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Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo

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The Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo is a dharani, an exhortation designed to produce specific energy though the articulation of sound. The Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo, or the Ten-Phrase Life Prolonging Kannon, evokes the compassionate and eternal nature of our life. For the words to this chant, see the Hazy Moon Chant Book.

Identity of Relative and Absolute

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The Identity of Relative and Absolute is a poem about the enlightened mind written by our Dharma ancestor Shitou (Jap: Sekito Kisen) in the 8th century and chanted in our services. For the words to this chant, see the Hazy Moon Chant Book.

Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra

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The most commonly chanted sutra in Mahayana Buddhism, the Heart Sutra expounds the core, or heart, of the Buddha’s teaching. For the words to this chant, see the Hazy Moon Chant Book.

CeremonyThe Light of a New Year

The Light of a New Year

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The Light of a New Year

Under the bright shine of a supermoon, the Hazy Moon Sangha marked its 20th consecutive New Year’s Eve ceremony. Concluding the annual Year-End Sesshin, participants dedicated the merit of their practice through all space and time by chanting a full service; performing the atonement ritual of Fusatsu; and generating auspicious blessings of peace, wisdom, and […]

NewsVickie Reiju Cumberland’s Jukai

Vickie Reiju Cumberland’s Jukai

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Vickie Reiju Cumberland’s Jukai

When Vickie Cumberland attended her first formal Zen retreat five years ago, she drove eight hours from Kansas City to Cincinnati to sit with a fledging group that would later become the Dewdrop Sangha, an affiliate of the Hazy Moon. Since then, she has practiced at the Hazy Moon and at retreats in Ohio, Wisconsin, […]

NewsNate Kojun Hayes’ Jukai

Nate Kojun Hayes’ Jukai

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Nate Kojun Hayes’ Jukai

After practicing with Maezen Sensei at retreats around the country, Nate Hayes returned to the Hazy Moon from his home in Athens, Ohio, for his Jukai, receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts and the dharma name Kojun, which means “genuine effort.”

CeremonyFusatsu

Fusatsu

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Fusatsu

Fusatsu, our service of atonement, is one of the most beautiful and profound ceremonies in the Zen tradition.

PracticeThe Language of Zen

The Language of Zen

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The Language of Zen

At the Hazy Moon, we use many Zen terms carried forward from ancient monastic practice. Here is a glossary of words and phrases that you may encounter when you practice in a Zendo. Explanations of other Zen ceremonies and activities are found on our Practice & Traditions page. Buddha – Literally, “awake.” Also refers to […]

NewsLurleen Honshin Benzian’s Jukai

Lurleen Honshin Benzian’s Jukai

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Lurleen Honshin Benzian’s Jukai

After several years of practice at the Hazy Moon, Lurleen Benzian took the Buddha precepts and received Jukai from Nyogen Roshi on October 7 with sangha and family members in attendance. She received the Dharma name, Honshin, which means “Mind Only,” an auspicious name which carries particular enthusiasm and appreciation from Roshi. Congratulations, Honshin!

FeatureCelebrating Our 20th Anniversary

Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary

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Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary

On August 26, 2017, a full house of members and friends gathered to celebrate the miraculous occasion of our 20th Anniversary. Services, including memorials for departed priests and honorary founder Maezumi Roshi, were followed by informal remembrances by long-time students. Nyogen Roshi’s wholehearted teisho paid tribute to our rare lineage and the tradition we embody […]

FeatureReflections: The First Years

Reflections: The First Years

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Reflections: The First Years

This collection of photographs, gathered in honor of our 20th Anniversary, depict the busy first days of the Hazy Moon Sangha including its inception as an informal group practicing at the home of Mr. Kelly Stevens Sr.; the August 1997 purchase of 1651 S. Gramercy Place, where the zendo was in the living room and […]

NewsShuso Hossen, Shosan and Tea Ceremony 2017

Shuso Hossen, Shosan and Tea Ceremony 2017

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Shuso Hossen, Shosan and Tea Ceremony 2017

Our three-month summer training period ended with a week of dramatic events: Shosan (public exchanges between Nyogen Roshi and individual students), Tea Ceremony (when the koan that our shuso or head trainee has been working on is made public) and Shuso Hossen (an elaborate ritual that allows the shuso or head trainee to demonstrate his […]

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