PZI Open Temple 1-Month Meditation Pass

Open Temple Reminder: SATURDAY AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Jan Brogan PDT October 29, 2021

Hello friends, the end of October Open Temple draws near. Join us for meditation tomorrow morning!

SATURDAY, October 30th: Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE – Tess Beasley will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE – Jan Brogan will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Join us on Sunday for a 1-Day Retreat with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley: Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT. Scholarships are available if you are in need, don't hesitate to ask [email protected].

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: FRIDAY AM Meditations w. Judy Swan EDT & Alison McCabe PDT October 28, 2021

Join us tomorrow for morning meditation!

FRIDAY, October 29th: Early Morning Meditations

EAST TEMPLE – Judy Swan will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with Caoshan's Fingers.

EAST KOAN: Someone asked, “The ancestors said that everyone has it, but I’m covered with the dust of the world and don’t know whether I do or not.” And Caoshan said, “Show me your hand.” Then he pointed to the questioner’s fingers: “One, two, three, four, five. Enough!”

WEST TEMPLE – Alison McCabe will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

And, join us this Sunday for a 1-Day Retreat with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley: Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: THURSDAY AM Meditations w. Marion Power EDT & Eduardo Fuentes PDT October 27, 2021

Hello friends, meditate with us in the Open Temple tomorrow!

THURSDAY, October 28th: Early Morning Meditations

EAST TEMPLE – Marion Power will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with According with the Way.

EAST KOAN: The heart-mind turns in accord with the ten thousand things. The pivot on which it turns is very deep.

WEST TEMPLE – Eduardo Fuentes will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with Linji's Take the Role of Host:

WEST KOAN: Wherever you are, just take the role of host, and that place will be a true place. – Pacific Zen Miscellaneous Koans, 38d

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Join us on Halloween Sunday for a 1-Day Retreat with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley: Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder for WEDNESDAY AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Corey Hitchcock PDT October 26, 2021

Your cushion awaits...

Meditate in the Open Temple tomorrow!

WEDNESDAY, October 27th: Early Morning Meditations

EAST TEMPLE – Tess Beasley will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with The Egg.

EAST KOAN:

When Qiyuan Xinggang had a profound opening, her teacher asked, “What was it like when you were gestating the spiritual embryo?”

She replied, “It solidified, deep and solitary.”

“When you gave birth, what was that like?”

“Being stripped completely bare.”

“What about when you met the Ancestor?”

“I met the Ancestor face to face."

—Pacific Zen Miscellaneous Koans, Case 53

WEST TEMPLE – Corey Hitchcock will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with Clouds Boil Rice.

WEST KOAN:

On the mountain, clouds boil rice. —Pacific Zen Miscellaneous Koans, Case 29a

(This is Dongshan’s quote from Transmission of the Lamp, in his commentary on Blue Cliff Record Case 96. The mountain refers to sacred Mount Wutai, dedicated to Manjushri.)

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Join us on Halloween Sunday for a 1-Day Retreat with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley: Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: TUESDAY AM Meditations w. Eduardo Fuentes in the East & West October 25, 2021

Your Open Temple cushion awaits...

Morning meditation continue every day this week through the 31st.

*The PZI Practice Intensive closes October 31st with Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT, a 1-Day Retreat with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley. Join us.

TUESDAY, October 26th: Early Morning Meditations

EAST TEMPLE – Eduardo Fuentes will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with Linji's Nothing To Do.

EAST KOAN: I’m just a person with nothing to do. —from The Record of Linji

WEST TEMPLE – Eduardo Fuentes will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with Linji's What Is It You Lack?

WEST KOAN: In your life right now, what is it you lack, what is it that practice must mend? —Pacific Zen Miscellaneous Koans, Case 38e

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: MONDAY AM Meditations w. Chris Gaffney EDT & Jan Brogan PDT October 24, 2021

Hello friends, two daily periods of morning meditation continue through the 31st. And, our Practice Intensive closes October 31st with Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT, a 1-Day Retreat with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley. Join us.

MONDAY October 25th Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE – Chris Gaffney will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE – Jan Brogan will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: SUNDAY EARLY AM Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Jan Black PDT October 23, 2021

Your cushions awaits in the Open Temple tomorrow for early morning meditation. Our October Intensive culminates next Sunday with Calling In the Ancestors, 10-4 PDT, with John Tarrant & Tess Beasley. Join us.

SUNDAY October 24th Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE – Jesse Cardin will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE – Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: SATURDAY EARLY AM Meditations w. Judy Swan EDT & Jan Black PDT October 22, 2021

Join us for morning meditation tomorrow in the Open Temple. Open Temple continues every day during sesshin.

SATURDAY October 23rd Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE – Judy Swan will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE – Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: FRIDAY EARLY AM Meditations w. Judy Swan EDT & Jan Black PDT October 21, 2021

Join us tomorrow for meditation in the Open Temple.

FRIDAY October 22 Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE – Judy Swan will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with Dongshan's Each Stitch.

EAST KOAN – Shenshan was mending clothes when Dongshan asked, “What are you doing?”

“Mending,” said Shenshan.

“How is it going?” asked Dongshan.

“One stitch follows another,” said Shenshan.

“We’ve been traveling together for twenty years and you’re still talking like that!” said Dongshan. “How can you be so clueless?”

“How do you mend, then?”

“With each stitch the whole earth is spewing flames,” said Dongshan.

