br />
9:05 Zazen<br />
9:40 Kinhin<br />
9:50 Zazen<br />
10:20 Kinhin<br />
10:30 Dharma Talk by Roshi<br />
11:05 Kinhin<br />
11:20 Zazen<br />
11:50 Kinhin<br />
12:00 Oryoki Lunch</p>
<p>12:45 Clean Up, Silent Rest</p>
<p>1:30 Zazen<br />
2:00 Kinhin<br />
2:10 Zazen<br />
2:40 Kinhin<br />
2:50 Zazen<br />
3:20 Service (Standing Service: Heart Sutra, Sho Sai Myo Kichijo Dharani, Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo)</p>
<p>3:45 Zazen<br />
4:15 Kinhin<br />
4:25 Open Sozan<br />
5:00 Four Vows</p>
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		<title>Zazenkai with dharma talk by Chodo</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/05/zazenkai-with-dharma-talk-by-chodo-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 01:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A. Jesse Jiryu Davis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 19, 2012; 8:15 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Village Zendo’s monthly one-day retreat (zazenkai) is a great way to experience a short, intensive meditation retreat right here in the city. People are welcome to come for the entire day or any portion of it, but need to inform the registrar in advance.

Instruction is available for those who are unfamiliar with Zen rituals [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">May 19, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">8:15 am</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">5:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>The Village Zendo’s monthly one-day retreat (zazenkai) is a great way to experience a short, intensive meditation retreat right here in the city. People are welcome to come for the entire day or any portion of it, but need to inform the registrar in advance.</p>
<p>Instruction is available for those who are unfamiliar with Zen rituals and procedures. Please make sure to contact the registrar in advance if you need instruction.</p>
<p>Pre-registration required: $25 for members, $50 for non-members.<br />
For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:registrar@villagezendo.org">registrar@villagezendo.org</a></p>
<p>8:15 Zazen<br />
8:50 Verse of the Kesa, Kinhin<br />
9:05 Zazen<br />
9:40 Kinhin<br />
9:50 Zazen<br />
10:20 Kinhin<br />
10:30 Dharma Talk by Chodo<br />
11:05 Kinhin<br />
11:20 Zazen<br />
11:50 Kinhin<br />
12:00 Oryoki Lunch</p>
<p>12:45 Clean Up, Silent Rest</p>
<p>1:30 Zazen<br />
2:00 Kinhin<br />
2:10 Zazen<br />
2:40 Kinhin<br />
2:50 Zazen<br />
3:20 Service (Standing Service: Heart Sutra, Sho Sai Myo Kichijo Dharani, Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo)</p>
<p>3:45 Zazen<br />
4:15 Kinhin<br />
4:25 Open Sozan<br />
5:00 Four Vows</p>
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		<title>Dharma Talk &#8211; Soshin</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/05/dharma-talk-soshin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 20:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shoin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 20, 2012; 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. ] Soshin will give a dharma talk]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of the Drum</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2011/12/the-art-of-the-drum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shoin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 22, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. February 19, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. March 18, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. April 15, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. May 20, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. June 17, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The Village Zendo Drumming Group



Drumming is an intuitive and joyful way to become intimate with time—to become time. When we drum as a group, we experience each other, the world, and ourselves differently: we are sound and movement, stillness and silence, all flowing together. 

