Apr 19 - 25

Spring, week 5

"We need to notice the judgment we have formed. We need to remember that most of practice can be summed up in kindness. In any situation, what is kindness?" --Joko Beck

Saturday Zen: Sat Apr 21, 10:00 - 11:45am, room 24
Community UU, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY.
Practice to be led by Meredith.

Morning Zen. Mon-Fri, 6:00 - 7:15am -- Basement Zendo. See HERE.

Chants
For Thu Apr 19 - Wed Apr 25:

• Genjokoan 4, p. 43
• Bodhisattva's Vow, p. 22
• Compassionate Heart of Wisdom, p. 15

Opening and Closing for April:

• Opening: Gatha of Atonement, p. 5
• Closing: Spring Everywhere, p. 75 + Wake All the Beings, p. 11

See Boundless Way Zen Sutra Book, 4th ed. and
BoWZ Westchester Chant Schedule

Reading this week: Charlotte Joko Beck, Nothing Special: Chap. 16, "Do Not Judge," pp. 97-102.

Question. How do you understand Joko's judgment of judgment?

At Boundless Way Temple, 1030 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA:

• Sat May 12, 9:00-17:00. "Buddhism 101." INFO HERE.

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