6th January, 2023
Wolf Moon 4:08 pm mst
Dear All,
Happy New Year, the year of the Water Rabbit. This Year embodies yin, 陰, the symbol of femininity, darkness, mystery and moon. It is present in valleys and streams and may manifest as ease. fluidity, stillness, and contemplation. In the Chinese zodiac, this Year represents 'hope'. Though what does this mean? What part of us is searching and for what?
During the past year, countless of you have written to me, hoping to come to BZC. You wrote about intentions, dreams, and past experiences. And yet, very few ever came and I'm wondering what keeps you from walking in the door. Indeed, it's difficult to come to a new place, begin meditating and practicing with a teacher and others you've never met. Perhaps you've practiced elsewhere and it wasn't what you were looking for.
It's not easy starting something new or reigniting something you've done in the past. I cordially invite each of you who have written to me this past year to come to BZC. Come just once and see what it is you're hoping to find. I promise it will be right under your seat.
Finally, I want to thank all of you for supporting the Zen Center during 2022. Each of you make a difference and keep the doors open for everyone who comes either in person or via the virtual platform, Zoom.
I hope you will consider joining us for meditation:
Tuesday-Friday mornings: 7:00-8:10am
Tuesday evenings 6:00-7:10pm
Saturday mornings: 8:00-9:10am
Best wishes for the New Year,
Jisen, Head Teacher and Practitioner
Rabbits by Takeuchi Seiho 1864-1942
Wolf Moon 4:08 pm mst
Dear All,
Happy New Year, the year of the Water Rabbit. This Year embodies yin, 陰, the symbol of femininity, darkness, mystery and moon. It is present in valleys and streams and may manifest as ease. fluidity, stillness, and contemplation. In the Chinese zodiac, this Year represents 'hope'. Though what does this mean? What part of us is searching and for what?
During the past year, countless of you have written to me, hoping to come to BZC. You wrote about intentions, dreams, and past experiences. And yet, very few ever came and I'm wondering what keeps you from walking in the door. Indeed, it's difficult to come to a new place, begin meditating and practicing with a teacher and others you've never met. Perhaps you've practiced elsewhere and it wasn't what you were looking for.
It's not easy starting something new or reigniting something you've done in the past. I cordially invite each of you who have written to me this past year to come to BZC. Come just once and see what it is you're hoping to find. I promise it will be right under your seat.
Finally, I want to thank all of you for supporting the Zen Center during 2022. Each of you make a difference and keep the doors open for everyone who comes either in person or via the virtual platform, Zoom.
I hope you will consider joining us for meditation:
Tuesday-Friday mornings: 7:00-8:10am
Tuesday evenings 6:00-7:10pm
Saturday mornings: 8:00-9:10am
Best wishes for the New Year,
Jisen, Head Teacher and Practitioner
Rabbits by Takeuchi Seiho 1864-1942
It's said that a Wolf Moon offers greater opportunity for reflection.
What if sitting here, we discovered something we didn’t already know. Who is it that shifts from moment to moment, year to year? How is it to sit here peering into the mystery, into whatever lies beyond the edge of knowing.
