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WB 67-2 Fall

 

 

 

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WB 78-79 Winter

 

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WB 83 Summer

 

 

 

 

WB 85-1 Summer

 

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WB 78-79 Winter

 

 

 

WB 91-2 Fall

 

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WB 92-2

 

from Suzuki lecture 69-09-14

 

 

WB 68-3-4 Fall

 

 

Machine generated alternative text: represented by a beautiful rock they had sent. It arrived the day before the opening and at first we wanted to place it on a cushion amidst the priests. It ended up near the altar and looked wonderfully alive and fresh from the water that had been poured over it. The moss was as green as if it had come right out Of Tassajara Creek. Socn Roshi, who had been fasting in preparation for this event since the beginning of the month, came in radiating something which is hard to describe—that "after the bath" feeling which we all know, comes closes: to it. He offered ceremonial tea to the Buddha in perfect co-ordination with the sound Of the bamboo flute and with marvelously powerful gesture.. Then Tai-san went out (like an arrow in slow motion) to bring in Yasutani Roshi. The Roshi approached the altar, offered incense and recited the following poem: Three-story brick building :hanged into a Zendo. Let us now continue the true Dharma. Who knows the real meaning Of today's dedication? A new flower opened in the midst of New York. Eido Shimano Sensei at Tassajara 21

 

 

Machine generated alternative text: PUBLICATION OF ZEN CENTER Volume VM Nos. 3-4 Spring 1969

Machine generated alternative text: Cover Photo. The cover photograph the two images on the central altar of SOkOji Zen Center's San Francisco is located. In is JiZO Bosatsu, (Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva, Ti•Tsang). The protector of travelers and small children, Jizo is a ven• popular fikure in Japan where Stone statues of him, usually standing, are to be found along the roads and in the fields. Behind Jim stands Kanzeon (Avalokitesvara Bodhi*ttva, Kuan-yin). One of the most important figures in Mahü-yäna Buddhism, Kanzeon is the Bodhisattva of great compassion, mercy and love, who has vowed to save all sentient beings with his great Gathas. The translations of the gathas(shortverses) that appear at the beginning and

 

 

WB 75 Summer

 

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WB 74-1-2

 

Machine generated alternative text: STATUE OF SUZUKI-ROSHI In December, 1975, the fifth annual memorial service for Suzuki-roshi was held at the City Center. In addition to the memorial service and accompanying Segaki ceremony (ceremony for wandering spirits), a life-size statue of Suzuki- roshi in zazen posture, carved by Fusaji Ide, Was dedicated and enshrined in the Founder's Hall, the room or, the second floor where Suzuki-roshi rested sometimes during his last months. As a young man, Ide-san had known Suzuki-roshi quite well in Japan, and Suzuki-roshi had encouraged his career as an artist and sculpror of both tradi- tional Buddhist statues and modern forms. After Suzuki-roshi's death, Ide-san felt strongly that he Wanted to come to America to carve this statue for us. He came first in the spring to search for a suitable piece of wood, feeling that since Suzuki-roshi had established Dharma roots in this counrry, the wood should be American too. This decision made his job more difficult, since in Japan the selection and curing of wood for carving is an arr in itself, and wood is Often cured twenty-five, fifty, Or more years. After much searching Of mills and lumber yards (there Was almost no single piece Of good wood large enough), Idc-san finally decided to use a trunk Of cypress found on the beach in the Bolinas lagoon, behind the house uf a Zcn student. He returned in the fall to do the actual carving, using a shed at Green Gulch as a studio, working from photographs and from memory. Ide-san did not know what he would find when he cut into the wood, and sure enough, the wood, like Suzuki-roshi. was full of surprises. Ide-san made it a point to work With the wood as he found it, but actually he was able to repair or conceal almost all its irregularities. The ceremony to enshrine the statue was very interesting for us. At the climax Of the ceremony, the eyes Of the statue are ' 'opened" ; Baker-roshi actually painted them in with brush and sumi ink. By this ceremony, the statue is brought to life as the embodiment Of the founder. Tenshin Reb Anderson and Kainei Ed Brown, representing the students, and Suzuki-sensei (Suzuki-roshi's Wife), each stood before the Statue and spoke informally as to a friend and very present teacher. Doing Our daily bows in the Founder's Hall each morning, we recognize an Old familiar face. 20

 

 

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WB Summer 76

 

Machine generated alternative text: PUBLICATION OF ZEN CENTER VOLUME xvn, NUMBER 1 — SUMMER 1983

 

 

 

WB 85-1 Summer

 

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WB 98-2 Winter

 

Machine generated alternative text: Abbess Zenkei Blanche Hartman poses for a photo op during the 4th of July pamde at Tassajara. Her "Lady Liberty" costume was created by Tassaiara Director Vicki Austin. Her crown was made [rom red and blue file folders, and her sash reads, "Liberty Enlightening the World, the name of the 01 Liberty. 53

 

 

WB 2012

 

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