Sumeru News — Zen
Richard Bryan McDaniel signs with The Sumeru Press for two Zen books
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We are pleased to announce that Richard Bryan McDaniel has signed with The Sumeru Press to publish his next two books: The Third Step East: Zen Masters of America (Spring 2015) and Cypress Trees in the Garden: The Second Generation of Zen Teaching in America (Autumn 2015). Rick’s first two Zen books, The First Step East:... Read more »
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Silent Illumination Chan Retreat, Vancouver, Nov 15-22
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Nov 15-22: Silent Illumination Chan Retreat hosted by Dharma Drum Vancouver “Silently and serenely, forgetting all words, clearly and vividly, it appears before you.” The above verse comes from “The Inscription on Silent Illumination,” a poem composed by Master Hongzhi Zhengjue of the 12th century Caodong (Soto) lineage of the Chan school. This verse is a... Read more »
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The Driftwood Shrine to be published by Sumeru
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We are pleased to announce the upcoming publication of The Driftwood Shrine: Discovering Zen in American Poetry, by John Gendo Wolff, Sensei at the Great Wave Sangha in Michigan. Here’s how Gendo sensei describes the book… . . . if we yearn for a spiritual authenticity and originality in an age of reckless and irresponsible... Read more »
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Mindfulness
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I’m looking forward to attending an orientation session next week with Mindfulness Without Borders (mindfulnesswithoutborders.org) and reporting on their activities, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, in Canadian schools. I’ve also been finding out more about Mindfulness Toronto (www.mindfulnesstoronto.net), a network of professionals involved in the field. Hoping to do a more comprehensive write-up... Read more »
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New Zendo in Toronto!! – Stone Bridge Zendo
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This is a biweekly gathering that uses meditation, zen koans and the arts as a way to access and integrate insight and joy into our life. Everyone is welcome, no experience with meditation or zen is required. There is no charge, but a suggested $10 donation would be helpful. This is a group where you... Read more »
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