WEST TEMPLE – Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Tomorrow's Open Temple: THURSDAY EARLY AM Meditations w. Marion Power EDT & Jan Black PDT October 20, 2021

Join us! The Open Temple continues every day during sesshin. You can still get an Open Temple Pass to access daily meditations through October 31st.

THURSDAY October 21 Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Marion Power will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE — Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Wednesday AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & PDT October 19, 2021

If you are not attending Sesshin you can still join us here all mornings through the end of the month.

Wednesday October 20 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE —Tess Beasley will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan

EAST KOAN —Mystery Koan

WEST TEMPLE —Corey Hitchcock will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with 99 Curves (MK7).

WEST KOAN — Not As They Appear: Things are not as they appear, nor are they otherwise. —Lankavatara Sutra

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Tuesday AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Jan Brogan PDT October 18, 2021

During Sesshin Oct 19-24 you can continue to spend mornings with the Open Temple leaders, and on through the end of the month.

Tuesday October 19 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE —David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Giong to Wild Places (MK73)

EAST KOAN —Going to Wild Places: People go to wild places to search for their true nature. Where is your true nature?

WEST TEMPLE —Jan Brogan will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with 99 Curves (MK7).

WEST KOAN — 99 Curves: Go straight on the narrow mountain road with 99 curves.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there.

Warmly, Corey

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Monday AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Jan Brogan PDT October 17, 2021

Meditations will continue on all mornings through the end of the month.

Monday October 18 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE —David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Voice of the Cuckoo (MK52)

EAST KOAN —Voice of the Cuckoo: For whom do you bathe and make yourself beautiful?

The cry of the cuckoo is calling you home.

Hundreds of flowers fall, yet her voice isn’t stilled,

even deep in jumbled mountains, it’s calling clearly. —Dongshan

WEST TEMPLE —Jan Brogan will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with Temple Bell (MK1).

WEST KOAN — Temple Bell: Stop the sound of that distant temple bell.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

Open Temple Reminder: SUNDAY EARLY AM Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Martha Perrier PDT October 16, 2021

Join us for early morning meditations in the Open Temple tomorrow.

SUNDAY October 17 Early Morning Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Jesse Cardin will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE — Martha Perrier will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Return to Temple at 10:30am for the Sunday Meditation & Talk with John Tarrant: Taking the Position of Host, Befriending Your Own Heart and Mind – Zen and the Art of Meditation, Part 3.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder for SATURDAY AM Meditations w. Holly Maiz in the East & West October 15, 2021

?Hello friends, join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple!

Last call to sign up for Fall Sesshin, a deep dive into the mysterious koans called "Miscellaneous," and get the Temple Pass FREE. Registration closes today.

SATURDAY October 16 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Holly Maiz will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with Save a Ghost, MK17.

EAST & WEST KOAN — Save a ghost.—PZI Miscellaneous Koans Case 17

WEST TEMPLE — Holly Maiz will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with Save a Ghost, MK17.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: FRIDAY AM Meditations w. Judy Swan EDT & Alison McCabe PDT October 14, 2021

Join us tomorrow for morning meditation in the Open Temple!

Friday, October 15 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Judy Swan will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with Birthplace in Karma, MK16c.

EAST KOAN — In the world of karma, everyone has a birthplace. What is yours? —PZI Miscellaneous Koans Case 16, Gateless Gate 49, Entangling Vines 10

WEST TEMPLE — Alison McCabe will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with The Diamond Sutra, MK19.

WEST KOAN —“All the Buddhas and the Buddha’s teachings arise from this sutra.” What is this sutra? “Abiding nowhere, your heart and mind come forth.” —PZI Miscellaneous Koans, Case 19

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: THURSDAY AM Meditations w. Marion Power EDT & Eduardo Fuentes PDT October 13, 2021

Join us for meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow!

Thursday, October 14 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Marion Power will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8 am EDT (or 4-5 am PDT), to sit with Yunmen's Coin Lost in the River.

EAST KOAN —The Coin Lost in the River: The coin lost in the river is found in the river. —Yunmen, PZI Miscellaneous Koans, Case 64.

WEST TEMPLE — Eduardo Fuentes will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7 am PDT (or 9-10 am EDT), with Linji's Solitary Brightness.

WEST KOAN — Solitary Brightness: There’s a solitary brightness without fixed shape or form. It knows how to listen to the teachings, it knows how to understand the teachings, it knows how to teach. That solitary brightness is you. —Linji, PZI Miscellaneous Koans, Case 38c.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Warmly,

Karin

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Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Wednesday AM Meditations w. David Parks & EDT & Corey Hitchcock PDT October 12, 2021

Wednesday October 1?3 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — ?David Parks ?will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with ?The heart of One Who Asks

EAST KOAN —The Heart of the One Who Asks: Mujaku was widowed at 32. She couldn’t get over her grief and became a nun. She asked the teacher Bukko, “What is Zen?” Bukko replied, “The heart of the one who asks is Zen; you can’t get it from someone else’s words.”

WEST TEMPLE —??? ?Corey Hitchcock will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with ?Dogs at Midnight.

WEST KOAN — Dogs at Midnight: Stop the dogs barking at midnight.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. ?Join me! Looking forward to it. ?Warmly, Corey

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TOMORROW's Open Temple: Tuesday AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Eduardo Fuentes PDT October 11, 2021

Tuesday October 12 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE —David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan

EAST KOAN —The Heart of the One Who Asks: Mujaku was widowed at 32. She couldn’t get over her grief and became a nun. She asked the teacher Bukko, “What is Zen?” Bukko replied, “The heart of the one who asks is Zen; you can’t get it from someone else’s words.”

