Resident opportunity in Berthoud
Hi all, Shishin is my transmitting teacher in the White Plum Asanga; this opportunity may be of interest to some of you, Thanks Karin Ryuku Kempe Begin forwarded message:
From: "Gerry Wick" <gmzc@...>
Subject: [AZTA] opening for resident
Date: May 5, 2025 at 10:19:28?AM MDT
Resent-From: gmzc@...
Dear
Friends ? Great
Mountain Zen Center has an opening for one resident. It includes a one-bedroom
apartment with a kitchenette. Bathrooms and shower are shared. There is a shared
large living room/dining room with a kitchen. Fees are $950 per month including
utilities and meditation programs and retreats. We are located in a beautiful
five-acre country property between Berthoud and Longmont, CO. We
want someone who is interested in work/exchange in the areas of horse and barn
care. No experience required. We would like a person with meditation experience
(preferably Zen) who would like to live in a beautiful, peaceful, harmonious Zen
community in the Berthoud countryside. Apartment is available mid-June, 2025. If
you or someone you know is interested, please email us at gmzc@... and let
us know something about you and why you would like to live in our community.
Include your phone number and we will call if there is a match. ? Gassho,
Gerry Shishin Wick White
Plum Lineage
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Gatha for the Week of May 3rd through the 9th
Gatha Practice at ZCD
Gatha for the Week of May 3rd through the 9thVerses for Meditation: Morning Meditation
The Dharmakaya is bringing morning light.?
Sitting still, my heart is at peace.?
I smile.?
This is a new day.?
I vow to go through it in awareness.?
The sun of wisdom will shine everywhere.
For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh.
Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022.
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Dear all,
Deep bows to everyone who participated in our Council Circle last Sunday. Your willingness to show up with openness and vulnerability?and to practice Don't Know Mind, Bearing Witness, and Loving Action?was truly inspiring.
As mentioned, Zen Peacemakers International offers many opportunities to join online Council. One such gathering will be led by Lilli M?sler on Thursday, May 8. You can find more information and register at the link below:?
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Metro Caring Volunteer Update - Monthly Commitment, Calendar Events
Hi everyone,?
A few updates on our volunteer commitment at Metro Caring Food Bank.
Due to popular demand and requests from regular volunteers - we have increased our commitment from every other month to once a month. ?As such our next volunteer shift is on May 15th.
With huge thanks to Judy - we have also been able to get our shifts on the ZCD calendar as events that you can sign up for just like a regular sitting, beginner's night, etc
Please let me?know if you?have any questions.?
Gassho,?
David?
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Gatha for the Week of Apr.26th through May 2nd
Gatha Practice at ZCD
Gatha for the Week of Apr.26th through May 2ndVerses for Meditation: Following the Breath
Breathing in, I calm my body.?
Breathing out, I smile.?
Dwelling in the present moment,?
I know this is a wonderful moment.
The verse can be summarized in these eight words and two phrases:?
In, Out.?
Deep, Slow.?
Calm, Ease.?
Smile, Release.?
Present moment,?
Wonderful moment.
For the complete sutra and commentary on following the breath see:?
Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Breathe! You Are Alive: Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing. Parallax Press, 2008.
For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh.
Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022.
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Gatha for the Week of Apr.19th through the 25th
Gatha Practice at ZCD
Gatha for the Week of Apr.19th through the 25thVerses for Starting the Day: Greeting Someone
A lotus for you,
a Buddha to be.
For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh.
Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022.
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Gatha for the Week of Apr.12th through the 18th
Gatha Practice at ZCD
Gatha for the Week of Apr.12th through the 18thVerses for Starting the Day: Getting Dressed
Putting on these clothes,
I am grateful to those who made them
and to the materials from which they were made.
I wish everyone could have enough to wear.
For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh.
Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022.
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Metro Caring Online volunteer waiver form
Hi everyone,?
Please see the link below for the liability waiver link for our volunteer slot next Thursday at Metro Caring. ?I've checked the link and it seems to be working.
