Winter Ango 2012

Three-week Intensive Zen Practice

January 28 – February 17

Boundless Way Temple, Worcester, MA

In the tradition of Buddha’s sangha, we will be gathering to support each other in deepening our commitment to Zen practice.  There are several ways you can participate in this Ango:

- Ango opening ceremony and Jukai on January 28th at 7:30 p.m.

- Residential Practice at the Temple

• Sesshin practice schedule – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. / meals and lodging provided
• Advance registration required  (contact boundlesswayzen@gmail.com or see online registration form at http://www.boundlesswayzen.org/Registration/Ango.html)
• For those interested in residency at the temple, the cost is:
  • $55 per day
  • $350 for any combination of 7 days
  • $675 for any combination of 14 days
  • $950 for the entire 3 weeks

- Attendance at any of the daily practice periods

• Morning practice 6 to 8 a.m. with dokusan
• Late morning practice 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with sutra service and teisho
• Afternoon practice 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with dokusan
• Evening practice 7 to 9 p.m. – teisho and dokusan
• Suggested donation of $5 – $50 for the day or any part of it

- Make a commitment to intensify your Zen practice/study at home

- Ango closing ceremony on February 17 at 7:30 p.m.  (This will include a shuso hossen ceremony for Ed Oberholtzer)

David Dae An Rynick Roshi and Melissa Myozen Blacker Roshi will be in residence for the whole retreat. James Ishmael Ford Roshi and Josh Munen Bartok Osho will be offering dharma talks and dokusan along with other Boundless Way Dharma Teachers.