Sangha Newsletter for August through October 2017

In this issue:

• An upcoming Day of Council Practice workshop on Saturday, September 16.
• On October 8, the GPZC is again participating in the Monroe, WI CROP Walk.
• Our Beginner's Mind Sesshin will be held Sep. 22-24.
• We have recently updated our community service opportunity listings.

Sangha Newsletter for May through July 2017

In this issue:

• Our first-ever Pet/Animal Blessing Ceremony will be held at Myoshinji in the afternoon of May 21.
• We welcome a visit from Jadina Lilien and Tiokasin Ghosthorse for a book signing and presentation at Trickster Gallery in Schaumburg on Saturday, June 24 at 1:00 PM.

Sangha Newsletter for February through April 2017

In this issue:

• Nirvana Day Zazenkai Feb. 10-12
• Council Training March 5
• Beginner's Mind Sesshin March 17-19
• Buddha's Birthday Celebration April 8
• Chicago Street Retreat April 20-23

Our next retreat is the Nirvana Day Zazenkai, which begins Friday, February 10 and ends Sunday, February 12. Please register soon.

Sangha Newsletter for November 2016 through January 2017

In this issue:

• Rohatsu Sesshin Dec. 6-11
• Gate of Sweet Nectar Ceremony and Write for Rights Dec. 11
• Three-Day Sesshin Jan. 5-8
• Building Renovation Project Completed

Our next retreat is the Rohatsu Sesshin, which begins Tuesday, December 6 and ends Sunday, December 11. Please register soon.

Sangha Newsletter for August through October 2016

In this issue:

• Peaceful Way Sesshin August 7-14
• Gate of Sweet Nectar Ceremony August 13
• Beginner's Mind Sesshin Sep. 16-18
• Honoring the Way of Zazen Sesshin Oct. 13-16

Our next retreat is the Peaceful Way Sesshin, which begins Sunday, August 7 and ends Sunday, August 14. Please register soon.

Sangha Newsletter for May through July 2016

In this issue:

• Phase I of Zendo Building Renovation Complete!
• Summer Practice Period June 16 - August 14
• Three-Day Sesshin June 16-19
• Three-Day Sesshin July 7-10
• Peaceful Way (Seven-Day) Sesshin Aug. 7-14

Our next retreat is the Three-Day Sesshin, which begins Thursday, June 16 and ends Sunday, June 19. Please register soon.

Sangha Newsletter for February through April 2016

In this issue:

• Chas Jewett Talk Jan. 31
• Benefit Concert and Silent Auction Feb. 20
• Exploring your Inner Path Workshop
• Beginner's Mind Sesshin March 18-20
• Three-Day Sesshin April 7-10
• Buddha's Birthday Celebration April 17

Our next retreat is the Nirvana Day Sesshin, which begins Thursday, Feb. 11 and ends Sunday, Feb. 14. Please register by Sunday, February 7.

Sangha Newsletter for November 2015 through January 2016

In this issue:

• Zazenkai November 6-8
• Gate of Sweet Nectar Ceremony on December 13
• All Retreat Dates for 2016
• The Monroe Crop Hunger Walk wrap-up report
• A tribute to Joan Jo-An George

Please note that some of our retreat dates for 2016 have changed. Click here for the most up-to-date information.

Sangha Newsletter for August through October 2015

In this issue:

• Peaceful Way Sesshin August 20-23
• Gate of Sweet Nectar Ceremony August 22
• Beginner's Mind Sesshin September 18-20
• Summer Ango Continues
• Bodhidharma Sesshin October 8-11
• Myoyu Roshi to attend Native American Bearing Witness Retreat

Sangha Newsletter for May through July 2015

In this issue:

• Maezumi Roshi Memorial Beginner's Mind II Sesshin May 22-24
• Three-Day Sesshin June 25-28
• 7-Day Sesshin July 26 - August 1
• Summer Ango Information
• Myoshinji's prairie restoration project update
• GPZC Shared Stewardship Initiative

Our next retreat is the Maezumi Roshi Memorial Beginner's Mind II Sesshin, which begins Friday evening, May 22 and runs through Sunday morning, the 24th.