Shuso Ceremony

Saturday, June 28th

9:00 am - 11:00 am ET (New York)

Online

In a traditional Zen monastery, the head student served the role of mentor and guide to the new students. The Shuso Ceremony honors his or her leadership by providing an opportunity to offer a teaching to the sangha.

The ceremony begins with offering incense and the chanting of the Heart Sutra. Daijo will then offer a teaching to the sangha. After receiving the Kotsu, Daijo will then respond to questions asked of him directly from the sangha. After closing blessings, we will have a community check-in and a 30-minute zazen practice together.

The Shuso Ceremony is open to anyone.

There is no fee for this event.

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Schedule

All times in Eastern Time (ET)

9:00 am ET - Ceremony Begins

9:05 am ET - Heart Sutra

9:15 am ET - Shuso teaching

9:35 am ET - Passing of the Kotsu

9:40 am ET - Dharma Encounter

10:00 am ET - Blessings

10:05 am ET - Ceremony Closing - Short Break

10:10 am ET - Check -in

10:25 am ET - Zazen

10:55 am ET- Closing - Four Awakened Vows

* Zoom room opens at 8:55 am

** a link to the Shining Bright Lotus Sutra Book will be emailed to you with the zoom link.