Ino Zazenkai Calendar 2022 - 2023

[Jundo]

Dear Ino,

The following are the dates in 2022 for which we will require Ino services (Friday in North America, Saturday in Europe, AustraliaNZ and Asia).

The first Zazenkai of each month is the long Ceremony. For now, we will be scheduling the coming three months.

CURRENT INO TEAM: Bion, Onkai

CURRENT PRIEST TEAM: Koushi, Nengei, Jinkan, Washin, Geika, Shinshi, Byokan, Sekishi, Kotei, Jakuden, Onkai

Friday, October 28, 2022 - Onkai
Friday, November 4, 2022 - LONG - Bion
Friday, November 11, 2022 - Koushi -
Friday, November 18, 2022 - Nengyoku
Friday, November 25, 2022 - Onkai
Friday, December 2, 2022 - ROHATSU
Friday, December 9, 2022 - Jinkan
Friday, December 16, 2022 - Nengyoku
Friday, December 23, 2022 - Bion
Friday, December 30, 2022 - Onkai
Friday, January 6, 2023 - LONG - Washin
Friday, January 13, 2023 - Nengei
Friday, January 20, 2023 - Bion
Friday, January 27, 2023 - Nengyoku
Friday, February 3, 2023 - LONG - Nengei
Friday, February 10, 2023 - Geika
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, February 24, 2023 - Nengyoku
Friday, March 3, 2023 - LONG - Koushi
Friday, March 10, 2023 - Washin
Friday, March 17, 2023 - Bion
Friday, March 24, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, March 31, 2023 - Jinkan
Friday, April 7, 2023 - LONG - Bion
Friday, April 14, 2023 - Jakuden
Friday, April 21, 2023 - Bion
Friday, April 28, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, May 5, 2023 - LONG - Geika
Friday, May 12, 2023 - Kokuu
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Bion
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Tokan
Friday, June 2, 2023 - LONG - Onkai
Friday, June 9, 2023 - Daiman Debut
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, June 23, 2023 - Koushi
Friday, June 30, 2023 - Sekishi
Friday, July 7, 2023 - LONG - Bion
Friday, July 14, 2023 - Kotei
Friday, July 21, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, July 28, 2023 - Daiman
Friday, August 4, 2023 - LONG - Kotei
Friday, August 11, 2023 - Sekishi
Friday, August 18, 2023 - Jinkan
Friday, August 25, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, September 1, 2023 - LONG - Tokan
Friday, September 8, 2023 - Bion
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Daiman
Friday, September 22, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, September 29, 2023 - Shujin
Friday, October 6, 2023 - LONG - Bion
Friday, October 13, 2023 - ?Byokan? ///
Friday, October 20, 2023 - Sekishi
Friday, October 27, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, November 3, 2023 - LONG - ?Byokan? ///
Friday, November 10, 2023 - Nengei
Friday, November 17, 2023 - Onkai
Friday, November 24, 2023 - Bion

[Nengyoku]

I should be ready for May through July, and I don't imagine there are any days right now that I am unavailable.

Gassho,
Nengyoku
Sat

[Bion]

I’m available whenever you see fit. Just put my name down whenever.

Sat Today lah

[Doshin]

Give me a week or so to get the tools together and practice. As to dates I am available, put me down where I am needed (except May 13 and July 15) and I will let you know if that works. There are "unplanned plans" in the works at the moment that will take me away but I will know a couple weeks in advance.

Doshin
st

[Suuko]

I can take May 20 if that's fine with everyone.

Gassho,
Suuko.

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[Showan]

Hi all,

I would be happy to attempt the Long session on June 3rd if available.
I'm starting a new job in another city on July 1 so I don't currently know if I'll be home or have access to technology that evening--can you pencil me in for that date?
Understanding that more is better, how much advance notice is needed if I request a date and end up not being able to attend? I don't expect this to happen often, it's simply that I'm not certain yet if there may be events scheduled for some Fridays in the next handful of months. I should know more solidly after July 1!
Sorry to run long.

Showan
Sat today

[Jundo]

Hi all,

I would be happy to attempt the Long session on June 3rd if available.
I'm starting a new job in another city on July 1 so I don't currently know if I'll be home or have access to technology that evening--can you pencil me in for that date?
Understanding that more is better, how much advance notice is needed if I request a date and end up not being able to attend? I don't expect this to happen often, it's simply that I'm not certain yet if there may be events scheduled for some Fridays in the next handful of months. I should know more solidly after July 1!
Sorry to run long.

