[zencenter-pgh]May Schedule/ June Practice Period

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Dear Friends of Zen Center-

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Please note the Beginners' 1-day sitting that was re-scheduled for this
Sunday. Please let me know by tomorrow if you plan to attend.=20

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Also two very important dates-

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            Saturday May 14 for our Community Day (12-4 PM). Please
encourage your friends and family to attend. We'll have             lots =
of
kites for the children, music, food, tours, games, zazen instruction for
children and adults! Check out the web site             for all the =
events
that day. (www.prairiewindzen.org/zcp)=20

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            Tuesday May 17 Rev. Zenkei Blanche Hartman, former abbess of =
San
Francisco Zen Center, will lead zazen (6 PM )             and give a =
Dharma
Talk (7 PM). Please join us in welcoming one of the most respected Zen
teachers in America today.             One night only! May we suggest a
donation to Blanche for her generosity.

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May

1-Beginners' 1-day Sitting, 5:30 AM-3 PM

13-Intro to Zen, 6 PM

14-Community Day, 12-4 PM

15-Remembrance Day (special ceremony held at 11 AM for loved ones who =
have
died)

17-Visiting Priest-Rev. Zenkei Blanche Hartman of SFZC to lead zazen (6 =
PM)
and give a Dharma Talk (7 PM)

19-Mt. Alvernia (cancelled)

23-30-ZCP closed

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June

1-30-June Practice Period

1-Opening Ceremony

3-5-Sesshin (Begins 7PM Friday; ends 5 PM Sunday)

5-World Peace Ceremony

30-Closing Ceremony

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Our June Practice Period is an opportunity to experience monastic life =
for a
short period. Participants are invited to commit to all or part of the
entire month.. Each day you will sit 3 hours of zazen, do morning =
service,
eat oryoki (formal) meals, train at various temple positions, work on =
the
building and grounds and study with Nonin and Kyoki. Please speak with =
one
of them about your participation. We suggest the following guidelines =
for
support: $700/ entire month; $200/week; $50/day; 4 classes, $40. =
Pledging
members receive a 20% reduction and classes are free. We request a =
minimum
of $15/day to cover our costs.

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Monday-Personal day, 6 PM Buddhist Movies

Tuesday-Nonin's Class 7:15 PM (see below*)

Wednesday-- Ryaku Fusatsu 7:15 PM

Thursday-Open Study

Friday-Kyoki's Class 7:15 PM (Bendowa)

Saturday-Open Study

Sunday-Regular Sunday Schedule; 2 PM Personal time

 * Mountains and Clouds: Chinese Zen Poetry

I reached Cold Mountain and all cares stopped
no idle thoughts remained in my head
nothing to do I write poems on rocks
and trust the current like an unmoored boat
     -Han Shan=20

In this seminar, we will explore the dharma by looking closely at
contemporary translations of ancient poems written by Zen Buddhist lay
people, monks, and nuns. Written by great poets like Wang Wei, Chia Tao, =
Han
Shan, and others, these poems have provided teaching and inspiration for
generations of Zen Buddhist practitioners in both Asia and the West.

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Hands palm-to-palm,

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Kyoki

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font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

Please note the Beginners&#8217;
1-day sitting that was re-scheduled for this Sunday. Please =
let me
know by tomorrow if you plan to attend.

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Also two very important =
dates&#8212;</span></font></p>

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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp; Saturday May 14 for our Community Day =
(12-4 PM).</=
font> Please
encourage your friends and family to attend. We&#8217;ll have =
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; lots
of kites for the children, music, food, tours, games, zazen instruction =
for
children and adults! Check out the web site =
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for
all the events that day. (<a =
href=3D"http://www.prairiewindzen.org/zcp">www.prairiewindzen.org/zcp</a>=
)

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font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuesday May 17 Rev. Zenkei =
Blanche Hartman, former abbess of =
San
 Francisco Zen =
Center, will lead zazen (6 PM ) =
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and
give a Dharma Talk =
(7 PM). Please =
join us in welcoming
one of the most respected Zen teachers in America today. =
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One
night only! May we suggest a donation to Blanche for her =
generosity.

