The MASTER CLASS is open to all who are interested and have the time. “Master” means that we will attempt to master the major elements of the Soto Zen liturgy by reading and chanting teachings from India, China and Japan historically selected by Zen’s ancestors and traditionally used as communal service. Elliston Roshi will share his understanding and analysis of the content and entertain your questions through interactive dialog.
Daily Schedule:
0900-0930 Zazen
0930-1000 Chant Selected Liturgy
1000-1100 Text Analysis & Commentary by Roshi
1100-1130 Q&A
1130-1200 Invitational Lunch
Monthly Schedule:
JAN 28 Heart Sutra (Hannya Shin Gyo)
FEB 25 Great Compassion Dharani (Daihi Shin Darani)
MAR 25 Loving Kindness Sutra (Metta Sutta)
APR 22 Kannon Sutra
MAY 27 Trust in Mind (Hsinhsinming)
JUN 24 Harmony of Sameness and Difference (Sandokai)
JUL 22 Precious Mirror Samadhi (Hokyo Zammai)
AUG 26 Principles of Seated Meditation (Zazenshin)
SEP 23 Actualizing the Fundamental Point (Genjokoan)
OCT 28 Self-Fulfilling Samadhi (Jijuyu Zammai)
NOV 25 Dogen’s Vow (Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon) & Lancet for Zazen (Zazenshin)
DEC 23 Holiday Off
(Reading & study materials provided to registrants via email.)
Fees:
The fees for this program may be paid online or at the door. Proceeds benefit ASZC and are shared with the abbot to support his work. Additional dana for the teacher is accepted — place it in the dana box at ASZC or send online to [email protected] via Paypal, Zelle, or Venmo.
Suggested Donations
Total Program (fee for all 12 sessions): $150
Individual Session: $20
Class Downloads:
2018SotoService.pdf
Chicago Original Hearth sutra in phonic Japanese.pdf
[email protected] for additional questions.
