Kwan Um School of Zen
And we had a great group. Terry Cronin JDPSN let the retreat and all had good strong practice. Of course finishing up with Ice Cream caps off a good day. Below is a photo of our group. Gerald Seminatore took the photo. He came a long way to sit with us and I wanted to mention him.
From left to right; Colin, Jay, Bill, Vera-Ellen, Clarisa, Terry, Robert, Ryan.
Greetings!
As I write this the snow is coming down hard and it is predicted to snow quite a bit. Remember that we here at NLZC want you to be safe and caution you against driving in adverse conditions. If the town of Topsham has a parking ban on you may consider that Practice for the night has been cancelled. Regardless, only drive in conditions that you feel comfortable in and always err on the side of safety. Be safe.
Peace,
jay
Please join us for a day of practice with two wonderful teachers!
202 Meadow Road
Topsham, Maine
Sunday, November 23,
7:50 am* – 4:30 pm
*1st time participants arrive at 6:50
Barry Briggs JDPSN began training in the Kwan Um School of Zen in 1990 and took Bodhisattva Teacher precepts in 2001. In 2005 he retired from a career as a senior manager in the software and Internet industries. He received inka from Zen Master Soeng Hyang in 2013 and travels widely to lead retreats around the world
Terry Cronin, JDPSN started practicing Zen and Christian contemplation in 1980 while a student at Yale Divinity School. Since 1986, he has trained in the Kwan Um School of Zen. He is head dharma teacher at the Northern Light Zen Center in Topsham, Maine, and received inka from Zen Master Soeng Hyang in April 2014. For the past 21 years he has worked in a variety of roles for hospice programs, currently serving as a hospice chaplain. He and his wife live in Maine and have one adult son.
For further information :
www.nlzc.org
Please RSVP: (207) 729-6013
or
Email : nlzc@gwi.net
Greetings!
Due to vacations and such, extended practice this Saturday the 25th has been cancelled.
Sorry if this is an inconvenience.
Greetings!
In case anyone was planning to attend this Saturday the 27th please know that it has been canceled. Sorry if this is an inconvenience.
The opening we had at Northern Light Zen Center for a resident caretaker has been taken. Thank you to all who have expressed interest. If there are any questions regarding our Zen Center please feel free to email us.
We have a room opening coming up at NLZC. It will be available Sept 1st. This is the advertisement we have been posting about. If you are interested or know of someone who might be give us a shout!
I was on a rather warm day in June, the 28th to be exact. 11 of us gathered at the Northern Light Zen Center to sit and practice all day long. It got a little hot. Colin likened it to a North African heat wave. I have to admit I would likely agree. But in the end when we were eating pie and ice cream it was well worth what little discomfort there was. I burned off some Karma that day. As we sat in strong practice, one by one, when the bell sounded we went to the interview room. On this day we had a two-fer! Terry who had received Inka this last Buddha’s Birthday joined Jose in the interview room and all the interviewees were treated to two teachers! It was great. Check out our group picture below, and join us on our next retreat.
Greetings to you all!
Summer is here! It’s a great time for a one day retreat! Take a break from all your summer activities and attend a retreat at the Northern Light Zen Center. It would be fun and strengthen your practice. We are having a one day retreat on June the 28th being lead by the excellent Jose Ramirez JDPSN. If you have not sat with Jose think about doing so. It is a treat. Please join us on the 28th of June! Email NLZC@gwi.net to register and/or for more info.
Jose is a excellent teacher and the Guiding Teacher and abbot of the Delaware Valley Zen Center, which he helped found in the Spring of 1999. He has been practicing in the Kwan Um School of Zen since 1994, and received Inka in April 2009. He has a degree in mathematics from the Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela, and a Master and Ph.D in statistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In his role as an industrial statistician he works closely with engineers and scientists to help them make sense of data. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and daughter.
Emails will be going out to members and friends but we would love it if anyone joined us. Feel free to email us NLZC@GWI.NET for more info. Please join us it should be a GREAT day!
Greetings Everyone!
We have a very exciting retreat coming up at the end of the summer from August 30 to Sept 1! A canoeing -kayaking retreat on Knubble Bay here in Maine. Check out the details below. This should prove to be a great weekend. Email us at nlzc@gwi.net to reserve a spot. They are filling up quickly!
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Maine Coastal Retreat Led by ZM Soeng Hyang Saturday Aug 30 – Monday Sept 1 KNUBBLE BAY MAINE THREE DAYS OF MIXED RECREATION AND MEDITATION IN A REMOTE COASTAL CAMP. BOATING, HIKING, COOKING, RELAXATION
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Knubble Bay Camp has no electricity or running water is available. However, solar and wind energy power lights and a wood stove provide warmth and ambiance. A hand pump is available for potable, fresh water. There are two in-door composting toilets . Communal cooking facilities and bunkbeds complete the facility. See www.amckbc.org/kbc.htm |
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Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Barbara Rhodes) is the Kwan Um Zen School Zen Master and Guiding Dharma Teacher. She was one of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s first American students and studied with him starting in 1972. She was given inka in 1977 and received dharma transmission from Zen Master Seung Sahn on October 1992. $100 for three nights plus meals. 15 participants maximum. Canoe/ kayak rentals extra.
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Please RSVP: Call (207) 729-6013 or email nlzc@gwi.net |
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