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<h2><b><font size=3D4 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
14.0pt'>May</span></font></b></h2>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1&#8212;Beginners&#8217; 1-day Sitting, =
</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>5:30 AM</span></font><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>&#8212;</span></font><font =
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>3 PM</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>13&#8212;Intro to Zen, </span></font><font
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>6 PM</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>14&#8212;Community Day, </span></font><font
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>12-4 PM</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>15&#8212;Remembrance Day (special ceremony held at =
</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>11 AM</span></font><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> for loved
ones who have died)</span></font></p>

17&#8212;Visiting Priest&#8212;Rev. Zenkei =
Blanche
 Hartman of SFZC to lead zazen (6 PM) and give a
Dharma Talk (7 PM)

19&#8212;Mt. Alvernia (cancelled)

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>23-30&#8212;ZCP closed</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<h2><b><font size=3D4 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
14.0pt'>June</span></font></b></h2>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1-30&#8212;June Practice Period</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1&#8212;Opening Ceremony</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3-5&#8212;Sesshin (Begins </span></font><font
 size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>7PM</span></font><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Friday;
ends </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
 font-family:Arial'>5 PM</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Sunday)</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>5&#8212;World Peace Ceremony</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>30&#8212;Closing Ceremony</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

Our June Practice Period is an opportunity to =
experience
monastic life for a short period. Participants are invited to commit to =
all or
part of the entire month.. Each day you will sit 3 hours of zazen, do =
morning
service, eat oryoki (formal) meals, train at various temple positions, =
work on
the building and grounds and study with Nonin and Kyoki. Please speak =
with one
of them about your participation. We suggest the following guidelines =
for support:
$700/ entire month; $200/week; $50/day; 4 classes, $40. Pledging members
receive a 20% reduction and classes are free. We request a minimum of =
$15/day
to cover our costs.

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Monday&#8212;Personal day, 6 PM Buddhist =
Movies</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Tuesday&#8212;Nonin&#8217;s Class </span></font>7:15 PM (see =
below*)</p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Wednesday-- Ryaku Fusatsu </span></font>7:15 PM</p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Thursday&#8212;Open Study</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Friday&#8212;Kyoki&#8217;s Class </span></font>7:15 PM =
(Bendowa)</p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Saturday&#8212;Open Study</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Sunday&#8212;Regular Sunday Schedule; </span></font>2 PM =
Personal time</p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-bottom:.25in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;*</span></font><font =
size=3D2
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> =
</span></font><span
class=3DHeading2Char><b><font size=3D4 color=3Dblack><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'>Mountains
and Clouds: Chinese Zen Poetry</span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-bottom:.25in'><i><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;color:black;font-style:
italic'>I reached </span></font></i><i><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblack><span
  =
style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;color:black;font-style:italic'>Cold</span></fon=
t></i><i><font
 size=3D2 color=3Dblack><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;color:black;font-style:italic'>
 </span></font></i><i><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;
  color:black;font-style:italic'>Mountain</span></font></i><i><font =
size=3D2
color=3Dblack><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;color:black;font-style:italic'> and
all cares stopped<br>
no idle thoughts remained in my head<br>
nothing to do I write poems on rocks<br>
and trust the current like an unmoored boat<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-Han Shan </span></font></i></p>

In this seminar, we will explore =
the
dharma by looking closely at contemporary translations of ancient poems =
written
by Zen Buddhist lay people, monks, and nuns. Written by great poets like =
Wang
Wei, Chia Tao, Han Shan, and others, these poems have provided teaching =
and
inspiration for generations of Zen Buddhist practitioners in both =
Asia and =
the West.

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Hands palm-to-palm,</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoAutoSig><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoAutoSig><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Kyoki</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>

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