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 … [Read more...] about The Light of a New Year
Ceremonies
Fusatsu
Fusatsu, our service of atonement, is one of the most beautiful and profound ceremonies in the Zen tradition. We perform it monthly, usually around the time of the full moon. In doing Fusatsu, we acknowledge the truth of suffering caused by … [Read more...] about Fusatsu
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. — … [Read more...] about The Bodhisattva Precepts
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. During the three or four months of the rainy … [Read more...] about Ango and Shuso Hossen
