Daruma-ki Ceremony
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...
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View ArticleOctober 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...
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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...
View ArticleAnnouncement 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...
View ArticleAnnouncement 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...
View ArticleNovember 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:...
View ArticleNo Zazenkai in January
Please note that there will be no Zazenkai in January. Thank you!
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleAnnouncement 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,...
View ArticleDecember 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:...
View ArticleJanuary & 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...
View ArticleMarch 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...
View ArticleApril 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...
View ArticleMay 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...
View ArticleImportant 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...
View ArticleSave 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...
View ArticleMay 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...
View ArticleJune 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...
View ArticleDr. 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....
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