CHOSEI ZEN BLOG

The Training of a Temple Cook
Voices Nathan Smith Voices Nathan Smith

The Training of a Temple Cook

I find myself early this morning preparing my first meal by myself for the sesshin work crew at the new Madison dojo, Daikozen-ji. Mornings have always been special to me, the stillness, coolness, the sounds of the birds rising to greet the day.

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From Koan't to Koan
Voices Bethany Howlett Voices Bethany Howlett

From Koan't to Koan

On a crisp November weekend in 2015, I found myself navigating curving country roads to participate in a three-day program, Therapeutic Stance, at Spring Green Dojo.

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Raising the Dojo Roof
Voices Ginny Whitelaw Roshi Voices Ginny Whitelaw Roshi

Raising the Dojo Roof

We started with a rocket launch, a couple days of intensive training before our summer sesshin pivoted to the deconstruction and reconstruction to the Mifflin St Dojo, Daikozen-ji.

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