Re: Awakening to Whiteness Class
Bill,
Thank you for your email of encouragement. You will be seeing my wife and I at the orientation next Sunday. We look forward to diving into this work.
Take care. Gregory J Fellman
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On Jan 3, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Bill Hamaker <WAhamaker@...> wrote:
? Dear Sangha brothers and sisters,
I wanted to let you know I have signed up for the online training through Great Vow Zen Center in Oregon that Karin Roshi recently emailed about.? I am committed to exploring the racial injustices that have been brought to light recently during this pandemic.? Several in our sangha have already done this course.? I would love for a few of us to be in this class together - the pre-course reading material is very interesting:
Healing the Broken Body of Sangha -?
Who Invented White People? -?
The program is free, and consists of a commitment of an orientation and one two hour zoom meeting each month for 6 months.? If you have questions, you can email me wahamaker@... or? lindafrsch@...?Below is the schedule.? I wrote the times as Mountain Standard.? Note that the orientation is at 12:30pm not 12pm (I confirmed that with Linda as there was I typo in some of their literature).
Orientation: Sunday, January 10 at 12:30 pm MST (this is a pre-requisite)
Sunday sessions: from 2:30 to 4:30pm via ZOOM:
February 21,? March 21,?April 18,?May 16,?June 13, July 18
Wednesday sessions: from 12:30 to 2:30 via ZOOM:
February 24, March 24, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21
Bill Hamaker
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Awakening to Whiteness Class
Dear Sangha brothers and sisters,
I wanted to let you know I have signed up for the online training through Great Vow Zen Center in Oregon that Karin Roshi recently emailed about.? I am committed to exploring the racial injustices that have been brought to light recently during this pandemic.? Several in our sangha have already done this course.? I would love for a few of us to be in this class together - the pre-course reading material is very interesting:
Healing the Broken Body of Sangha -?
Who Invented White People? -?
The program is free, and consists of a commitment of an orientation and one two hour zoom meeting each month for 6 months.? If you have questions, you can email me wahamaker@... or? lindafrsch@...?Below is the schedule.? I wrote the times as Mountain Standard.? Note that the orientation is at 12:30pm not 12pm (I confirmed that with Linda as there was I typo in some of their literature).
Orientation: Sunday, January 10 at 12:30 pm MST (this is a pre-requisite)
Sunday sessions: from 2:30 to 4:30pm via ZOOM:
February 21,? March 21,?April 18,?May 16,?June 13, July 18
Wednesday sessions: from 12:30 to 2:30 via ZOOM:
February 24, March 24, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21
Bill Hamaker
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Re: Even in winter there are flowers
So spontaneous and direct, even within a set of "rules."
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And he does it without effort!
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Re: Even in winter there are flowers
And he does it without effort!
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Re: Even in winter there are flowers
Beautiful! Still I wish I could just hold out my hand and someone puts a flower into it. Ken
Some of his work is amazing.?? If must be nice to have all those helpers.
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For those interested in the spirit and practice of Ikebana (Zen flower arranging), please take a look at this video.
My new book, “Die While Alive” is now available as an e-book on Amazon.
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Re: Even in winter there are flowers
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For those interested in the spirit and practice of Ikebana (Zen flower arranging), please take a look at this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZISQPVa40pU&feature=youtu.be
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Even in winter there are flowers
For those interested in the spirit and practice of Ikebana (Zen flower arranging), please take a look at this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZISQPVa40pU&feature=youtu.be
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Wonderful poem.? Thanks. ? Warmly, ? David H. Marvin 970-759-5922 Confluenceleadershipgroup.com ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Bill Hamaker Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2020 1:27 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [zcd] Sangha ? RUNNING WATER MUSIC II
Clear running stream
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?clear running stream
Your water is light
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? to my mouth
And a light to my body
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?your flowing
Music,
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?in my ears.? free,
Flowing free!
With you
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?in me.
Gary Snyder? ? -- Warmly, David H. Marvin
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RUNNING WATER MUSIC II
Clear running stream
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?clear running stream
Your water is light
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? to my mouth
And a light to my body
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?your flowing
Music,
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?in my ears.? free,
Flowing free!
