| Dear Friends,
Spring, really? Here, now? Tomorrow? Spring arriving with snow is not news in Colorado, but I had almost missed it in the midst of all that is arriving with it. Spring will help. The indomitable spirit of the grass itself, the small plants, the warmer sun. But we are aware that it’s a time to keep hearts and minds open, to steady ourselves and gather courage. To be ready and to act freely. This is not easy.
And so, how wonderful that we have koans, these potent and surprising companions who have been through so much before us and deliver shards of the light right into our midst!
Sitting quietly
doing nothing
Spring comes
Grass grows
by itself.
Matsuo Basshō
Koan practice groups will meet with Sarah Bender, Roshi on March 21, March 28, April 4,, April 11, April 18, and April 25. 10 AM to Noon, by Zoom.
info: sembender@gmail.com
Join On Zoom by ONE of the two options:
- Computer or *smartphone, click this link https://zoom.us/j/560994450
- You’ll be taken directly into the meeting, then click tab to use computer mic or your headset
- You’re entering “muted.” You’ll be prompted on how to “unmute” by the host
- Telephone #669-900-9128 then enter Meeting ID: 803-574-869
*Note for Smartphones, you’ll have to download the Zoom app PRIOR to the meeting
Donations of $10 per session greatly help support Sarah’s work.
If you are unable to attend all sessions but would like to be on the email list for this group so you’ll receive koans in advance, please write to Sarah at sembender@gmail.com . |