WEST TEMPLE —Eduardo Fuentes will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with Mystery Koan.

WEST KOAN — Linji's True Person: There is a true person of no rank always coming and going through the portals of your face

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Monday AM Meditations w. Jan Black EDT & David Parks PDT October 10, 2021

Monday October 11 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan

EAST KOAN —Mystery Koan

WEST TEMPLE — Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with Mystery Koan.

WEST KOAN — Mystery Koan

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Sunday AM Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Martha Perrier PDT October 09, 2021

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Sunday October 10 Open Temple Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Jesse Cardin will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan

EAST KOAN —Mystery Koan

WEST TEMPLE —Martha Perrier will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with Mystery Koan.

WEST KOAN — Mystery Koan

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Saturday AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Chris Gaffney PDT October 08, 2021

Hello everyone, a reminder that you can join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple!

Get the Open Temple Pass to access daily meditations in October. Or, sign up for Fall Sesshin, and get the Temple Pass FREE.

Friday October 8 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Tess Beasley will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with a Mystery Koan

EAST KOAN —Mystery Koan

WEST TEMPLE — Chris Gaffney will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with Mystery Koan.

WEST KOAN — Mystery Koan

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

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Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

TOMORROW's Open Temple: Friday AM Meditations w. Judy Swan EDT & Alison McCabe PDT October 07, 2021

Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple!

Friday October 8 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — Judy Swan will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with PZI Miscellaneous Koans Case #6.

EAST KOAN —Immoveable Tree: Show me an immovable tree in a high wind.

WEST TEMPLE — Alison McCabe will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with PZI Miscellaneous Koans Case #7.

WEST KOAN — 99 Curves: Go straight on the narrow mountain road with 99 curves.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

Open Temple Reminder: Thursday AM Meditations w. Marion Power EDT & Eduardo Fuentes PDT October 06, 2021

Join us tomorrow for morning meditation in the Open Temple!

EAST TEMPLE — Marion Power is holding a cushion for you in the East Temple (7-8amEDT & 4-5am PDT) with PZI Miscellaneous Koans Case #25.

EAST KOAN — War (MK25): Stop the war.

WEST TEMPLE — Eduardo Fuentes will welcome you in the West Temple (6-7amPDT & 9-10am EDT) with PZI Miscellaneous Koans Case #38a.

EAST KOAN — Linji's Nothing I Dislike (MK38a): There is nothing I dislike.

Feel free to attend any and all sessions, whether East or West!

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

www.pacificzen.org

Reminder: Wednesday Open Temple: AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Chris Gaffney PDT October 05, 2021

Hello all, join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple!

Sign up for Fall Sesshin—your Open Temple Pass payment goes towards the sesshin fee. Join us!

Wednesday October 6 Meditations:

EAST TEMPLE — David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT), to sit with Case #38d from the Miscellaneous Koans.

WEST TEMPLE — Chris Gaffney will welcome you in the West Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT), with a Mystery Koan.

EAST KOAN – Take the Role of Host (MK38d): Wherever you are, just take the role of host, and that place will be a true place. —Linji

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

www.pacificzen.org

Tuesday Open Temple, TOMORROW: AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Chris Gaffney PDT October 04, 2021

Hello Friends — Join us tomorrow for morning meditation in the Open Temple.

Tuesday Morning Meditations, October 5:

EAST TEMPLE – David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with Case #24b from the Miscellaneous Koans.

WEST TEMPLE – Chris Gaffney will welcome you in the Western Temple, from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with a Mystery Koan.

EAST KOAN:

I Ride the Water Buffalo (MK24b): As I walk, I ride the water buffalo. —Fu Dashi (Mahasattva Fu)

Come to any or all sessions, as you like, whether East or West. See you there.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Reminder: Monday Open Temple Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Jan Black PDT October 03, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us tomorrow for early morning meditation in the Open Temple! (Not too late to get an Open Temple Pass to access daily meditations in October.)

Monday Morning Meditation, October 4:

EAST TEMPLE — David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple, from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with Case #66 from the Miscellaneous Koans.

WEST TEMPLE — Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with a Mystery Koan.

EAST KOAN:

Storehouse of Treasures (MK66):

The storehouse of treasures opens of itself. You may take them and use them any way you wish. —Dogen

You're invited to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

See you there.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: SUNDAY Early Morning Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Jan Black PDT October 02, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple, tomorrow! Attend any or all sessions, whether East or West.

Sunday Morning Meditation, October 3:

EAST TEMPLE — Jesse Cardin will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE — Jan Black will welcome you in the West Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with a Mystery Koan.

John Tarrant's Sunday Meditation & Talk, Zen & the Art of Meditation, follows at 10:30am PDT.

(Register here for John's Talk)

See you in the temple.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Saturday Open Temple, TOMORROW: AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Alison McCabe PDT October 01, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Saturday Morning Meditation, October 2:

EAST TEMPLE — Tess Beasley will hold a cushion for you in the East Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a Mystery Koan.

WEST TEMPLE — Alison McCabe will welcome you in the West Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #2 from the PZI Miscellaneous Koans.

WEST TEMPLE KOAN:

The Fire Across the River (MK2): Put out the fire across the river.