Showan
Sat today

Are you sure that you will be ready for the "Big Show" of the Long Zazenkai by then, Showan, including chanting Heart Sutra in Japanese and the melody of "Identity of Relative and Absolute" (which, by the way, was composed by Bernie Glassman Roshi, vaguely inspired by "Fiddler on the Roof" ... but that is a story for another time! )

I think that, if you can't come, it would be nice to write to the others on the team here to find a replacement. If there is no time for that, we will see who is around the Zazenkai who can fill in short notice or, as the final back-up, I will "one man band" it myself during a Zazenkai. No problem, but do try to come if you commit.

Your volunteer spirit is much appreciated, Sho. Showan in the Big Show!

Gassho, Jundo

STLah

[Bion]

Are you sure that you will be ready for the "Big Show" of the Long Zazenkai by then, Showan, including chanting Heart Sutra in Japanese and the melody of "Identity of Relative and Absolute" (which, by the way, was composed by Bernie Glassman Roshi, vaguely inspired by "Fiddler on the Roof" ... but that is a story for another time! )

I think that, if you can't come, it would be nice to write to the others on the team here to find a replacement. If there is no time for that, we will see who is around the Zazenkai who can fill in short notice or, as the final back-up, I will "one man band" it myself during a Zazenkai. No problem, but do try to come if you commit.

Your volunteer spirit is much appreciated, Sho. Showan in the Big Show!

Gassho, Jundo

STLah

If anything should come up for any of the lovely inos, I’m usually there. We can 2 man band it

Sat and just about to sit again (A LOT)


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[Suuko]

If anything should come up for any of the lovely inos, I’m usually there. We can 2 man band it

Sat and just about to sit again (A LOT)


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Hope you cover my back if I mess up.

Gassho,
Suuko.

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[Bion]

Hope you cover my back if I mess up.

Gassho,
Suuko.

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Ha! if you mess up, I can’t do anything about it. I can, however, cover your back if you can’t show up at all

Sat Today

[aprapti]

the melody of "Identity of Relative and Absolute" (which, by the way, was composed by Bernie Glassman Roshi

is there a link to a site where i can hear this chanted ?

aprapti

sat

[Bion]

is there a link to a site where i can hear this chanted ?

aprapti

sat

Do you mean by Bernie or by anyone? Cause we have it in every monthly zazenkai so you can hear it in any of the recordings!

Sat Today

[aprapti]

Do you mean by Bernie or by anyone? Cause we have it in every monthly zazenkai so you can hear it in any of the recordings!

Sat Today

i mean kind of 'original' , Bernie or Upaya or somewhat like that..

aprapti

it's 1 am, did not sit today yet, but sat 11.30 pm yesterday

[Jundo]

i mean kind of 'original' , Bernie or Upaya or somewhat like that..

aprapti

it's 1 am, did not sit today yet, but sat 11.30 pm yesterday

Hi Aprapti,

I learned it from my mentor, Doshin Cantor, through his White Plum group where I sat for years. I agree with Bion that all our monthly Zazenkai are the best examples. I looked around online, but did not find any sound or video in the same style.

Gassho, Jundo

STLah

[Showan]

Put me in, coach, I'm ready to play!
All joking aside, I have an easier time with the syllable breaks of the Japanese Heart Sutra than the English one. And I grew up watching Fiddler at least twice a year thanks to my musical-loving philosemitic mom, so no worries there for me--the hard part is going to be not saying "Sandokai" like Topol says "Tradition!" in the movie
I have an inkin, a small rin, and a mokugyo--is there a preference/guidance for when to use the inkin vs. the rin?

Thanks,
Showan
Lent a hand

[Jundo]

Put me in, coach, I'm ready to play!
All joking aside, I have an easier time with the syllable breaks of the Japanese Heart Sutra than the English one. And I grew up watching Fiddler at least twice a year thanks to my musical-loving philosemitic mom, so no worries there for me--the hard part is going to be not saying "Sandokai" like Topol says "Tradition!" in the movie
I have an inkin, a small rin, and a mokugyo--is there a preference/guidance for when to use the inkin vs. the rin?

Thanks,
Showan
Lent a hand

Mazeltov! I have you booked for June 3rd, the Long Zazenkai! Lovely, Showan.

