Teishō Recordings from the 2021 Hō-On Sesshin

August 11, 2021, 4:54 pm

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About 20 practitioners participated online and in the Rinzai-ji Zendo in the 2021 Hō-On Sesshin, commemorating the founder of Rinzai-ji, Denkyō-shitsu Kyōzan Jōshū Rōdaishi. Two teishō were given by Chigan-kutsu Kyō-On Dokurō, who was ordained by Jōshū Rōshi at mt. baldy Zen Center in 1989 and who became a dharma heir to Shinge-shitsu Roko Sherry Chayat Rōshi in the lineage of Hakuin Ekaku, Gasan Jito, Takuju Kosen, Soen Genju (Nakagawa Soen).

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Many thanks to Sohan Oshō for serving as the Doshi for the Memorial Ceremony upon the invitation of the Rinzai-ji Board of Directors.

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New Year 2022

January 10, 2022, 4:04 pm

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Ho-on Sesshin

August 13, 2016, 2:27 pm

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HO-ON SESSHIN

On July 25-30, 42 participants attended the Memorial Sesshin at the Mount Baldy Zen Center in the hot Sun Bernard mountain range. We were truly fortunate to welcome Rōshi & Oshōs join us from Japan again for these five days in honor of our teacher, Kyozan Joshu Rōshi. The retreat was led by Noritake Shunan Rōshi of Reiun-in temple in Kyoto. Yamamoto Bunkyō Oshō from Myōshin-ji, Nankei Okajima Oshō of Honkō-ji, Enshū Shimizu Oshō from Shūrinan and Kōdō Oshō from Myōkan-ji also participated.

Noritake Shunan Rōshi gave Teishō on the Hekigan Roku (Blue Cliff Record), as well as Dokusan (Koan practice) two times and Sekke (private talk with a translator) once daily. He also gave an evening dharma talk one evening, led us in informal discussions (Sawakai), and joined us in the dining hall and zendo for formal meals and Zazen. We’re so grateful to be able to resume Rinzai practice. The Sesshin was filled with great energy, purpose, and dedication.

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Sankaiki Memorial Service and Nyuji Ceremony

August 13, 2016, 3:48 pm

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On July 31 Rinzai-ji held a Third Year Memorial Service (Sankaiki) for Kyōzan Jōshu Rōshi attended by over 60 sangha members. This year Noritake Shūnan Rōshi led the service not only as Dōshi but also as Kenmujyushoku (acting abbot) of Rinzai-ji. It’s been a year since Noritake Roshi offered his help at the last Ho-on Sesshin. As of June 15, 2016 he was officially appointed. Nyuji (abbot installation) ceremony was held prior to the memorial service. Noritake Rōshi wore Jōshū Rōshi’s Kesa as Rinzi-ji’s Dharma-Transmission robe that was given by Gudo Oshō of Myōkan-ji in Japan in hope to be a bridge to a future generation.

The service was followed by a catered lunch reception under a beautiful Los Angeles summer sky with the beautiful tune of harp by Ellie Choat. Julianna Rays, Claudia Martine, Nankei Oshō and Mariko Kanai shared their talents with us. Noritake Roshi visited every table to toast.

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Spiritual Principle

August 17, 2016, 11:03 pm

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Statement from Boards for Sangha Meeting at MBZC, July 2016

August 19, 2016, 5:03 am

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Statement from Boards for Sangha Meeting at MBZC, July 2016

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Memorial Service for Teishin Unice Tropper

October 3, 2016, 10:19 pm

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Rinzai-ji held a memorial service for Teishin Unice Tropper at 11:30 AM today followed by a memorial luncheon. It was well-attended; guests included her daughter Cynthia, Cynthia’s sister, and Sam, Teishin’s beloved grandson. Nearly the whole room spoke during the eulogy, and touching, funny stories and memories about Teishin were shared with tears.

Teishin (貞心）Unice Tropper 1929 – 2016

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News of Rinzai-ji Fall 2016

November 1, 2016, 9:14 pm

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News of Rinzai-ji Winter 2017

February 1, 2017, 2:46 pm

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Hanamatsuri Zazenkai

April 21, 2017, 4:37 pm

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On April 7-9 Rinzai-ji held a Hanamatsuri weekend Zazenkai commemorating Buddha and Joshu Roshi’s birthday together. This year Seido Larry Clerk Osho from the Dharma mountain Zen Center in Colorado has come to lead the Zazenkai. Thank you all so much!

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Rinzai-ji Now Open to Public

February 12, 2023, 12:34 pm

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Rinzai-ji is now open to the public. You must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID test to attend in person. If you haven’t joined us before, please sign up for an orientation. If you have fever, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home and join us online.