The Daruma-ki Ceremony was held on Friday, October 5th. Roshi attended the ceremony and gave a heart-felt talk. It was a true pleasure to see and hear him once again. He assured the group that he is going to be around for a while and he is working on planning for the future of the Shanga.
Genshin, Shika
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Daruma-ki Ceremony
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October Weekend Zazenkai
Thank you for your donations!
List of donors:
Jundo
Kigen
Seido
Sokai
Seiju
BMZC
Genshin, Shika
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October Weekend Zazenkai
Weekend Zazenkai followed the Daruma-ki ceremony, the weekend of October 5 – 7th. It was an opportunity for formal zazen practice in a nearly full zendo. Several Oshos attended the zazenkai and total attendance was 32 members. Gido Osho gave the dharma talk on Saturday and Seiju Osho on Sunday. These and other Oshos provided strong leadership during the zazenkai. The Rinzai-ji zen center was grateful to everyone who participated.
Our intention is to continue to provide a space for Rinzai Zen practice and, at the same time, a peaceful residence for Roshi. We are very grateful to those who provided extra monetary support. Thank you to Kigen, Seido, Sokai, Seiju and Jundo for you additional contributions.
Genshin, Shika
The list of members:
Eko
Dokan
Genkai
Gento
Genshin
Gido
Hosen
Jundo
Kando
Kendo
Kigen Raul
Myoko
Myoren
Seido
Seiju
Sokai
Alyosha
John Almassey
Adrian Campbell
Jeff Creek
Susan Croizer
Jake Dotson
Asher Frank
Paul Humphrey
Ingrid Lane
Tim Leonard
Julia Oliver
Craig Paup
Mike Rudnick
Kevin Sheetz
Roger Soffer
Tom Yoneda
John Watts
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October 2012
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if you do not see your name.
List of donors & contributors – the month of October 2012:
To Rinzai-ji:
Anonymous
Cerritos College World Religion Class
Mary Cowan
Genshin
Haruyo Sasaki
Dianne Lawrence
Myoko
Myoren
Myoyuu
Tom Yoneda
Gift to Roshi:
Anonymous
Eshin
Haruyo
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Jikan
Myoyuu
Tom Yoneda
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Announcement 11/22/12
Recently the Board of Directors of Rinzai-ji has become aware of allegations posted on websites of sexual misconduct by Joshu Sasaki Roshi, the Abbott of Rinzai-ji. The Board takes allegations of inappropriateness regarding any Rinzai-ji teacher’s behavior very seriously. The Board is therefore conferring this weekend to create a plan to address this issue. We will move as quickly as possible and request your patience over the next few days as we develop a process to address these concerns.
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Announcement 12/05/12
Joshu Sasaki Roshi, at the age of 105, stepped down from his role as the primary Zen teacher for Rinzai-ji nine months ago due to serious illness. Our community is working to provide a forum where both students and ordained teachers of Rinzai-Ji may voice any concerns regarding organizational structure, student-teacher relationships, and a vision for our collective enterprise: to further study and deepen our understanding of Roshi’s Zen Teachings, and to carry them forward into the future for others’ benefit. As part of this broad effort, the Boards of Directors of the affiliate temples are working to create policies and procedures regarding practice and conduct. In the near future a meeting of ordained members and leaders of the Rinzai-ji community will convene to address these profound issues and work towards establishing a true democracy.
Because this is likely to be a significant and time consuming undertaking, the Rinzai-Ji Board of Directors has begun to establish interim policies and procedures to be used pending a collective determination of these issues. The first interim policy and procedure developed sets forth procedures to address complaints about conduct. This policy and the procedure for communicating concerns are located on this website by going to the Rinzai-ji tab and then to the tab Conduct Policy.
Because this is likely to be a significant and time consuming undertaking, the Rinzai-Ji Board of Directors has begun to establish interim policies and procedures to be used pending a collective determination of these issues. The first interim policy and procedure developed sets forth procedures to address complaints about conduct. This policy and the procedure for communicating concerns are located on this website by going to the Rinzai-ji tab and then to the tab Conduct Policy.
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November Contribution 2012
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if you do not see your name.
List of donors & contributors – the month of November 2012:
To Rinzai-ji:
Anonymous
Dianne Lawrence
Dokan
Haruyo Sasaki
Myoren
Myoyuu
Seisen & Seiun
Stan Kincannon
Tom Yoneda
Vinny Piazza
Gift to Roshi:
Anonymous
Fusae & Parham
Jodo
Kyonen
Kendo Hal Roth
Lisa & Dale Hubler
Mary Cowan
Myoyuu
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Seisen & Seiun
Stan Kincannon
Tom Yoneda
Vinny Piazza
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No Zazenkai in January
Please note that there will be no Zazenkai in January. Thank you!
