Updated Sangha Newsletter for May through July 2014
In this issue:
- Maezumi Roshi Memorial Zazenkai May 16-18
- June 7-Day Sesshin June 8-14
- Gate of Sweet Nectar Ceremony June 13
- Photos from the Buddha's Birthday Celebration in April
- We celebrate a new birth in the sangha
Our next retreat is our Maezumi Roshi Memorial Zazenkai, which begins Friday evening, May 15 and runs through Sunday morning, the 18th.
Please register for this event by May 11.
Posted on 05/01/2014 - 11:13am
Sangha Newsletter for February through April 2014
In this issue:
- Nirvana Day Zazenkai February 7-9
- Beginner's Mind Retreat March 21-23
- Buddha's Birthday Celebration April 13
- GPZC Community Service Volunteer Initiative
- Sangha member Anneleise Shogaku Vandre featured in local photography show
Our next retreat is our Nirvana Day Zazenkai, which begins Friday evening, Feb. 7 and runs through Sunday morning, the 9th.
Please register for this event by February 2.
Posted on 01/31/2014 - 4:22pm
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4/4/2020, 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Myoshinji
Each year, we hold a celebration for Buddha's Birthday in early April at GPZC, Monroe, WI. Children practice mindfulness/meditation skills, participate in a colorful ceremony of bathing the baby Buddha in the flower house (made with real flowers on a wire frame) and make a craft. This year (2020), however, Buddha's Birthday celebration will be postponed due to the pandemic until in person gatherings are appropriate again.
Posted on 01/27/2014 - 9:04pm
Sangha Newsletter for November 2013 through January 2014
In this issue:
- Zazenkai November 15-17
- Rohatsu Sesshin December 4-8
- Three-Day Sesshin January 16-19
- Bearing Witness Retreat in Rwanda April 14-19
- Roof Replacement Fundraising Drive
- Our new class "Manifesting the Great Vow" begins November 3 in Palatine, IL and November 9 in Monroe, WI
Our next retreat is our November Zazenkai at Myoshinji, which begins Friday evening, November 15 and runs through Sunday morning, the 17th.
Please register for this event by November 10.
At this time, it has become necessary to launch a fundraising drive to replace the roof on Myoshinji’s main building housing the zendo and living space. Donations can be mailed, dropped off at Myoshinji or at Sunday night zazen in Palatine, or contributed online at our website. Please help us protect our wonderful zendo with a new roof so that we can continue to practice together in the coming years. We are very grateful for your generosity and sincere practice.
Posted on 11/02/2013 - 6:46pm
10/19/2013, 9:00am - 3:00am at Countryside Church
This workshop will be held at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church (1025 N Smith St. Palatine, IL 60067)
Do you have unresolved anger toward a friend or loved one that seems to be keeping you from moving forward in your life? Do you have difficulty acknowledging your anger and sadness? Are you in a role of helping others and wonder how you can best help them find the path of forgiveness?
$35
Posted on 07/31/2013 - 12:22am
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Sangha Newsletter for August through October, 2013
In this issue:
- Beginner's Mind Sesshin September 13-15
- Bodhidharma Sesshin October 3-6
- The Karaniya Metta Sutta
- Embracing Forgiveness workshops in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Council discussions at CCUU
Our next retreat is our August Zazenkai at Myoshinji, which begins Friday evening, August 16 and runs through Sunday morning, the 18th.
Please register for this event by August 11.
Do you have skills or interest in making candles? GPZC is looking for someone to make candles for use on our altars. We will supply all materials. Candles placed on the altar signify wisdom and are an important part of our liturgy. Making our own candles allows us to use recycled wax from burned candles and saves a considerable amount of money. This will also allow us to eventually switch to the use of soy candles.
Posted on 07/28/2013 - 5:34pm
Sangha Newsletter for May through July, 2013
In this issue:
- May Beginner's Mind Sesshin and Maezumi Roshi Memorial Service
- June 7-Day Sesshin and special events (sangha hike; potluck dinner; Gate of Sweet Nectar ceremony; bonfire)
- July 3-Day Sesshin
- Embracing Forgiveness workshops in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Council discussions at CCUU
Our next retreat is our Beginner's Mind II Sesshin, which begins Friday evening, May 17 and runs through Sunday morning, the 19th.
This will include our annual memorial service for Maezumi Roshi and a Dharma Talk to honor our founder on Saturday, 5/18.
Please register for this event by May 11.
Equipment donation sought: To manage the mowing of the grass in and around the culverts, we are hoping someone might be willing to donate (used or new) a hand-push mower. We're looking for the old-fashioned type (no motor) lightweight and sharp blades are ideal.
Posted on 05/03/2013 - 4:21pm
Please note that GPZC has moved its mailing address from the old PO box in Barrington, IL to a new one in Palatine. This will help reduce confusion, since our weekly zazen has been held in Palatine for many years. Our new address is:
PO Box 2077
Palatine, IL 60078
If you've set up an automated dues payment, you may need to ask your bank to update the address!
Posted on 12/15/2012 - 11:32pm
10/21/2012, 7:00pm at Countryside Church
Please join us on Sunday, October 21 at 7:00 pm, when Nataly Kercher, Anneliese Vandre, Lorrie Kountz and Tom Janiec will receive the Buddhist Precepts at our usual Sunday evening meeting at Countryside Church, 1025 N. Smith Rd., Palatine, IL. This is an important practice step, affirming their intention to actualize the Buddha Way in all aspects of their lives in a way that is visible to others.
Posted on 08/21/2012 - 9:29pm
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