Here’s what’s going on Jan 30-Feb 5

Greetings Friends,

Happy Lunar New Year! (Tuesday)

Hope you can join us online this week. Links for Wednesday and Thursday are on the site as usual.

All times are Mountain Time.

No Dream Koan this week.

We will be offering ONLINE ONLY for the following:

Tuesday 6:30 AM Lunar New Year, Samantabhadri/Samantabhadra Aspiration Prayer Recitiation. Here’s the special Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86926400862?pwd=V3BLclo5cGM1dmFCa3NNdEV1TDhSdz09

Wednesday 6:30 AM ZAZEN

Thursday 6:30 AM Green Tara Sadhana, A Garland of Gems Granting All Wishes

Issan and Zenho will be in Tucson this week. It’s our annual trip to the Gem Show and it is full of not only gems, but beautiful Buddhas from all over the world!

Deep peace & love to all beings.

One of so many Buddha pavillions in Tucson

Jan. 17-22

Greeting Sangha!

This is what’s happening this week:

Tuesday Evening: 7PM, Dream Koan, Join ZOOM here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81708160103?pwd=M2RuZ3BKMDB4eWNnOHZQaFJzb1MzZz09

Wednesday Morning, Zazen: 6:30AM, Join Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89605039197?pwd=VTVubW5pUnBCNFBqQjBieERvNDd5QT09

Thursday Morning, Vajrakilaya Sadhana: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87672161959?pwd=NXhhTkhncWdkbnM4VU16YnM1ZDk4UT09

I have also updated the post about our upcoming (Feb. 16) Dream Koan Workshop for Zen Peacemakers International with the registration link. (Note: registration closes after the second session, March 2nd) It would be wonderful to have you join us!

Fun stuff! I got to perform my first Buddhist wedding ceremony for my niece this past weekend in Charlestown, Rhode Island. It was a wonderful experience (at least for me!). As such, it was a rare and special treasure to be in the company of family, especially in these somewhat isolating times. Also joy to be at the sea (Narragansett beach), despite the freezing cold! Since I’ve been traveling, I’ll be only on zoom this week but Zenho will be at the Tea House in person.

Deep peace, great love,

Issan Mugai

Happy New Year!

On this most auspicious day please join us for the recitation of the Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra at 6:30 AM (Mtn time) on Saturday in person or via zoom (access zoom link on website).

May all negative circumstances be pacified and all positive circumstances present in abundance.

May awareness take itโ€™s very own seat resting in naturalness.

May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature!

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Zen Peacemakers International Dream Koan Workshop

Zenho and Issan will be offering a Dream Koan Workshop through Zen Peacemakers International (ZPI). After offering 2 introductory talks earlier this year which resonated with the ZPI community, Mysoshin Moto-Sanchez, Director of Programs for ZPI, invited us to create an 8 session workshop for the community. All are welcome to attend.

Here’s the ZPI website: https://zenpeacemakers.org

Here’s the HIVE Registration Link to join: https://hive.zenpeacemakers.org/events/76286

Dream Kลan Practice (8-session workshop)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82070369577

Topic: Dream Koan
Time: Feb 16, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 5 PM Mountain Time
        Every 2 weeks on Wed, until May 25, 2022, 8 occurrence(s)
        Feb 16, 2022 07:00 PM
        Mar 2, 2022 07:00 PM
        Mar 16, 2022 07:00 PM
        Mar 30, 2022 07:00 PM
        Apr 13, 2022 07:00 PM
        Apr 27, 2022 07:00 PM
        May 11, 2022 07:00 PM
        May 25, 2022 07:00 PM

Practice offerings this week 12/27/21-1/2/22

Greeting Friends,

Hope you can join us in person at the Tea House Zendo or on ZOOM.

Please see the website for the zoom links.

Website: https://nogatezencenter.org/

Tuesday Evening Dream Koan 7:00 PM

Wednesday Morning Zazen: 6:30 AM

Thursday Morning Vajrakilaya Sadhanas: 6:30 AM

Saturday, New Year’s Day, The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra: 6:30 AM