401 Hall St. SW #59Suite B-148
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
One day Chōsa went for a walk. When he retuned to the gate, the head monk said, “Oshō, where have you been strolling?” Chōsa said, “I have come from walking in the hills,” The head monk said, “Where have you been?” Chōsa said, “First I went following the fragrant grasses, and now I have returned in pursuit of the falling blossoms.” The head monk said, “You are full of the spring.” Chōsa said, “Better than the autumn dews falling on the lotus leaves.”
—Case 36, Blue Cliff Record (Sekida, trans.)
To practice Zen is to return to your true home. It is also to appreciate your life, just as it is. We hope, therefore, that you will follow in Zen master Chōsa’s footsteps and join us at Kyoseikan Dojo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the Fragrant Grasses Zazenkai. This retreat will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Practitioners of all levels of experience are encouraged to attend this day that will be rich with opportunities for meditation, scripture recitation, teisho, and dokusan with Gendo Roshi. A vegetarian lunch will be included.
To participate, please complete our Event Registration Form by no later than June 5. Your timely registration and payment ($30) allow us to plan a menu and make other arrangements.
We look forward to practicing with you!
