This week Tesshin decided to lecture on case 50 from the master Dogen’s “The True Dharma Eye” collection of 300 koans. Case 50 is titled “Shilou’s Shortcomings” and is provided below: Shilou was once asked by a monastic, “I don’t know the original nature yet.Master, please show me by skillful means.”Shilou said, “I don’t…

This week we welcomed Roshi back from his travels in Japan. As a special surprise, Roshi led a Hanamatsuri ceremony. In Japan, this is known as the Flower Festival and is normally celebrated on April 8th. The purpose is to celebrate the historical Buddha’s birthday. Each person approaches the alter and bathes the baby…