Feel free to attend any or all sessions, whether East or West!

See you there.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Friday Reminder: October Open Temple Pass: Morning meditations begin tomorrow September 30, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow October 1st-31st. Karin Pfluger and I will be sending you daily reminders with leaders' names and their Miscellaneous (or Mystery) Koans for the next morning.

You received your Open Temple zoom link either in your registration receipt, or in the email that went out yesterday. If you do not have it yet, please contact one of us. Karin will be on duty tomorrow through next Wednesday.

Warmest regards for a deep dive together this month. Your cushion is being held - see you in the temple!

Corey & Karin

OPENING DAY

Friday Morning Meditation, October 1st:

KOAN EAST —Judy Swan will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with Shelter:

Taking the form of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of great compassion, find shelter for the homeless one.

KOAN WEST — Chris Gaffney will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with a mystery koan.

Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

Admin OPs, ?Membership & Donation Coordinator

510.524.9575

Open Temple Reminder: Sunday AM Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Sarah Bender PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow!

Early Morning Meditation, Sunday June 13:

Eastern Temple — Jesse Cardin will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple — Sarah Bender will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #57 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan — Case #57: Zhaozhou’s Greatest Way Isn’t Difficult

A student asked Zhaozhou, “'The greatest way is not difficult if you don’t pick and choose.’ What is not picking and choosing?” Zhaozhou said, “‘Above the heavens, below the heavens, I am alone and honored.’" “But that’s still picking and choosing.”“Idiot! Where’s the picking and choosing?”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

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Also tomorrow —

Sunday Meditation & Talk with John Tarrant:

Return to the Digital Temple at 10:30am PDT tomorrow for John Tarrant's Sunday Meditation & Talk: The Lion with Golden Hair

Register here (pay ZERO or 10 as you can)

W?ith warm wishes, Karin ?

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: Sunday AM Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Sarah Bender PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow!

Early Morning Meditation, Sunday June 13:

Eastern Temple — Jesse Cardin will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple — Sarah Bender will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #57 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan — Case #57: Zhaozhou’s Greatest Way Isn’t Difficult

A student asked Zhaozhou, “'The greatest way is not difficult if you don’t pick and choose.’ What is not picking and choosing?” Zhaozhou said, “‘Above the heavens, below the heavens, I am alone and honored.’" “But that’s still picking and choosing.”“Idiot! Where’s the picking and choosing?”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

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Also tomorrow —

Sunday Meditation & Talk with John Tarrant:

Return to the Digital Temple at 10:30am PDT tomorrow for John Tarrant's Sunday Meditation & Talk: The Lion with Golden Hair

Register here (pay ZERO or 10 as you can)

W?ith warm wishes, Karin ?

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83056199163?pwd=WGoxN1BOSUU3SHRpSkZqQjg0L21SQT09

Open Temple Reminder - Early morning meditations continue, PLUS Meditation 3 hour Intensives! JoIn one or all: 6-7am, 7-10am, 12-3pm PDT July 14, 2021

Hello fellow pilgrims.

Tomorrow, Saturday, the temple will be open for early morning meditation and also for our Saturday Intensive.

Join us for any or all of these offerings!

A few members of a PZI Saturday meditation group will be hosting our PZI Saturday Intensives on June 12 and 19: Jan Black, Carla Thomas, Judith Swan and Chris Gaffney.

—Our meditation group (founded by Vertiginous Direct Encounter, aka Jan Brogan) has found that the combination of two hours of koan meditation followed by a one hour of conversation can have a potent effect. We’ve been gratefully surprised at what’s been offered us during these encounters. So we offer them to you for exploration. It is highly desirable that you commit, if possible, to the entire three hour session. The stew needs to simmer, hope to see you in the pot.

—Chris

The Saturday Intensive is made up of two 3-hour blocks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Each block is made up of two hours of meditation, followed by an hour of conversation. You can choose a morning block or an afternoon block, or be there for both!

Here is the full schedule for Saturday, June 12:

Early Morning Meditation

Eastern Temple: Jesse Cardin will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple: Chris Gaffney will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #80 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan: CASE #80: Zhaozhou and an Infant’s Sixth Sense:

A student asked Zhaozhou, “Does a newborn baby have consciousness?”
Zhaozhou said, “Tossing a ball on rushing waters.”
The went on to ask Touzi, “What does ‘tossing a ball on rushing waters’ mean?”
Touzi said, “Moment after moment, it never stops flowing.”

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Saturday Intensive Meditation

Morning Block: 7-10am PDT (10am-1pm EDT)

Chris Gaffney will begin the Saturday Intensive in our open temple. He will sit with Blue Cliff Record Case #25:

Morning Koan: CASE #25: The Hermit of Lotus Flower Peak Doesn’t Stay

The hermit of lotus flower peak held up her staff, saying to the group gathered around her. "When the ancestors reached here, why didn’t they decide to stay here?" Everyone was silent, so she answered herself. "Because it has no power for the Path."
Then she asked, "What does it come to in the end?" She answered her own question again, "I put my staff across my shoulders and set off without a backward glance, going straight into the endless mountains."

Afternoon Block: 12-3pm PDT (3-6pm EDT)

Carla Thomas will welcome you in the afternoon temple. She will sit with Blue CLiff Record Case #2

Afternoon Koan: CASE #2: Zhaozhou’s Greatest Way Isn’t Difficult

Zhaozhou taught, “’The greatest way isn’t difficult if you don’t pick and choose.’ As soon as I speak, you’ll think, ‘That’s picking and choosing,’ or ‘That’s clear.’ But I don’t identify with clarity. Can you live like that?”