If you have filled out the waiver in the past - you are good to go. ?You don't need complete the intake form since I have us signed up as a group.
If for some reason the link doesn't work - you can fill out a hard copy of the waiver when we arrive.?
David
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From: Aja LeDoux <ALeDoux@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:23 PM
To: David Gibson <DGibson@...>
Subject: Re: Online volunteer waiver form
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Hi David,?
I have included the links below they still continue to not work, we can have new volunteers sign the waiver in person.?
Thanks!
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Aja LeDoux
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Volunteer Coordinator
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303-350-3613
aledoux@...
1100 E. 18th Ave |?Denver, CO 80218 ?
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Notice: Metro Caring will be
closed on Fridays, and staff will be out of the office as we
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From: David Gibson <DGibson@...>
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:50 PM
To: Aja LeDoux <ALeDoux@...>
Cc: David Gibson <DGibson@...>
Subject: Online volunteer waiver form
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CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Aja,?
I am getting some new volunteers signed up for our shift next week and the link to the online waiver form doesn't seem to be working.
I have looked and can't find the form on the website.
Can you send me the link to the form or direct me to where to find it on the website so that these new volunteers can sign the waiver??
David?
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
I have a dentist appointment on that day. Sorry I can¡¯t make it.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
Ythene, Martin, and Bob -?
I've got you on the list - as well as your friend Dick Sigler Bob.?
Gassho,?
David?
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David,
Add me to the list for the 17th.
On Apr 9, 2025, at 2:01?PM, Bob Knott via groups.io <knott.bob@...> wrote:
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Hi David-
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I would like to join the Metro Caring work group on Thurs. p.m., 4/17.
I also would like to bring a friend, Dick Sigler, who has worked with us in the?
past at Metro Caring when visiting Denver. (We worked together as counselors?
back-in-the-day and he likes to keep active when visiting from his current home
in Thailand.) I will send him a copy of the volunteer waiver form when it is?
available. Please let me know if this is acceptable and if we can take other steps
to be on board.
Gassho,? ?Bob
Yes! I do mean the link you provided to the volunteer waiver
Ythene,?
I assume you are talking about the volunteer waiver form - please confirm.
I will work with the volunteer coordinator at Metro Caring to get this resolved.?
Gassho,?
David?
Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are
scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver
warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization
that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign
it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro
Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain
from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on
the southeast?corner?of
the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We
will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.?
In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
David,
Add me to the list for the 17th.
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On Apr 9, 2025, at 2:01?PM, Bob Knott via groups.io <knott.bob@...> wrote:
? Hi David- ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I would like to join the Metro Caring work group on Thurs. p.m., 4/17. I also would like to bring a friend, Dick Sigler, who has worked with us in the? past at Metro Caring when visiting Denver. (We worked together as counselors? back-in-the-day and he likes to keep active when visiting from his current home in Thailand.) I will send him a copy of the volunteer waiver form when it is? available. Please let me know if this is acceptable and if we can take other steps to be on board.
Gassho,? ?Bob Yes! I do mean the link you provided to the volunteer waiver
Ythene,?
I assume you are talking about the volunteer waiver form - please confirm.
I will work with the volunteer coordinator at Metro Caring to get this resolved.?
Gassho,?
David?
Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are
scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver
warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization
that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign
it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro
Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain
from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on
the southeast?corner?of
the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We
will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.?
In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
Hi David- ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I would like to join the Metro Caring work group on Thurs. p.m., 4/17. I also would like to bring a friend, Dick Sigler, who has worked with us in the? past at Metro Caring when visiting Denver. (We worked together as counselors? back-in-the-day and he likes to keep active when visiting from his current home in Thailand.) I will send him a copy of the volunteer waiver form when it is? available. Please let me know if this is acceptable and if we can take other steps to be on board.
Gassho,? ?Bob
Yes! I do mean the link you provided to the volunteer waiver
Ythene,?
