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Myozan Kodo
05-15-2014, 01:55 PM
Hi all,
The following list of 17 parts make up the basic Oryoki ceremony. If you follow this as an aid it might help you practice.
Gassho
Myozan

Skelton Notes for Basic Oryoki Ceremony Structure:

Open Bowls
Chants and food served
Gassho (on 1st); Shashu (on 2nd); Mudra (on 3rd); Hungry Ghost Offering (on 5th)
“Second this is for our teachers…” : Spoon in & Chopsticks on
“Thus we eat…” : Bow & Raise bowl
“The first portion…” : Bowl down
Eat then Seconds
Mouth clean sticks then spoon
Dry clean bowls
Water service
Wet clean bowls
Wash & Dry / Wash in Middle: spoon then sticks & stow
Utensil opening to left now
Empty to 3rd bowl but leave some: Drink
Wash Setsu & stow
For water collection: hold bowl in lap & chant
Then wrap bowls

Mp
05-15-2014, 03:25 PM
Wonderful Myozan, thank you. =)

Gassho
Shingen

Myosha
05-15-2014, 03:28 PM
Thank you.


Gassho,
Myosha

Dosho
05-15-2014, 04:16 PM
Thank you Myozan!

Gassho,
Dosho

Yugen
05-15-2014, 05:17 PM
This is very helpful Myozan - Thank you!

Gassho
Yugen

Sekishi
05-16-2014, 03:21 AM
Thank you Myozan.
Gassho,
Sekishi

Nengyo
05-17-2014, 03:08 AM
Thank you!

Talib
06-30-2015, 12:11 PM
I am sorry but if this is the wrong place I was unsure where to post.
I purchased a bowl set but it didn't have the chop sticks or spoon. It did have a wrap and four bowls.
Is this set okay for this "class" if not is there a link to purchase a good set. Also is the class still going on?
If it is not when will it begin again?
Gassho
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Mp
06-30-2015, 01:52 PM
I am sorry but if this is the wrong place I was unsure where to post.
I purchased a bowl set but it didn't have the chop sticks or spoon. It did have a wrap and four bowls.
Is this set okay for this "class" if not is there a link to purchase a good set. Also is the class still going on?
If it is not when will it begin again?
Gassho
_/\_

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Hello Talib,

Yes the bowls you have will work just fine, but you will need a set of chop sticks, spoon, and setsu/spatula.

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This specific class is done, but we are in the works of getting a new class started. So stayed tuned! =)

Gassho
Shingen

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Talib
06-30-2015, 01:54 PM
Gassho

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Talib
06-30-2015, 01:54 PM
Gassho

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Cumminjd
06-30-2015, 07:29 PM
Thank you for this, I will be getting the right equipment to do the Oryoki ceremony soon hopefully.

Gassho
James
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Jika
07-01-2015, 08:16 AM
I don't know about other countries, where maybe Zen is more common.
Here in Germany it looks as if the few stores carry five bowl sets, which are very luxurious.
It makes me feel uneasy, eating just enough from bowls many people can definitely not afford.
Will our new oryoki circle allow for plastic bowls, and maybe a homemade setsu or silicone spatula?

Gassho,
Danny
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Jundo
07-01-2015, 08:26 AM
Hi Guys,

There will be more information later, but it is perfectly find to make a set from bowls and ordinary items already in your home and kitchen. No need for fancy-shmancy. :)

Gassho, Jundo

SatToday

Cumminjd
07-03-2015, 05:44 AM
Also during these ceremonies (specifically in person or on our retreats) I will not have to compromise my vegan diet will I? That would be the only reason I would be hesitant to participate in this practice. (Sorry if the question is stupid)

Gassho
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Jundo
07-03-2015, 05:54 AM
Also during these ceremonies (specifically in person or on our retreats) I will not have to compromise my vegan diet will I? That would be the only reason I would be hesitant to participate in this practice. (Sorry if the question is stupid)

Gassho
James
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Actually, quite otherwise. Traditional Buddhist monastic cooking is vegetarian.

Gassho, J

Meishin
07-03-2015, 01:39 PM
For consideration when information is being assembled.

In looking at options there seem to be two choices: very expensive and not-so-expensive. Having tried the not-so-expensive, I returned it because the materials were flimsy. So I followed directions and made my own set. That worked fine except for the sponge part. The material in the sponge added a really noxious taste. Any options for the spatula?

Gassho
Meishin
sat today

Mp
07-03-2015, 02:01 PM
For consideration when information is being assembled.

In looking at options there seem to be two choices: very expensive and not-so-expensive. Having tried the not-so-expensive, I returned it because the materials were flimsy. So I followed directions and made my own set. That worked fine except for the sponge part. The material in the sponge added a really noxious taste. Any options for the spatula?