A student asked, “If you don’t identify with clarity, what do you live by?”
“I don’t know.”
“If you don’t know, why do you say that you don’t identify with clarity?”
“When you ask the question you already have it. Make your bow and step back.”

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See you there! The lamps will be lit....

Warmly,

Karin & Corey of PZI

--

Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

Open Temple Pass - Morning reminder for Thursday morning meditations July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Thursday Morning Meditation, June 10:

KOAN EAST — Marion Power will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — Jonathan Meyers will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #17 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Xianglin’s Why Bodhidharma Came from the West (BCR #17)

A student asked Xianglin, “Why did Bodhidharma come from the West?”
Xianglin said, “Sitting for a long time is tiring.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

See you there.

Open Temple Pass - Morning reminder for Wednesday morning meditations July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

(I will be ringing you in - in the Western Temple at 6am PDT.)

Your recurring zoom link is in your emailed receipt.

Wednesday Morning Meditation, June 9:

KOAN EAST — David Parks will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with Case #11 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Huangbo Wants You to Find Today (BCR #11)

Huangbo said, “You're all chugging down the dregs. If you run around like this, where will you meet today? Haven’t you figured out that in the whole country there is not a single Chan teacher?”

A monastic stepped forward and asked, “But what about all those places where people are guiding students and leading gatherings?”

Huangbo said, “I didn’t say no Chan, only no Chan teachers.”

Huangbo said, “You're all gulping down the brewers dregs. If you keep running around like this, where will you find today? Don’t you know yet that there isn’t a single Chan teacher in the whole country?”

A student stepped forward and asked, “But what about all those places where people are guiding students and leading communities?”

Huangbo said, “I didn’t say no Chan; it’s only a matter of no teachers.”

KOAN WEST — Corey Hitchcock will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #100 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Baling's Coral Moon (BCR #100)

A student asked Baling, “What is the blown-hair sword?”

Baling said, “Each branch of coral holds up the light of the moon.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

See you there.

--

Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

Tuesday Temple Reminder: AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Allison McCabe PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow!

(Reminder: Recurring link for the Open Temple is in your registration receipt email.)

Tuesday Morning Meditation, June 8:

KOAN EAST — David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with Case #6 from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — Allison McCabe will welcome you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #89 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Yunmen's Good Day (BCR #6)

Yunmen addressed the assembly and said, "I am not asking you about the days before the fifteenth of the month. What about after the fifteenth? Come and give me a word about those days." And he himself gave the answer for them, "Every day is a good day."

Yunyan Asks Daowu About Hands and Eyes (BCR #89)

Yunyan asked Daowu, “How does the bodhisattva of great compassion use all those hands and eyes?”

Daowu answered, “It’s like reaching behind you for a pillow in the middle of the night.” “I understand.” “What do you understand?” “The whole body is hands and eyes.”

“That’s very well expressed, but it only says 80%.” “What would you say, older brother?” “All through the body are hands and eyes.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples!

See you there.

With warm wishes, Karin

Open Temple Reminder: Monday AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Jonathan Meyers PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow!

Monday Morning Meditation, June 7:

KOAN EAST — David Parks will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with Case #3 from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — Jonathan Meyers will welcome you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #6 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Master Ma Is Unwell (BCR Case #3)

Great Ancestor Ma was seriously ill. The chief priest of the temple asked him, "Master, how are you feeling these days?" Master Ma said, "Sun Face Buddha, Moon Face Buddha."

Yunmen's Day of the Full Moon (BCR Case #6)

Yunmen said, “I’m not asking you about before the full moon. Come and say a word or two about after the full moon.” And he himself replied, “Every day is a good day.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

See you there.

With warm wishes, Karin

Open Temple Reminder: Sunday AM Meditations w. Jesse Cardin EDT & Chris Gaffney PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Morning Meditation, Sunday June 6:

KOAN EAST — Jesse Cardin will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — Chris Gaffney will welcome you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) to sit a second day with Case #78 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Sixteen Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath (BCR Case #78)

In the old days there were sixteen bodhisattvas. When it was time to bathe they got into the bath together. They suddenly realized the cause of water and said, “This subtle touch releases the brightness. We have become the daughters and sons of the Buddha.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

See you there.

With warm wishes, Karin

Open Temple Reminder: Saturday AM Meditations with Jesse Cardin EDT & Chris Gaffney PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow:

Saturday morning, June 5:

KOAN EAST — Jesse Cardin will hold a cushion for you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — Chris Gaffney will welcome you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) to sit with Case #78, a koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Sixteen Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath (BCR Case #78)

In the old days there were sixteen bodhisattvas. When it was time to bathe they got into the bath together. They suddenly realized the cause of water and said, “This subtle touch releases the brightness. We have become the daughters and sons of the Buddha.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples—no coastal exclusivity!

See you there.

With warm wishes, Karin

Wednesday Open Temple: FINAL DAY June 30th, Expanded Hours 4-7am PDT (& 7-10am EDT) July 14, 2021

Dear friends, join us for early morning meditation in our final Open Temple tomorrow! This has been PZI's first ever online open temple, made possible by many hearts and minds, including you.

