Zenkai (February 9, 2025) with Madelon – In Person and Zoom
Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and current Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule. Guidelines are likely to change before the event, so check again as the date gets closer. If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. Zoom Link: Send email to ttssangha@gmail.com. If this will be your first event with TTS, we will arrange for an orientation prior to the...
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Read MoreDharma Gate Work Retreat, March 29-30, 2025
Our annual 2-day work retreat at DG is our time to spruce up the Center after a long winter. A great deal of the work will be outside but there are a few things indoors that need attention. So if you have time to join us for the day(s), or any part thereof, we welcome you! It can be fun to dig mindfully in the dirt, visit with old friends, and make new ones. Guidance and food will be provided. Schedule 8:00AM Dharma Gate Open with Coffee, Tea and Snacks 8:30 – 9:00 Sitting Meditation 9:00- 9:30 Stretching, Change clothes, orientation to jobs 9:30 Contemplation on gardening as...
Read MoreHe Just Acted as He Was — a Talk by Leland Shields (January 12, 2025)
One day a monk asked Master [Qingyuan Xingsi ]: “What was Master Bodhidharma’s intention in coming to China from India?” [Qingyuan ] said: “He just acted as he was.” The monk said: “Would you tell me again what you just said right now in words that I can understand?” [Qingyuan ] said: “Come here!” The monk approached his master. [Qingyuan ] said: “Remember this clearly!” Gudo Wafu Nishijima , Master Dogen’s Shinji Shobogenzo; 301 Koan Stories, p. 17. This story is taken from Dogen’s Shinji Shobogenzo; 301 Koan Stories. Dogen compiled this collection without commenting on the stories, and...
Read MoreWeaving Wind and Stone – a new book by Lee Shields
In Weaving Wind and Stone, Leland Shields uses stories from Zen koans that can help you connect everyday relationships with the mysteries that are right here and right now. Whether you are already practicing Zen meditation or are new to it, this book invites you to explore ancient Zen koans. At moments when your heart or mind might be closed, Weaving Wind and Stone asks simple and sometimes demanding questions from koans that can guide us on the Way. Visit Book Website
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