“The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences.
Let go of longing and aversion, and it reveals itself”
The Xin Xin Ming, sometimes translated as Faith in Mind, is a poem attributed to the 3rd Zen Patriarch Seng-t’san. It stresses having a sense of equanimity when experiencing both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.
Join Dai-i Flo Rublee for an exploration of this text and how it can support our practice in these deeply troubled times.
This two-day sesshin will consist of zazen, dharma talks, dokusan (individual meeting with the teacher) and oryoki meals (traditional Zen monk’s three bowls). It is a good introduction to sesshin (intensive Zen retreat) practice.
Dai-i Flo Rublee received lay ordination in 1998 and priest ordination in 2010 from Zoketsu Norman Fischer and dharma transmission in 2023. She was shuso for our 2008 practice period. She is a retired physiotherapist and lives in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast.
Sesshin fees:
$170 (includes meals)
$85 for folks on limited income
$130 for online
$65 for those on limited income
For those wishing to stay at Bright Stream temple, please send your request to guidingteachers@mountainrainzen.org
Registration:
IN PERSON
ONLINE
Dana:
Dana is the word for generosity in the ancient language of Pali. Retreat fees do not go to the teachers. Participants may offer dana according to their circumstances, by cash at the retreat, or online by e-transfer to flo.rublee@mountainrainzen.org