I assume you are talking about the volunteer waiver form - please confirm.
I will work with the volunteer coordinator at Metro Caring to get this resolved.?
Gassho,?
David?
Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are
scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver
warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization
that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign
it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro
Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain
from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on
the southeast?corner?of
the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We
will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.?
In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
Ythene and others trying to complete the volunteer waiver form - ?I have reached out to Aja Ledoux at Metro Caring to figure out a solution
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Yes! I do mean the link you provided to the volunteer waiver
Ythene,?
I assume you are talking about the volunteer waiver form - please confirm.
I will work with the volunteer coordinator at Metro Caring to get this resolved.?
Gassho,?
David?
Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are
scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver
warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization
that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign
it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro
Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain
from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on
the southeast?corner?of
the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We
will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.?
In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
Yes! I do mean the link you provided to the volunteer waiver
Ythene,?
I assume you are talking about the volunteer waiver form - please confirm.
I will work with the volunteer coordinator at Metro Caring to get this resolved.?
Gassho,?
David?
Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are
scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver
warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization
that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign
it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro
Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain
from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on
the southeast?corner?of
the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We
will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.?
In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
Ythene,?
I assume you are talking about the volunteer waiver form - please confirm.
I will work with the volunteer coordinator at Metro Caring to get this resolved.?
Gassho,?
David?
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Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are
scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver
warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization
that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign
it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro
Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain
from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on
the southeast?corner?of
the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We
will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.?
In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Re: Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
Hi David! I attempted to access the form but was met with a blank page except for "This Workflow is no longer available." Is there another way to get to the form?
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on the southeast?corner?of the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.? In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Hi all,?
I recently completed an 8-week course on aging where Eve Marko was the teacher - and can wholeheartedly echo Bill's recommendation to check out this free course - I'm signed up and hope to see you there. ?
Also check out the recently launched Peacemaker's podcast - I enjoyed a cool episode yesterday which was a conversation between Eve and her and Bernie's long time friend actor Jeff Bridges - on the subject of aging.?
Gassho,?
David?
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Dear Sangha,
Many of you have asked me about how to become more involved in Zen Peacemakers. I highly recommend attending this free Core Training Class with Eve Marko, wife of the late founder of the Zen Peacemakers, Bernie Glassman.
Eve is an incredible teacher whom I have the great fortune of studying from in the Order of the Zen Peacemakers.
Register for the class here:?
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Dear Sangha,
Many of you have asked me about how to become more involved in Zen Peacemakers. I highly recommend attending this free Core Training Class with Eve Marko, wife of the late founder of the Zen Peacemakers, Bernie Glassman.
Eve is an incredible teacher whom I have the great fortune of studying from in the Order of the Zen Peacemakers.
Register for the class here:?
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Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
As part of our?Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we?are scheduled to serve at the??Food?Bank?Denver warehouse?on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people.?Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization that serves on many fronts.
No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the??using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign it again.
Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally,?Metro Caring?asks?that volunteers refrain from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email.
If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at?the gray volunteer doors located on the southeast?corner?of the building?adjacent to?the parking lot.?We will have a short council circle prior to?going in to get instructions from the staff.
Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.? In addition to replying to this message ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960.
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Gatha for the Week of Apr. 5th through the 11th
Gatha Practice at ZCD
Gatha for the Week of Apr. 5th through the 11thVerses for Starting the Day: Bathing
Unborn and indestructible,?
beyond time and space¡ª
Both transmission and inheritance?
lie in the wonderful nature of the Dharmadhatu*.
For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh.
Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022.
*Dharmadhatu is the cosmos. It comprises all phenomena. And sometimes it is considered to be a ¡°body¡±. Dharmakaya means the body of the Dharma. [From the Plum Village App: ¡°Dharma Body, Sangha Body,¡± teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh.]
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Martin Johnson
Bill Hamaker