Calling in Mountains and Rivers

In this opening talk of Rohatsu Sesshin, Roshi Joan Halifax & Enkyo O’Hara orient us to the beginning of Rohatsu, a ceremony marking the enlightenment of the Buddha. Roshi Enkyo O’Hara invites us into remembering the medicine of sitting in fellowship with others. She also introduces us to Dogen’s Mountains and Rivers Sutra, the text of focus for sesshin. Roshi Joan reminds us of the energy needed to participate fully in sesshin and asks us to “permeate [our] life in this period with openness, ease, and a sense of responsibility.” Please enjoy online practice and teachings from Upaya Zen Center. NEW! Join our zendo for daily practice on zoom: https://www.upaya.org/program/zazen/ If you wish to offer dana (generosity), please go here to donate: https://www.upaya.org/giving/dana-for... Upaya is a Buddhist residential contemplative community in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We offer daily Zen meditation, weekly Dharma Talks, and programs on Buddhist teachings, Buddhist art, contemplative science, and social engagement. Learn more at www.upaya.org Full Programs Schedule: https://www.upaya.org/live-programs/ Wisdom Library: https://www.upaya.org/wisdom-library/ Ways to Give: https://www.upaya.org/giving/ Become a Member of Upaya: https://www.upaya.org/membership-info/