Enter the Temple here:

The Temple will be open for three hours with an abundance of practice leaders and koans from The Blue Cliff Record, from 4-7am PDT (& 7-10am EDT.) Join us for any or all sessions:

Early Morning Meditation, Final Day, Wednesday June 30:

Open Temple Hour 1: 4-5am PDT (7-8am EDT) — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple with a mystery koan.

Open Temple Hour 2: 5-6am PDT (8-9am EDT) — Chris Gaffney and Jan Black will welcome you in the "bridge" Western Temple with a mystery koan.

Open Temple Hour 3: 6-7am PDT (9-10am EDT) — Corey Hitchcock will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT with a mystery koan.

Let's gather in the Open Temple tomorrow on the last day of our June Intensive!

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83056199163?pwd=WGoxN1BOSUU3SHRpSkZqQjg0L21SQT09

Tuesday Open Temple: Expanded hours tomorrow June 29, 4-7am PDT (& 7-10am EDT) July 14, 2021

Hello bodhisattvas, join us for expanded hours in the Open Temple tomorrow!

Your link for the rest of June:

The Temple will be open for three hours with an array of practice leaders and koans, from 4-7am PDT (& 7-10am EDT.) Join us for any or all sessions:

Early Morning Meditation, Tuesday June 29:

Open Temple Hour 1: 4-5am PDT (7-8am EDT) — Judy Swan will welcome you in the Eastern Temple with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Open Temple Hour 2: 5-6am PDT (8-9am EDT) — Chris Gaffney and Jan Black will welcome you in the "bridge" Western Temple with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Open Temple Hour 3: 6-7am PDT (9-10am EDT) — Alison McCabe will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT with BCR Case #86, Yunmen Has a Light.

Hope to see you there!

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83056199163?pwd=WGoxN1BOSUU3SHRpSkZqQjg0L21SQT09

UPDATE: EXPANDED 3-Hour Open Temple, Early Mornings Monday - Wednesday July 14, 2021

UPDATE!

Dear fellow travelers, enjoy expanded hours in the Open Temple these last days of June!

The Open Temple will be in session for three hours each morning, June 28 - 30, with an array of practice leaders throughout. Join us for any or all sessions while the temple is open from 4-7am PDT (7-10am EDT.) Here's our expanded schedule for tomorrow:

Early Morning Meditation, Monday June 28:

Open Temple Hour 1: 4-5am PDT (7-8am EDT) — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple with a mystery koan.

Open Temple Hour 2: 5-6am PDT (8-9am EDT) — Chris Gaffney and Jan Black will welcome you in the Western Temple with a mystery koan.

Open Temple Hour 3: 6-7am PDT (9-10am EDT) — Jan Brogan will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT with a mystery koan.

All mystery koans continue to be offered from The Blue Cliff Record. Hope to see you there.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Open Temple Reminder: Monday AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Jan Brogan PDT July 14, 2021

Dear bodhisattvas — join us tomorrow for early morning meditation in the Open Temple.

Some of you have been in the Open Temple this past week, others in Summer Sesshin; it will be good to sit all together again for these last days of June!

Early Morning Meditation, Monday June 28

Eastern Temple — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple — Jan Brogan will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

With warm wishes,

Karin

NEW LINK 6/23-6/30 - Open Temple Pass SESSHIN WEEK Reminder July 14, 2021

Dear friends — PZI is in Summer Sesshin. And early morning meditation continues in the Open Temple. This email is the only Open Temple Reminder for the upcoming Sesshin Week, June 23 - 27.

Be sure to KEEP this email for reference!

Temple Pass holders: If you are not joining sesshin, be sure to use this NEW LINK

starting Wednesday morning, June 23, and onwards throughout the rest of June.

Early Morning Meditation Schedule, Wednesday June 23 - Sunday June 27

Eastern Temple — A practice leader will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT):

Wednesday, June 23 -- Tess Beasley
Thursday, June 24 -- Judy Swan
Friday, June 25 -- Tess Beasley
Saturday, June 26 -- Judy Swan
Sunday, June 27 -- Tess Beasley

Western Temple — A practice leader will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT).

Wednesday, June 23 -- Tess Beasley
Thursday, June 24 -- Jan Black
Friday, June 25 -- Tess Beasley
Saturday, June 26 -- Jan Black
Sunday, June 27 -- Tess Beasley

Koans — Practice leaders will offer koans every morning, from the magnificent Blue Cliff Record.

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples. Enjoy your morning meditations.

With warmest regards,

Corey & Karin

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Open Temple Reminder: Tuesday AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Jan Brogan PDT July 14, 2021

Dear friends — Join us tomorrow for early morning meditation in the Open Temple.

Early Morning Meditation, Tuesday June 22

Eastern Temple — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple — Jan Brogan will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with the second part of Case #1 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan — Case #1B: Emperor Wu Questions Bodhidharma

Bodhidharma crossed the Yangtze River and went to the Kingdom of Wei. The emperor raised this matter with his advisor, Duke Zhi. The advisor asked, “Your Majesty, do you know who that Indian sage was?” “No, I don’t,” said the emperor. “That was Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, carrying the seal of the Buddha's heart and mind.” The emperor felt a sudden regret and said, "Send a messenger to call him back." Duke Zhi said, “Your Majesty, even if everyone in the kingdom went after him, he wouldn’t return.”

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Open Temple Reminder: Monday AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Chris Gaffney PDT July 14, 2021

Dear friends — Join us tomorrow for early morning meditation in the Open Temple.

