September 2010

Going to the Conclave

Author: 
Rev. Alicia

Tomorrow I fly to the US to attend the ten-yearly Rules Conclave of our Order, being held this time at Shasta Abbey in northern California. I'm working my way through my list of last-minute things to do, so will keep this brief.

All the usual events at the Priory will continue whilst I am away. And of course there is the decorating project in the common room.

Festival of Great Master Dogen

Author: 
Rev. Alicia

Last Sunday we celebrated the Festival of Great Master Eihei Dogen, the founder of Soto Zen in Japan in the 13th century. As Dogen holds such an important place in our tradition study of his teachings is highly recommended.