Gassho
Meishin
sat today

Meishin, have you every looked at a wooden waxing spatula? I know it sounds weird, but it is just the right side and shape, plus it is plain wood with no odour or taste. =)

https://www.google.ca/search?q=Large+Wooden+Waxing+Spatula&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=bZSWVaXKGZfUoASrl4iQAw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1440&bih=802#imgrc=_

Also, if you are handy with wood, you can always make one as well. =)




Also during these ceremonies (specifically in person or on our retreats) I will not have to compromise my vegan diet will I? That would be the only reason I would be hesitant to participate in this practice. (Sorry if the question is stupid)

Gassho
James
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I too am a vegan James and every retreat that I have attended it vegetarian. Also, from my experience, they are very supportive if you have any food allergies as well. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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Meishin
07-03-2015, 02:59 PM
Thanks Shingen

Gassho
Meishin
sat today

Tai Shi
07-26-2015, 10:38 PM
I'm looking forward to assembling the necessary utensils. And I'm looking even more to these ceremonies and instruction.

Elgwyn
sat today
Gassho

Sekishi
09-05-2015, 04:18 AM
Hi everyone,

My deepest apologies for not posting here earlier - I am not so mindful sometimes!

So I talked it over with Jundo last month, and we decided to start the Oryoki circle in the early spring, after Ango and Jukai (maybe aim to start around February 1). If anyone has any feedback, let me know here (or drop me a PM).

And thank you Shoka for jolting me back awake on this topic! ;-)

Gassho,
Sekishi

Mp
09-05-2015, 01:39 PM
Hi everyone,

My deepest apologies for not posting here earlier - I am not so mindful sometimes!

So I talked it over with Jundo last month, and we decided to start the Oryoki circle in the early spring, after Ango and Jukai (maybe aim to start around February 1). If anyone has any feedback, let me know here (or drop me a PM).

And thank you Shoka for jolting me back awake on this topic! ;-)

Gassho,
Sekishi

This sounds wonderful Sekishi, thank you for taking care and being on top of it for us all. =)

Gassho
Shingen

#justsat

Tai Shi
09-05-2015, 04:30 PM
I have decided not to go through with Jukai this year. Just not the right time yet.

Elgwyn
sat today
Gassho

Mp
09-05-2015, 04:43 PM
I have decided not to go through with Jukai this year. Just not the right time yet.

Elgwyn
sat today
Gassho

Not a problem Elgwyn ... when the time is right, it is right. We can still live each moment of each day kind and gentle. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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Ongen
09-06-2015, 03:51 AM
Thank you Sekishi!
Ongen

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Washin
09-06-2015, 05:02 PM
Thank you Sekishi,

I would like to participate in the Oryoki circle too. By the time it starts I hope my set of bowls will be delivered.
If not I will proceed with what I have here..(as Jundo suggests "it is perfectly find to make a set from bowls and ordinary
items already in your home and kitchen. No need for fancy-shmancy. :)")

Gassho,
Sergey

sat2day

Shoka
09-07-2015, 03:52 PM
And thank you Shoka for jolting me back awake on this topic! ;-)



Sekishi,

Happy to help! Also count me in for spring!

Gassho,

Shoka
sattoday

Tai Shi
09-16-2015, 06:24 PM
With Jundo's reassurance I have decided to go ahead with Jukai, and please see my questions and comments on another page for I am 64 and the time is right. I am committed to Zen (Soto) and Treeleaf. I am at the beginning of the best times of my life.

Elgwyn
sat today
Gassho

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Washin
02-09-2016, 05:50 AM
we decided to start the Oryoki circle in the early spring, after Ango and Jukai (maybe aim to start around February 1)

Hi all,
Would like to know if this will still be held in view of the recent changes within the Sangha.
Thank you.

Gassho
Washin
sat-today

Shugen
02-11-2016, 03:59 PM
Hello Washin,

Sorry, let me look in to this and I'll post when I get more information.

Gassho,

Shugen

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Washin
02-13-2016, 09:33 AM
Hello Washin,

Sorry, let me look in to this and I'll post when I get more information.

Gassho,

Shugen

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Shugen
02-14-2016, 08:56 PM
Hello all,

We will begin a new Oryoki "class" in about two weeks. Would 9:30am to 10:30am New York City time on Sunday's be a good time for those interested?

Gassho,

Shugen

#sattoday


Shugen
明道 修眼
As a priest in training, please take everything I say with a "pinch of salt"

Washin
02-15-2016, 06:02 AM
Hi Shugen,

Please count me in. Sunday any time is ok.
Thank you.

Gassho,
Washin
just sat

Mp
02-15-2016, 01:41 PM
You can count me in to as well Shugen. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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