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New Year’s Celebration
Dear Sangha Members and Friends,
Rinzai-ji Zen Center invites you to New Year’s Celebration.
Schedule:
Monday, December 31st, 2012
2:00 pm – Temple cleaning and preparation for New Year’s celebration
5:30 pm – Festive Dinner
10:00 pm – Traditional Soba Noodle
11:00 pm to 12:00 pm midnight – Zazen
After midnight – Open Zendo
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
5:30 am – Chanting / New Year’s celebration followed by Traditional New Year’s breakfast
* Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Bring your family and friends!
Please RSVP to let us know which activities you would like to attend.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Gassho,
Kendo
Rinzai-ji Zen Center
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Announcement from the Oshos of Rinzai-ji
On 5 and 6 January 2013, an Osho meeting will be held at Mt Baldy Zen Center. It will include representatives from the Boards of the three main centers, nuns and monks. The organizing committee states, “We’re pleased that Roshi Egyoku Nakao of ZCLA has generously accepted our request to moderate the meeting. The meeting will start with a deep listening circle with a non-judgmental mind. Later we will move to areas requiring attention.”
For more updates and continuing information from the Rinzai-ji Oshos, please go to their website at www.rinzaijioshos.org
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December Contribution 2012
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if you do not see your name.
List of donors & contributors – the month of November 2012:
Gift to Roshi:
Anonymous
Bob Schaefer
Eshin & Myorei
Fusae & Parham
Jeff Creek
Jikan
Gido & Eko
Kendo
Kendo Hal Roth
Kyonen
Jackie Farley
Lisa & Dale Hubler
Masao Kodani
Mary Cowan
Myosho
Myoyuu
Richard Kelley
Seisen & Seiun
Shingen
Soiku & Alice
Soko Paul Karsten
Steve Sanfield
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Yoshin & Kogetsu
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January & February Contribution 2013
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if you do not see your name.
List of donors & contributors – the month of November 2012:
To Rinzai-ji:
Alice Carbone
Anonymous
Catherine Alelyunas
Elisa Atwill
Koyo Engennach
Mark Byers
Marie Johnston
Myosen Sprott
Myoyuu
Jeff Creek
Jodo John Candy
John Schlottig
John Watts
Lois George-Smith
Lisa Huebler
Len Pinto
Paul Humphreys & Susan Crozier
Soken Graf
Tom Yoneda
Gift to Roshi:
Annaliese Zoble
Anonymous
Bodhi Manda Zen Center
Christina Stephani
Dokuro & Shuko
Giko & Eko
Gladys & Daijo
Jodo John Candy
Kigen Ekerson
Kyonen
Lisa & Dale Hubler
Mt.Baldy Zen Center
Mary Cowan
Mark Byers
Myoko
Myoyuu
Myosen
Oren
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Seisen & Seiun
Shindo
Sohan & Marcela
Sokai & Shinkai
Soken Graf
University Zen Center
Teishin
Tom Yoneda
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March Contribution 2013
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if your name is missing.
List of donors & contributors – the month of March 2013:
To Roshi:
Bodhi Manda Zen Center
Carol Wilson
Christina Stephanie
Dokuro & Shuko
Erica Ducks
Genyo
Genkai-ji Zen Center
Haruyo Sasaki
Jeff Creek
Jikan & Kezban
Jim & Myosho Matthews
Junshu
Kendo
Kendo Hal Roth
Kigen
Kyonen
Mt.Baldy Zen Center
Myoko
Myosen
Myoyuu
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Parham & Fusae Yeshareem
Rinzai-ji Zen Center
Robin Adams
Sarah Winter
Shindo
Shingen
Seido & Shunko
Soken
Teishin
Tom Yoneda
Yoshin & Kogetsu
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April Contribution 2013
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if your name is missing.
List of donors & contributors – the month of April 2013:
To Roshi:
Bodhi Manda Zen Center
Christina Stephanie
Erica Ducks
Genkai-ji
Genko
Genshin
Gido & Eko
Haruyo Sasaki
Hogen
Jackie Farley
Jeff Creek
Jikan & Kezban
Jim & Myosho Matthews
Junshu
Kendo
Kigen
Koshin Miciak
Kyonen
Lisa & Dale
Mt.Baldy Zen Center
Myoko
Myosen
Myoren
Myoyuu
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Parham & Fusae Yeshareem
Rinzai-ji Zen Center
Robin Adams
Sarah Winter
Seiun & Seisen
Shindo
Shingen
Seido & Shunko
University Zen Center
Yoshin & Kogetsu
Tom Yoneda
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May Zazenkai 2013
The Rinzai-ji May Zazenkai was held on Sunday, May 5th. 18 students participated. Gento Osho led the group in Zazen and Kinhin, as well as giving a dharma talk and Q&A. The generous support of the Mt Baldy staff made for a crisp and smooth day of practice. Lucy the Rinzai-ji cat returned to the practice schedule, sitting in the zendo and overseeing the courtyard during Kinhin. The weather was overcast and cool in the morning, while sunny and mild in the afternoon. After the zazen-kai, there was a gathering in the tea room for homemade brownies and coffee.
