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A Jukai Ceremony in Our Own Zendo!
The members of Flowing River Sangha were filled with gratitude during their Zazenkai on Feb 1 as one of their own completed her Jukai ceremony. This is the first time that Flowing River has had a Jukai ceremony in our own Zendo! We thank Daisetsu for traveling from...
Shukke Tokudo Ceremony
Another first for our Sangha! Gessho Sensei has taken a big step and made a deep commitment when, on Saturday, she took vows in a Shukke Tokudo ceremony to become a Zen priest with 3 other candidates from Red Rose Sangha and Clare Sangha. We are so, so grateful for...
A Social Crafting Experience
Our Sangha tried something new with a social craft afternoon at one of our Sangha members' home. We learned how to hand-sew fabric hearts to give as gifts and spread love to others. Thank you, Peg, for sharing your home and your deep knowledge of sewing with the...
Breakfast at Camp Orchard Hill
Our final service project of 2024 was making breakfast for the unhoused and we had a blast! It was a wonderful opportunity to take our practice off the cushion and out into the world. With gratitude we thank Camp Orchard Hill for the opportunity to serve! We look...