Early Morning Meditation, Monday June 21:

Eastern Temple — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple — Chris Gaffney will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #86 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan — Case #86: Yunmen Has a Light

Yunmen taught, “Everybody has a light inside. When you’re looking for it, you can’t see; it’s dark, dark, hidden. What is this light that everybody has?” He himself answered, “The kitchen pantry, the entrance gate.” Then he said, “It’s better to have nothing than something good.”

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Open Temple Reminder: EARLY AM Meditations w. Tess Beasley EDT & Sarah Bender PDT July 14, 2021

Dear friends — Join us for early morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Early Morning Meditation, Sunday June 20

Eastern Temple — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple — Sarah Bender will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

With warm wishes,

Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

www.pacificzen.org

Open Temple Reminder: Early Morning Meditation PLUS Saturday Intensive TOMORROW July 14, 2021

Hello fellow pilgrims.

The Temple will be open tomorrow for early morning meditation and also for our final Saturday Intensive.

Join us for any or all of these offerings!

A few members of a PZI meditation group will be hosting the Saturday Intensive on June 19th: Judith Swan and Chris Gaffney.

—Our group has found that the combination of two hours of koan meditation followed by one hour of conversation can have a potent effect—we’ve been gratefully surprised at what’s been offered us during these encounters. So we're offering this to you on Saturday. It is highly desirable that you commit, if possible, to the entire three-hour session. The stew needs to simmer, hope to see you in the pot.

—Chris

The Saturday Intensive is made up of two 3-hour blocks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Each block is made up of two hours of meditation, followed by an hour of conversation. You can choose a morning block or an afternoon block, or be there for both!

Here is the full schedule for Saturday, June 19th:

Early Morning Meditation

Eastern Temple: Jesse Cardin will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple: Alison McCabe will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #83 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan: Case #83 - Yunmen’s Ancient Buddhas and the Pillar

Yunmen, teaching the community, said, “The ancient buddhas and the pillar merge. What level of mental activity is this?”Yunmen then answered himself, “On South Mountain clouds gather, on North Mountain rain falls."

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Saturday Intensive

Morning Block: 7-10am PDT (10am-1pm EDT)

Chris Gaffney will begin the Saturday Intensive in our open temple. He will sit with Blue Cliff Record Case #80:

Morning Koan: Case #80 - Zhaozhou and an Infant’s Sixth Sense

A student asked Zhaozhou, “Does a newborn baby have consciousness?”

Zhaozhou said, “Tossing a ball on rushing waters.” They went on to ask Touzi, “What does ‘tossing a ball on rushing waters’ mean?” Touzi said, “Moment after moment, it never stops flowing.”

Afternoon Block: 12-3pm PDT (3-6pm EDT)

Judith Swan will welcome you in the afternoon temple. She will sit with Blue Cliff Record Case #74:

Afternoon Koan: Case #74 - Jinnui and the Rice Pail

At each meal, Master Jinniu himself would bring the rice bucket to the front of the Zen hall, dance there and laugh loudly, saying, "Dear Bodhisattvas, come and eat rice!"

(Xuedou said, "Although he behaved that way, he was not being kind.")

A monk asked Changqing, "An ancient worthy said, 'Dear Bodhisattvas, come and eat rice.' What does it mean?" Changquing said, "That is exactly like praising and giving thanks to the rice.”

****

See you there! The lamps will be lit...

Warmly,

Karin & Corey of PZI

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Open Temple Reminder: Early Morning Meditation PLUS Saturday Intensive TOMORROW July 14, 2021

Hello fellow pilgrims.

The Temple will be open tomorrow for early morning meditation and also for our final Saturday Intensive.

Join us for any or all of these offerings!

A few members of a PZI meditation group will be hosting the Saturday Intensive on June 19th: Judith Swan and Chris Gaffney.

—Our group has found that the combination of two hours of koan meditation followed by one hour of conversation can have a potent effect—we’ve been gratefully surprised at what’s been offered us during these encounters. So we're offering this to you on Saturday. It is highly desirable that you commit, if possible, to the entire three-hour session. The stew needs to simmer, hope to see you in the pot.

—Chris

The Saturday Intensive is made up of two 3-hour blocks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Each block is made up of two hours of meditation, followed by an hour of conversation. You can choose a morning block or an afternoon block, or be there for both!

Here is the full schedule for Saturday, June 19th:

Early Morning Meditation

Eastern Temple: Jesse Cardin will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Temple: Alison McCabe will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #83 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan: Case #83 - Yunmen’s Ancient Buddhas and the Pillar

Yunmen, teaching the community, said, “The ancient buddhas and the pillar merge. What level of mental activity is this?”Yunmen then answered himself, “On South Mountain clouds gather, on North Mountain rain falls."

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Saturday Intensive

Morning Block: 7-10am PDT (10am-1pm EDT)

Chris Gaffney will begin the Saturday Intensive in our open temple. He will sit with Blue Cliff Record Case #80:

Morning Koan: Case #80 - Zhaozhou and an Infant’s Sixth Sense

A student asked Zhaozhou, “Does a newborn baby have consciousness?”

Zhaozhou said, “Tossing a ball on rushing waters.” They went on to ask Touzi, “What does ‘tossing a ball on rushing waters’ mean?” Touzi said, “Moment after moment, it never stops flowing.”