Kendo, Acting Shika
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Important Announcement
Rinzai-ji’s Community’s response to reports of misconduct by Joshu Sasaki Roshi
The Transitional Leadership Team and the Administrative Abbots-designate of Rinzai-ji in conjunction with the Rinzai-ji Bearing Witness Group (for more information visit www.rinzaijioshos.org) has released the following announcement in response to recent reports that the Roshi behaved inappropriately with female students, and that our community ignored or covered up this behavior.
Dear current and former members of the Rinzai-ji community,
As most of you know, reports of misconduct have been made against our teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi concerning his behavior with female students. This issue has been made public through various media, including websites, radio, magazines and newspapers.
Members of the Rinzai-ji community met twice at Mt. Baldy Zen Center (in January and March of this year) to discuss how to best respond to these reports. A Bearing Witness Group was formed to investigate different organizations experienced in helping communities like ours deal with similar situations.
Following the recommendation of the Bearing Witness Group, we contracted with a Zen Buddhist nonprofit organization, An Olive Branch, to serve as a neutral third party to receive reports of harm. An Olive Branch will bring reports requiring resolution to the Listening Council, a group of Rinzai-ji sangha members established to respond to these reports with compassion.
The Rinzai-ji community is now inviting people who feel harmed to come forward. As neutral first receiver, An Olive Branch will:
a) Listen in confidentiality to the person reporting harm;
b) Recognize and explore potential resolution to grievances with reporters of harm;
c) Carry any request to the Listening Council for reporters of harm who wish to remain anonymous;
d) Make arrangements for individuals who wish to speak directly to the Rinzai-ji Listening Council.
The Rinzai-ji community encourages those who feel harmed to enter this process of resolution and reconciliation.
An Olive Branch can be reached in any of the following three ways:
124 Willow Ridge Rd. Sewickley, PA 15143
412-996-5483 (Eastern Time Zone 8am-5pm Tues-Sat)
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Save the date!
Fifty-first Anniversary - Ceremony and Dinner to Honor Denkyo Kyozan Joshu Roshi
Rinzai-ji Zen Center - 2505 Cimarron St Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, 21 July 2013
please save the date – invitation coming soon
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May Contribution 2013
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if your name is missing.
List of donors & contributors – the month of May 2013:
To Roshi:
Carole Wilson
Don Farber
Eshin
Jikan
Kezban Ozcan
Kendo Hal Roth
Len John
Lisa & Dale
Mt.Baldy Zen Center
Myoyuu
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Parham Yeshareem
Seiun & Seisen
Seido & Shunko
Teresa Bresnan
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June Contribution 2013
Our deepest Gassho and Gratitude for your support! Please notify Rinzai-ji office if your name is missing.
List of donors & contributors – the month of May 2013:
To Rinzai-ji:
Craig Paup
Daijo Bill Wesson
Haruyo Sasaki
John Radalj
John Watts
Kyonen James Gordon
Len Pinto
Lisa Hubler
Lois George-Smith
Mary Cowan
Myosen Julie Sprott
Myoyuu
Teresa Bresnan
Tom Yoneda
… and many anonymous donors
To Roshi:
Daijo & Gladys
Eshin
Haruyo Sasaki
Jackie Farley
Jikan
Julie Christensen
Kezban Ozcan
Len John
Lisa & Dale
Linda Harmon
Myoyuu
Myosen
Paul & Susan Humphreys
Elaine Cook
Shuko & Dokuro
Soko Kursten
Parham Yeshareem
Seido & Shunko
Teresa Bresnan
Tom Yoneda
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Dr. Harmon’s Memorial Service July 2013
Dr Harmon, Roshi’s first American supporter, passed away a few months earlier. On July 21 a memorial was held at Rinzai-ji at which his son, Martin, was able to be present along with friend Elisa. Steve Sanfield read an eulogy by Dr Macy followed by his own recollections. The Ceremony Hall was filled with guests, ordained and lay students. Roshi was present and spoke vividly of Dr Harmon. It was a very moving memorial for someone that had been so instrumental in our history.
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