Info on Dai Bosatsu Zendo
Alf the Poet
Dai Bosatsu Zendo (DBZ), so rather than replying individually I
thought I'd post what I have. I copied all this from the 1994
schedule pamphlet that DBZ sent me - for more info contact them.
-- Editorial comment on --
The Catholic church teaches that if you unknowingly receive the
sacraments from a priest who has not had confession and therefore
has sins "on the books," your sacrament is not invalid as long as
you have done your part correctly.
It bothered me for a long time that this place seemed so commercial
at times, especially that they have set prices for visits and that
they have a "Monastery Store" catalog, but I have, I hope, progressed
in my practice to where I realize that, like everything else, it's
all illusion.
I have been to DBZ several times, and to my mind the practice I
encountered there was real, and these other things are truly of no
consequence. I'm no master, but I have had some experience in this
area. Life at DBZ may be somewhat luxurious vs. what one's
preconceived notions about a monastery might be, but that doesn't
invalidate the practice.
I'm not advertizing for DBZ; my only connection with them is that
I have visited there. I'm just providing information. Your mileage
may vary.
-- Editorial comment off --
Alf
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Dai Bosatsu Zendo
HCR 1, Box 171
Livingston Manor, New York 12758
Office Hours: Tue. thru Sun., 9am - noon & 2pm - 5pm
vox: 914/439-4566
fax: 914/439-3119
Kessei (Ango)
Twice a year, 100-day training period. Live at monastery, required
participation in normal resident activities (meditation, work,
etc.). You can participate in only one or two of the three months
at the per-month charge if you can't be there for all three.
First Kessei: $1500.00
Second consecutive: $1250.00
Third consecutive: $1000.00
Per month: $600.00
Sesshin
Week-long intensive silent retreat, seven times a year.
$300.00 (New York Zendo members $275.00)
Weekend Sesshin
For those who can't attend a week-long sesshin.
$200.00 (NYZ members $175)
Intro to Zen workshops
One day, includes instruction, Zen talk, meditation, work practice,
informal lunch.
$150.00 (NYZ members $125)
Guests and Visitors
Except during Sesshin, may stay at the monastery on a per-day basis,
as a Guest or as a Guest Student. The difference - activities are
optional for Guests, Guest Students are required to live like
residents.
You may also stay at the guest house rather than in the monastery.
The guest house is a bed and breakfast and is not connected to
monastery activities, although you are welcome to participate if
you want to.
Guest Student: $35.00/night (NYZ members $30.00)
Guest: $50.00/night
Guest House: Single - $65.00/night Double - $120.00/night
$390.00/week $720.00/week
O-An Cottage
One-room log cabin for private retreats. Can be rented by the day
or week. Has a wood stove and a full kitchen - you may cook for
yourself or eat at the monastery for $10.00 per person per meal.
Single: $75.00/night, $490.00/week
Double: $140.00/night
Monthly: $1050.00
Daily Schedule
5:00am Wake up
5:30 Morning service, zazen
7:15 Breakfast
7:45 Morning meeting
8:30 - 12:15 Work practice
12:30pm Zazen
1:00 Lunch
2:30 - 4:30 Work practice
6:30 - 9:00 Evening chanting, zazen
1994 Calendar
March
11 - 13 Weekend Sesshin
29 Spring Ango begins
April
2 - 10 Holy Days Sesshin
16, 23 Saturday evening public Zen talk
22 - 24 Intro to Zen workshop
28 - May 1 Weekend Sesshin
May
7, 14 Saturday evening public Zen talk
21 - 29 Memorial Day Sesshin
June
4, 11, 18 Saturday evening public Zen talk
3 - 5 Samu work weekend
10 - 12 Healing and wellness weekend
25 - Jul 3 Anniversary Sesshin
July
4 Spring Ango ends
9, 16, 23, 30 Saturday evening public Zen talk
August
2 - 7 Summer 5-day Sesshin
13 - 14 O-Bon
20, 27 Saturday evening public Zen talk
18 - 22 Healing and wellness weekend
September
4 - 5 Sangha weekend
10 Fall Ango begins
24 - Oct 2 Golden Wind Sesshin
October
8, 15, 22 Saturday evening public Zen talk
29 - Nov 6 Harvest Sesshin
November
12, 19, 26 Saturday evening public Zen talk
25 - 25 Thanksgiving benefit dinner
30 - Dec 8 Rohatsu Sesshin
December
9 Fall Ango ends
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