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Ceremonies

CeremonyPracticeChanting Services

Chanting Services

by Hazy Moon

Chanting Services

Services introduce the aspect of ritual into our practice. Specifically, a “service” consists of a chant, performed in front of the altar, to transmit the energy, intention and benefit of our practice into the world we inhabit. In one way, rituals are an external expression of our inner state. At the same time, we strengthen and reinforce our inner state by the external chant. The service brings together what we think of as “inside” and “outside” into a unified whole.

CeremonyHow Buddhas Are Born

How Buddhas Are Born

by Derek Hogen Dieter

How Buddhas Are Born

We observe the traditional Zen ceremony of Hanamatsuri, or flower festival, to commemorate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha on April 8. Born standing up, he took seven steps, raised his right hand and declared, “Above the heavens, below the earth, I alone am the World Honored One…”

CeremonyObservancesHanamatsuri

Hanamatsuri

by Hazy Moon

Hanamatsuri

Hanamatsuri is our annual commemoration of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth. The name literally means festival of the flowers. We mark the occasion by creating an altar of fresh flowers and holding a special service…

CeremonyFeaturePracticeKinhin

Kinhin

by Hazy Moon

Kinhin

Kinhin is walking meditation. At the Hazy Moon, we perform kinhin in between periods of zazen, or seated meditation. Kinhin is a continuation of practice that also refreshes your legs after sitting and gives you an opportunity to exit and re-enter the zendo if needed. A period of kinhin lasts 10 minutes. It begins with […]

CeremonyObservancesObon

Obon

by John Mujo Fritzlen

Obon

Obon is a traditional Japanese Buddhist observance which allows families to honor and feel closer to their loved ones who have died. It’s a time for sharing memories, prayers, rituals of food and drink, nourishment and generosity.

CeremonyFeatureFusatsu (Atonement Ceremony)

Fusatsu (Atonement Ceremony)

by Nick Shindo Street

Fusatsu (Atonement Ceremony)

Fusatsu is the ceremony of atonement in the Zen tradition. In doing Fusatsu, we acknowledge the suffering caused by our own ignorant view of ourselves as separate from the world we inhabit. In this video, students at the Hazy Moon Zen Center share appreciation for Fusatsu and the role it plays in their practice.

CeremonyPracticeOryoki: The Practice of Eating Mindfully

Oryoki: The Practice of Eating Mindfully

by Nick Shindo Street

Oryoki: The Practice of Eating Mindfully

 Meditation retreats help us learn to approach everyday life in a more mindful way. Oryoki, or mindful eating practice, is one of the most practical elements of a traditional Zen retreat–though for newcomers, the ritual of oryoki can often seem intimidating. In this video, a student at the Hazy Moon Zen Center shares his appreciation for oryoki and its place in the daily flow of events during a retreat.

CeremonyAngo and Shuso Hossen

Ango and Shuso Hossen

by Hazy Moon

Ango and Shuso Hossen

The tradition of Ango (which means “peaceful dwelling” in Japanese) began with the original Buddhist sangha that formed around Shakyamuni in the early years of his teaching in northern India.

CeremonyA Blessing to Frolic Freely

A Blessing to Frolic Freely

by Hazy Moon

A Blessing to Frolic Freely

Hazy Moon Priest Laurie Kyoji Anderson’s love of animals and deep respect for ceremony gave birth to our annual Pet Blessing a decade ago. Some Sangha members bring their pets to the outdoor event while others bring photos to place on the altar. By offering chants, incense and flowers, and by reciting the names of our pets, we are acting on their behalf to liberate them from suffering and bring them to great joy.

CeremonyObservancesParinirvana Day

Parinirvana Day

by Hazy Moon

Parinirvana Day

Parinirvana Day commemorates the death of Shakyamuni Buddha and his entry into Nirvana… With Parinirvana Day, we commemorate the Buddha’s manifestation, give thanks for the teaching that has come to us and express our gratitude for the Dharma.

CeremonyNewsRevolving the Sutras

Revolving the Sutras

by Hazy Moon

Revolving the Sutras

To close out the old and ring in the new, the sangha gathered at the culmination of our Year-End Sesshin for the New Year’s Eve ceremony of revolving the sutras, which has been enacted for generations in our lineage. Hosso Sensei officiated at the service, demonstrating the inherent power and benefaction of the eternal now, […]

CeremonyNewsThe Bodhisattva Precepts

The Bodhisattva Precepts

by Hazy Moon

The Bodhisattva Precepts

When we receive the precepts we are not given something that exists outside ourselves. To truly receive the precepts is to realize your true nature, revealing your life as the very body, form, and functioning of the enlightened state. — Maezumi Roshi

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