Sailing on the Ocean of Picking and Choosing
The first two lines of the Xin Xin Ming (“Verses on Faith-Mind”) are Attaining the Great Way is not difficult, Just avoid picking and choosing. …
Our Upcoming Wilderness Retreat
As most of you know, I have been putting more emphasis on practice events that keep us mindful of the existential threats posed by climate …
Reminder: The Rhythm of One Hand Clapping
All, I wanted to remind you that our upcoming, three-part series of discussions, The Rhythm of One Hand Clapping: Music and the Dharma will begin …
COVID Pandemic Response
Update: July 21, 2022 To prevent the spread of COVID-19 during live (in-person) events, the Great Wave Board of Directors has adopted a new policy …
Summer 2022 Ango
Ango, or “Peaceful Dwelling,” is a period of intensive practice, a tradition whose origins go back to the time of the Buddha. Back then, he …
Finding Time for Zazen
As most of you know, zazen or seated meditation (“sitting”) is the core of our practice. Zazen helps us quiet the mind, temporarily reducing and …
Reminder: Rising Sun Zazenkai, July 9-11
Dear friends, I just wanted to send you a little reminder that Great Wave will hold an in-person retreat July 9 – 11. I called …
Online Zazen Tonight, Nov 5, 2020
Dear Friends, This is just a friendly reminder that Great Wave Zen Sangha will be holding a period of zazen tonight via Zoom, starting promptly …
Great Wave to Hold Zazen Via Zoom
Dear friends, The Myogenji temple here in Ludington has been closed since last March when the coronavirus pandemic began to shutter schools and many other …
Video of Memorial Service for Taizan Maezumi, Roshi
Each year in May, White Plum Asanga teachers around the world commemorate the passing of our founder, Hakuyū Taizan Maezumi, Roshi, (February 24, 1931–May 15, …
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