Open Source Meetings Online, Spring 2020
Practicing with Open Source Companions
Baling asked, “What is the sword sharp enough to cut through a hair that blows against it?”
He answered himself, “Each branch of coral holds up the moon.”
In this Spring like no other Spring before it, many are rediscovering what a powerful resource we are to each other. We reach out to support, comfort, inform, inspire and enjoy each other. And others reach out to us, cutting through the distances to touch in new ways.
In this time of physical separation, we have the opportunity to connect in ways we haven’t before. The Open Source Teachers are offering meditation, conversation and teachings via Zoom. Here is contact information, and please look below for schedules of Zoom meditations and meetings.
The Open Source Koan Zen Network
ZOOM MEDITATIONS AND MEETINGS
(To receive Zoom links and login information, visit http://www.smszen.org/joinourmailinglist/ to join the mailing list for Springs Mountain Sangha, email desertrainzen@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list for Desert Rain Zen, and visit Crimson Gate's website)
**Companions of the Way Meditation Retreat, May 8-9 - Click HERE for details**
Sundays
Desert Rain Zen
4-5 PM (PDT)
Meditation and conversation
Crimson Gate
6:30-8 PM (PDT)
Meditation and Conversation
Mondays
Springs Mountain Sangha
5:15-6:00 PM (MDT)
Discussion group, taking up questions relating to our Zen practice as we are living it, day by day. Everyone is welcome.
6:10-8 PM (MDT)
Tuesdays
Desert Rain Zen
6:30-7:30 PM (PDT)
Tuesday Evening Study Group
(meets first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of each month)
Wednesdays
Springs Mountain Sangha
6:30-7:30 AM (MDT)
Meditation led by sangha members. Conversation open until 8 AM MDT
Saturdays
Springs Mountain Sangha
6:30-8:30 AM (MDT)
You can join during the 5 min. before any period.
4 pm-6 pm (MDT)
Koan Inquiry in community, led by Sarah Bender, Roshi
It’s fine to just join in to any session, but please come at the beginning or a few minutes early. If you want to receive koans ahead of time, email Sarah at sembender@gmail.com
Andrew Palmer, Sensei is posting specific dates and times for Zoom meditation, and these are somewhat variable at this time. These daytime meetings will be helpful for those who are at home.
For future times, please use this link:
http://www.bowandroar.com/zoom-zendo.html
Support for Cloud Dragon
An easy way to support Cloud Dragon, the Joan Sutherland Dharma Works Amazon shoppers, sign in at smile.amazon.com and choose Cloud Dragon Dharma Works as the charity you would like 0.5% of your purchases to go to. It costs you nothing extra. We’re grateful for your generosity.
See also Joan Sutherland’s Patreon site,
https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=20046245&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fposts%2Fsheltering-in-35259253
This is another good way to support Joan’s work and receive fresh teachings from her.
He answered himself, “Each branch of coral holds up the moon.”
In this Spring like no other Spring before it, many are rediscovering what a powerful resource we are to each other. We reach out to support, comfort, inform, inspire and enjoy each other. And others reach out to us, cutting through the distances to touch in new ways.
In this time of physical separation, we have the opportunity to connect in ways we haven’t before. The Open Source Teachers are offering meditation, conversation and teachings via Zoom. Here is contact information, and please look below for schedules of Zoom meditations and meetings.
The Open Source Koan Zen Network
- Cloud Dragon: The Joan Sutherland Dharma Works (www.joansutherlanddharmaworks.org)
- Crimson Gate Meditation Community, Oakland, CA , Megan Rundel, Sensei (www.crimsongatemeditation.org)
- Desert Rain Zen, Tucson, AZ, Tenney Nathanson, Sensei (www.desertrainzen.org)
- Springs Mountain Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO, Sarah Bender, Roshi (www.smszen.org)
- Andrew Palmer, Sensei, Colorado Springs, CO (http://www.bowandroar.com/)
ZOOM MEDITATIONS AND MEETINGS
(To receive Zoom links and login information, visit http://www.smszen.org/joinourmailinglist/ to join the mailing list for Springs Mountain Sangha, email desertrainzen@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list for Desert Rain Zen, and visit Crimson Gate's website)
**Companions of the Way Meditation Retreat, May 8-9 - Click HERE for details**
Sundays
Desert Rain Zen
4-5 PM (PDT)
Meditation and conversation
Crimson Gate
6:30-8 PM (PDT)
Meditation and Conversation
Mondays
Springs Mountain Sangha
5:15-6:00 PM (MDT)
Discussion group, taking up questions relating to our Zen practice as we are living it, day by day. Everyone is welcome.
6:10-8 PM (MDT)
- First Monday: Sutra Service
- Second Monday: Vows and Community Night
- Third Monday: Dharma Talk by Sarah Bender, Roshi
- Fourth Monday: Dharma Talk by Andrew Palmer, Sensei
- Fifth Monday: Wayfaring Mind talk by member of SMS
Tuesdays
Desert Rain Zen
6:30-7:30 PM (PDT)
Tuesday Evening Study Group
(meets first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of each month)
Wednesdays
Springs Mountain Sangha
6:30-7:30 AM (MDT)
Meditation led by sangha members. Conversation open until 8 AM MDT
Saturdays
Springs Mountain Sangha
6:30-8:30 AM (MDT)
You can join during the 5 min. before any period.
4 pm-6 pm (MDT)
Koan Inquiry in community, led by Sarah Bender, Roshi
It’s fine to just join in to any session, but please come at the beginning or a few minutes early. If you want to receive koans ahead of time, email Sarah at sembender@gmail.com
Andrew Palmer, Sensei is posting specific dates and times for Zoom meditation, and these are somewhat variable at this time. These daytime meetings will be helpful for those who are at home.
For future times, please use this link:
http://www.bowandroar.com/zoom-zendo.html
Support for Cloud Dragon
An easy way to support Cloud Dragon, the Joan Sutherland Dharma Works Amazon shoppers, sign in at smile.amazon.com and choose Cloud Dragon Dharma Works as the charity you would like 0.5% of your purchases to go to. It costs you nothing extra. We’re grateful for your generosity.
See also Joan Sutherland’s Patreon site,
https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=20046245&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fposts%2Fsheltering-in-35259253
This is another good way to support Joan’s work and receive fresh teachings from her.