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Meditation Retreat July 28 - August 1 Please see the Retreat Calendar page for details.
Sunday, August 1 Festival of Kshtigarbha, Dharma Talk, Tea
Kshtigarbha Bodhisattva is known for his vow to go into the hells to show all beings who are suffering that there is a way out. He is the personification of spiritual protection for those beings who are especially vulnerable, e.g., children, pregnant women, travelers and animals, and is invoked to encourage the deepening of faith.
Invocations for the Festival of Kshtigarbha
On Kshtigarbha Rev. Master Daishin Yalon Listen/Download 07/29/07 36 min 12 MB
Sunday, August 8 Transfer of Merit Ceremony 10:30 a.m.
The Transfer of Merit Ceremony is an offering of merit for those in need, both known and unknown. We chant The Shushogi, and well as the Dedication of Merit and the Adoration of the Buddha's Relics for their benefit.
Scriptures and Invocations for the Transfer of Merit Ceremony
The Law of Karma and Transfer of Merit Rev. Master Eko Little Listen/Download 03-02-08 46 min 16 MB
Friday, August 13 10:00 a.m. Renewal of Vows: Kyuojukaimon and Commentary
Sunday, August 15 Meditation Sunday 10:00
We offer two meditation periods today. The first begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by a 10 minute period of walking meditation. The second meditation period begins at 10:45, ending at 11:15. The Dharma Talk begins at 11:30 a.m.
For those new to our practice meditation instruction is offered at 9:30 a.m. Please contact the Guestmaster if you would like to come at 9:30 for meditation instruction.
Platform Sutra Retreat August 15 - 22 Please see the Retreat Calendar page for details.
Sunday, August 22 End of the Platform Sutra Retreat - no ceremony
Thursday, August 26 Alms Round in Mount Shasta
We are very grateful to be able to carry on this ancient Buddhist tradition in Mount Shasta. The Alms Round is a ceremony of dana, selfless giving, that is based on the reciprocal respect between monastics and those who live in the world. The Alms Round reminds monks that their practice is not just an individual matter and that they depend on, and are indebted to, others for food and sustenance. We are most grateful for small or large quanities of food, hot or cold items, sweet or savory. Wrapped food or food in plastic bags is helpful. We are lacto-ovo vegetarians and in keeping with our tradition do not use garlic, horseradish, alcohol or meat.
Sunday, August 29 Transfer of Merit Ceremony 10:30 a.m.
The Transfer of Merit Ceremony is an offering of merit for those in need, both known and unknown. We chant The Shushogi, and well as the Dedication of Merit and the Adoration of the Buddha's Relics for their benefit.
Scriptures and Invocations for the Transfer of Merit Ceremony
The Mind and Heart of Transferring Merit Rev. Master Daishin Yalon Listen/Download 06-27-10 29 min 10 MB
Tuesday, August 31 10:00 a.m. Renewal of Vows: Ten Bodhisattva Precepts
Introductory Retreat September 3 - 4 Please see the Retreat Calendar page for details.
Sunday, September 5 10:30 am Festival Celebration of Great Master Eihei Dogen, Dharma Talk, Tea
Great Master Dogen ceremony honors the thirteenth century Japanese monk who brought the Serene Reflection Meditation tradition from China to Japan.
Invocations for the Festival Celebration of Great Master Eihei Dogen
Sunday, September 12 10:30 am Festival of the Autumn Equinox
Autumn Equinox is observed as a Feeding of the Hungry Ghosts ceremony, or a Transfer of Merit, for those who have died in tragic or difficult circumstances. The balance of light and darkness at this time offers great potential for transformation and conversion.
Invocations for the Festival of the Autumn Equinox
Reflection on Segaki Rev. Master Shiko Rom Listen/Download 09-24-06 43 min 15 MB
Order of Buddhist Contemplatives (OBC)Conclave September 17 - 30 MONASTERY CLOSED
OBC Monks from Europe, Canda and United States come together every ten years to review the Rules of the Order, and to come together as a monastic family.
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