The Village Zendo Drumming Group will be an opportunity to go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">January 22, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td class="ec3_start">1:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">February 19, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td class="ec3_start">1:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">March 18, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td class="ec3_start">1:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">April 15, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td class="ec3_start">1:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">May 20, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">1:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">June 17, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">1:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr></table><h1>The Village Zendo Drumming Group</h1>
<p><a href="http://villagezendo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Fugan.Snapshot_2011-11-29_13-23-05-1.jpg"><img src="http://villagezendo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Fugan.Snapshot_2011-11-29_13-23-05-1.jpg" alt="" title="Fugan.Snapshot_2011-11-29_13-23-05 (1)" width="284" height="277" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2763" /></a></p>
<p>Drumming is an intuitive and joyful way to become intimate with time—to become time. When we drum as a group, we experience each other, the world, and ourselves differently: we are sound and movement, stillness and silence, all flowing together. </p>
<p>The Village Zendo Drumming Group will be an opportunity to go deep into sound and time through the art of drumming. We will learn to play frame drums and other percussion, to communicate with each other through rhythm, to listen, and to act. The group will begin as a class and develop into a space for creative musical expression. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome. No matter where you’re coming from, this drumming will both challenge and reward you.</p>
<p>*The VZ drumming group will meet monthly on the third Sunday of each month. The material will build on itself, so you will derive the most benefit from an ongoing practice. Space is limited. Please contact me by email (fugan.dineen@gmail.com) to reserve a spot or with any questions.  </p>
<p>The fee for each class is $20 </p>
<p>gassho,</p>
<p>Fugan</p>
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		<title>Fusatsu Ceremony and Precept Talk Followed by Sangha Tea</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/05/fusatsu-ceremony-and-precept-talk-followed-by-sangha-tea-3/</link>
		<comments>http://villagezendo.org/2012/05/fusatsu-ceremony-and-precept-talk-followed-by-sangha-tea-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 20:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shoin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 24, 2012; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] A Traditional Buddhist Ceremony of Atonement and Purification
Followed by Sangha Tea
Fusatsu is an ancient Buddhist chanting and bowing ceremony of atonement and purification that provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our deep karmic entanglements.  Myoko will give a talk on one of the Bodhisattva precepts.

5:30pm – 6:00 zazen
6:00 – 6:05 slow kinhin
6:05 – [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">May 24, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">5:30 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">8:00 pm</td></tr></table><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant: small-caps; color: #800000;">A Traditional Buddhist Ceremony of Atonement and Purification</span></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #808080;">Followed by Sangha Tea</span></h3>
<p>Fusatsu is an ancient Buddhist chanting and bowing ceremony of atonement and purification that provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our deep karmic entanglements.  Myoko will give a talk on one of the Bodhisattva precepts.</p>
<p>5:30pm – 6:00 zazen<br />
6:00 – 6:05 slow kinhin<br />
6:05 – 6:30 zazen<br />
6:30 – 6:35 slow kinhin<br />
6:35 – 7:20 Fusatsu ceremony<br />
Followed by sangha tea which ends around 8</p>
<p>Practitioners are encouraged to attend the periods of zazen preceding Fusatsu.</p>
<p>Sangha Tea is an informal time to meet other sangha members and teachers. Light refreshments are served.</p>
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		<title>Just Sitting</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/01/just-sitting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shoin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 28, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. February 25, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. March 17, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. May 26, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. June 23, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] 
Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
 Zenrin Kushu, Fifteenth-century China
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Just Sitting offers a free and spacious afternoon of meditation, an opportunity for pure practice without anything extra.

The afternoon will be liturgy-free and you may join in or leave at any time during the three-hour period.

Fees: [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.</strong></span><em></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Zenrin Kushu, Fifteenth-century China</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 p.m. to 5 p.m.</span></p>
<p>Just Sitting offers a free and spacious afternoon of meditation, an opportunity for pure practice without anything extra.</p>
<p>The afternoon will be liturgy-free and you may join in or leave at any time during the three-hour period.</p>
<p>Fees: For members, no charge; non-members, suggested donation $10.<br />
No registration required.</p>
<p>For information contact: Howard Thoresen at <a href="mailto:HowardT457@aol.com">HowardT457@aol.com</a></p>
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		<title>Zendo Closed</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2011/12/zendo-closed-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shoin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 2, 2012; January 16, 2012; February 20, 2012; May 28, 2012; July 4, 2012; September 3, 2012; October 8, 2012; November 12, 2012; November 22, 2012; December 25, 2012; ] The zendo has adopted a policy that we will be closed on all federal holidays.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">January 2, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">January 16, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">February 20, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">May 28, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">July 4, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">September 3, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">October 8, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">November 12, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">November 22, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">December 25, 2012</td></tr></table><p>The zendo has adopted a policy that we will be closed on all federal holidays.</p>
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		<title>Dharma Talk &#8211; Anna Myoan Gamma, followed by Sangha Tea</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2012/05/dharma-talk-anna-myoan-gamma-followed-by-sangha-tea/</link>
		<comments>http://villagezendo.org/2012/05/dharma-talk-anna-myoan-gamma-followed-by-sangha-tea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A. Jesse Jiryu Davis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 31, 2012; 4:35 pm to 7:05 pm. ] White Plum teacher Anna Myoan Gamma will give a dharma talk. Followed by sangha tea.]]></description>
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		<title>Path of Practice</title>
		<link>http://villagezendo.org/2011/12/path-of-practice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A. Jesse Jiryu Davis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 5, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. March 4, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. April 1, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. May 6, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. June 3, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. September 9, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. October 7, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. November 4, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. December 9, 2012; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. ] 