I am finishing a training thread for the Long Zazenkai Ino-Doan, still under construction. I will make sure that it has some information on which bell or block is which.

Gassho, Jundo

STLah

[Tokan]

Hi Jundo

I know I have only just returned but I'd be happy to join the roster for the second half of the year. I've been to enough/watched enough zazenkai's to be fairly comfortable with the format and chanting. Just need to acquire a mokugyo.

Gassho, Tokan (satlah)

[Jundo]

Hi Jundo

I know I have only just returned but I'd be happy to join the roster for the second half of the year. I've been to enough/watched enough zazenkai's to be fairly comfortable with the format and chanting. Just need to acquire a mokugyo.

Gassho, Tokan (satlah)

Hi Tokan,

Sounds fine. How about August 12th?

As to the Mokugyo and bells, see here:

https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...s-and-Mokugyos

Gassho, Jundo

STLah

[Tokan]

Hi Jundo

August 12th (13th my end) locked and loaded - gassho, Tokan.

Yes, of course, will not rush out and buy a swish mokugyo just for the occasion lol - have a couple of things in my 'buddhist kit', I'm sure a mock-mokugyo will be around the house somewhere!

Gassho again, Tokan satlah

[aprapti]

Hi Aprapti,

I learned it from my mentor, Doshin Cantor, through his White Plum group where I sat for years. I agree with Bion that all our monthly Zazenkai are the best examples. I looked around online, but did not find any sound or video in the same style.

Gassho, Jundo

STLah

i now see, that i never said thank you, Jundo..
apologies..

aprapti

sat

[Jundo]

i now see, that i never said thank you, Jundo..
apologies..

aprapti

sat

Thank you too.

If you would like to read more about the Identity of Relative and Absolute chant here at Treeleaf, and what Joan Halifax said about how she and Bernie Glassman came up with that melody, I made this thread. I don't believe I posted the link here before:

About the Identity of Relative and Absolute (Sandokai)
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...%28Sandokai%29

It is part of our "About our Treeleaf Chants" series ...

https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...reeleaf-Chants

Gassho, Jundo

stlah

[aprapti]

Thank you too.

If you would like to read more about the Identity of Relative and Absolute chant here at Treeleaf, and what Joan Halifax said about how she and Bernie Glassman came up with that melody, I made this thread. I don't believe I posted the link here before:

About the Identity of Relative and Absolute (Sandokai)
https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/show...%28Sandokai%29

It is part of our "About our Treeleaf Chants" series ...

https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...reeleaf-Chants

Gassho, Jundo

stlah

aaah that's nice.. i'll take time to study that all thoroughly..


aprapti

sat

[Geika]

Here are my recordings for the short service:

Heart Sutra and Dedication of Merit:

Closing Verse of Atonement and Four Vows:

Gassho
Sat, lah

[Bion]

Here are my recordings for the short service:

Heart Sutra and Dedication of Merit:

Closing Verse of Atonement and Four Vows:

Gassho
Sat, lah

Sat today

[Jundo]

Question of March 29th,

Hi Ino Team,

Nengyoku is taking a little deserved rest, so we have these days open this year. Any of you up for taking some, in addition to your other dates?

Friday, May 26, 2023
Friday, June 23, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023

Also, should I advertise again in the Forum, see if we have any new volunteers who would like to join the Ino Team?

Gassho, Jundo

stlah

UPDATE: Only one day left to fill ... MAY 26th

[Tokan]

UPDATE: Only one day left to fill ... MAY 26th

Hi Jundo

I can be ino for the zazenkai on 26th May (27th May in my time zone).

Gassho, Tokan

satlah

[Jundo]

Hi Jundo

I can be ino for the zazenkai on 26th May (27th May in my time zone).

Gassho, Tokan

satlah

Cool!

Remind me, have you done it before? Look at the training lessons, and get ready!

https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...Training-Space

Gassho, J

SatLah

[Tokan]

Cool!

Remind me, have you done it before? Look at the training lessons, and get ready!

https://www.treeleaf.org/forums/foru...Training-Space

Gassho, J

SatLah

I sure have. I know the heart sutra in English, eko, and other bits by heart as I try to recite them every day before zazen. When I sit zazenkai offline I often 'pretend' to be the ino.

Gassho, Tokan

satlah