Afternoon Block: 12-3pm PDT (3-6pm EDT)

Judith Swan will welcome you in the afternoon temple. She will sit with Blue Cliff Record Case #74:

Afternoon Koan: Case #74 - Jinnui and the Rice Pail

At each meal, Master Jinniu himself would bring the rice bucket to the front of the Zen hall, dance there and laugh loudly, saying, "Dear Bodhisattvas, come and eat rice!"

(Xuedou said, "Although he behaved that way, he was not being kind.")

A monk asked Changqing, "An ancient worthy said, 'Dear Bodhisattvas, come and eat rice.' What does it mean?" Changquing said, "That is exactly like praising and giving thanks to the rice.”

****

See you there! The lamps will be lit...

Warmly,

Karin & Corey of PZI

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

Friday Reminder: Morning meditations with Tess Beasley (EDT) & David Longerbeam (PDT) July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Friday is the last day to register for Summer Sesshin. (Scholarship options for members contact Jan Black to discuss: [email protected])

Friday Morning Meditation, June 18:

KOAN EAST — Tess Beasley will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — David longerbeam will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #45 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Zhaozhou’s Cloth Robe:

The ten thousand dharmas come to one.

Where does the one come to?

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

See you there.

--

Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

Reminder: Thursday Morning in the Open Temple with Marion Power (EDT) & Jan Black (PDT July 14, 2021

Hi everyone - A reminder to use your Open Temple Pass to join us. The zoom link is in your receipt.

Thursday Morning Meditation, June 17:

KOAN EAST — Marion Power will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with a mystery koan from The Blue Cliff Record.

KOAN WEST — Jan Black will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #49 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Sansheng's Golden Fish (BCR #49)

Sansheng asked Xuefeng, “I‘m the golden carp who has passed through the net, but I wonder what to eat now.”

Xuefeng said, “I’ll wait for you to come out of the net, and then I’ll tell you.”

“A spiritual friend to fifteen hundred people and you still can’t hold a koan conversation!”

“Well, I’m old, and as head of the temple I have a lot on my mind.”

Feel free to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

See you there. Warmly, Corey

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Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

Reminder: Wednesday June 16 OPEN TEMPLE with David Parks (EDT) & Corey Hitchcock (PDT) July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY Morning Meditation, June 16:

KOAN EAST — David Parks will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) to sit with case #52 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Zhaozhou's Stone Bridge (Case #52): A monastic said to Zhaozhou, "The stone bridge of Zhaozhou is widely renowned, but coming here I find only a set of stepping stones."

Zhaozhou said, "You see only the stepping stones and do not see the stone bridge."

The monastic said, "What is the stone bridge?"

Zhaozhou said, "It lets donkeys cross over and horses cross over."

KOAN WEST —Corey Hitchcock will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #14 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Yunmen's Say Something in Response (Case #14): A student asked Yunmen, “What is the teaching that lasts a lifetime?” Yunmen said, “Say something in response.”

See you there!

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Corey Hitchcock

Pacific Zen Institute

?Interpreter of the Wild?

Tuesday Open Temple Reminder: AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Jan Black PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Early Morning Meditation, Tuesday June 15

Eastern Temple — David Parks will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with Case #62 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Eastern Koan — Case #62: Yunmen's One Treasure

Yunmen, instructing the assembly, said, “Inside heaven and earth, in the center of the cosmos, there is one treasure, hidden in the body. It picks up the lantern and walks into the meditation hall; it brings the temple gate and puts it on top of the lantern.”

Western Temple — Jan Black will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #67 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan — Case #67: Emperor Wu Requests Explanation of a Sutra

Emperor Wu asked Mahasattva Fu to explain the Diamond Sutra. The Mahasattva then went up to the teaching seat. He shook the lectern once and immediately came down. The Emperor was startled. Duke Zhi asked, "Your Majesty, do you understand?" "No, I don't." "Mahasattva Fu has finished explaining the sutra."

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

With warm wishes, Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin

www.pacificzen.org

Open Temple Reminder: Monday AM Meditations w. David Parks EDT & Jan Black PDT July 14, 2021

Dear Friends — Join us for morning meditation in the Open Temple tomorrow.

Early Morning Meditation, Monday June 14

Eastern Temple — David Parks will welcome you in the Eastern Temple from 7-8am EDT (or 4-5am PDT) with Case #55 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Eastern Koan — Case #55: Daowu and Jianyuan Offer Condolences

One day Daowu, accompanied by his disciple Jianyuan went to visit a family in which a funeral was to take place, in order to express sympathy. Jianyuan touched the coffin and said, "Tell me, please, is this life or is this death?" Daowu said, "I don't say life; I don't say death." Jianyuan said, "Why don't you tell me?" Daowu said, "I won't say, I won't say."

Western Temple — Jan Black will hold a cushion for you in the Western Temple from 6-7am PDT (or 9-10am EDT) with Case #1 from The Blue Cliff Record.

Western Koan — Case #1: Bodhidharma's Vast Emptiness

Emperor Wu asked the great teacher Bodhidharma, “What is the first principle of the holy teaching?” Bodhidharma said, “Vast emptiness, nothing holy.” “Who are you, standing here in front of me?” asked the emperor. “I don’t know,” said Bodhidharma. The emperor didn’t understand.

You're invited to attend any or all sessions in the Eastern and Western Temples.

With warm wishes, Karin

Karin Pfluger

Pacific Zen Institute

Web Coordination & General Admin