Dotokuji
Expression of the Way

The Path of Practice Training Program:
The Paramitas, Service and our Daily Lives
This is a ten-­month training program to assist Zen students in deepening their capacity for self-­awareness and for developing the spiritual tools to participate harmoniously and meaningfully in their lives.

A Path of Practice is a way of living mindfully so as [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2778" src="http://villagezendo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-Shot-2011-12-07-at-6.28.59-PM.png" alt="" width="116" height="106" />Dotokuji<br />
Expression of the Way</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Path of Practice Training Program:<br />
The Paramitas, Service and our Daily Lives</h2>
<p>This is a ten-­month training program to assist Zen students in deepening their capacity for self-­awareness and for developing the spiritual tools to participate harmoniously and meaningfully in their lives.</p>
<p><em>A Path of Practice</em> is a way of living mindfully so as to become aware of the habits of mind that keep us mired in the painful, self‐centered loop that engenders suffering. The Paramitas are the spiritual muscles we exercise in overcoming this self-­centeredness. As our awareness grows we can develop the skills to serve not only ourselves but all sentient beings with wisdom and compassion.</p>
<p>Each month we will focus on a different Paramita and by means of inquiry, self-­reflection and discussion, use it as a lens to study ourselves. The Paramitas, literally translated as perfections, are actually traditional Buddhist virtues that represent the process and the fruits of practice. The Mahayana Tradition lists six–<em>generosity, morality, tolerance, energy, meditation, wisdom</em> and the Theravadin tradition lists four more–<em>skillful means, aspiration, spiritual power</em>, and <em>knowledge</em>. We will engage all ten, utilizing them as a guide to self-inquiry and our functioning in the world. The training will include sitting meditation, interpersonal group work, liturgy, reading and reflective writing.</p>
<p>Participation requires a commitment to the following:</p>
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<li>Daily sitting practice</li>
<li>Monthly Interview with VZ teachers</li>
<li>Attendance at all sessions</li>
<li>Inquiry practice with a Path group member</li>
<li>Monthly written reflections</li>
<li>Participation in liturgical training during Path sessions and other times</li>
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<p>The course will run from Feb 2012 thru Dec 2012 and will be co-taught by Roshi and Sensei Joshin on the first Sunday of the month from 1:30pm to 5pm</p>
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<p>Feb 5 – Sensei and Roshi<br />
March 4 – Roshi<br />
April 1 – Sensei<br />
May 6th – Roshi<br />
June 3rd – Sensei<br />
July 1st – No meeting<br />
August 5 – No meeting<br />
Sept 9th – Roshi<br />
Oct 7 –Sensei<br />
Nov 4 – Roshi<br />
Dec 9 – Sensei and Roshi</p>
<h3>Texts:</h3>
<p><strong>Required:</strong><br />
Robert Aitken: The Practice of Perfection (Will be made available in photocopy format)</p>
<p><strong>Recommended:</strong><br />
Dale Wright, The Six Perfections<br />
Shantideva, A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, translated by Stephen Batchelor</p>
<p>The course is open to any serious practitioner who can make a commitment to study for the year.</p>
<p>The cost is $600 for the year, payable in two portions: the deadline for first payment is January 10; the deadline for the second payment is June 10.</p>
<p>A sliding scale is available for anyone with financial hardship. No one is turned away due to finances.</p>
<p><a href="http://villagezendo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/path-of-practice-application.pdf"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2151" title="PDF download" src="http://villagezendo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pdf_icon2.jpg" alt="PDF download" width="20" height="18" />Path of Practice Application</strong></a></p>
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