With you
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?in me.
Gary Snyder? ?
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Another reflection on water from one of my favorite writers, Raymond Carver.?
Where Water Comes Together with Other?Water
I love creeks and the music they make.
And rills, in glades and meadows, before
they have a chance to become creeks.
I may even love them best of all
for their secrecy. I almost forgot
to say something about the source!
Can anything be more wonderful than a spring?
But the big streams have my heart too.
And the places streams flow into rivers.
The open mouths of rivers where they join the sea.
The places where water comes together
with other water. Those places stand out
in my mind like holy places.
But these coastal rivers!
I love them the way some men love horses
or glamorous women. I have a thing
for this cold swift water.
Just looking at it makes my blood run
and my skin tingle. I could sit
and watch these rivers for hours.
Not one of them like any other.
I’m 45 years old today.
Would anyone believe it if I said
I was once 35?
My heart empty and sere at 35!
Five more years had to pass
before it began to flow again.
I’ll take all the time I please this afternoon
before leaving my place alongside this river.
It pleases me, loving rivers.
Loving them all the way back
to their source.
Loving everything that increases me.
On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 3:51 PM Fred Becker <voigtzen@...> wrote:
The world is round
Where are it’s borders?
Water circulates everywhere
How can anyone own it?
Gassho, Fred
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Dear Sangha,
Thanks to all of you for your commitment to practice during this difficult time!? I believe that, together, we are doing the bodhisattva’s work not only by supporting each other in our Zoom sessions but, in the same measure, for the whole of our suffering planet.
?Metta to you and you loved ones!? Two things to share:
- Friday Mindfulness Exercise: ?Laura Menzer (our fearless Friday leader) said, “This exercise is a good one to have for these extra 2 weeks when we are not having Friday morning sittings”-?Water:? Open your awareness to water, in all its forms, both
inside and outside of your body and dwelling.? Become aware of liquidity, in food, drinks, and in your environment.? This one remind’s me of my all-time favorite gatha by Thich Nhat Hanh on water:?
"Turning on the Water"
Water comes from high mountain sources.
Water runs deep in the Earth.
Miraculously, water comes to us and sustains all life.?
My gratitude is filled to the brim.
- If you are a Public Radio Fan, I highly recommend the video version of CPR’s Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza - a diverse program of music and Colorado traditions:?
Happy Holidays! ? ?Bill H
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The world is round
Where are it’s borders?
Water circulates everywhere
How can anyone own it?
Gassho, Fred
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Dear Sangha,
Thanks to all of you for your commitment to practice during this difficult time! ?I believe that, together, we are doing the bodhisattva’s work not only by supporting each other in our Zoom sessions but, in the same measure, for the whole of our suffering planet.
?Metta to you and you loved ones! ?Two things to share:
- Friday Mindfulness Exercise: ?Laura Menzer (our fearless Friday leader) said, “This exercise is a good one to have for these extra 2 weeks when we are not having Friday morning sittings”-?Water:? Open your awareness to water, in all its forms, both
inside and outside of your body and dwelling.? Become aware of liquidity, in food, drinks, and in your environment. ?This one remind’s me of my all-time favorite gatha by Thich Nhat Hanh on water:?
"Turning on the Water"
Water comes from high mountain sources.
Water runs deep in the Earth.
Miraculously, water comes to us and sustains all life.?
My gratitude is filled to the brim.
- If you are a Public Radio Fan, I highly recommend the video version of CPR’s Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza - a diverse program of music and Colorado traditions:?
Happy Holidays! ? ?Bill H
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Dear Sangha, Thanks to all of you for your commitment to practice during this difficult time! ?I believe that, together, we are doing the bodhisattva’s work not only by supporting each other in our Zoom sessions but, in the same measure, for the whole of our suffering planet. ?Metta to you and you loved ones! ?Two things to share:
- Friday Mindfulness Exercise: ?Laura Menzer (our fearless Friday leader) said, “This exercise is a good one to have for these extra 2 weeks when we are not having Friday morning sittings”-?Water:? Open your awareness to water, in all its forms, both inside and outside of your body and dwelling.? Become aware of liquidity, in food, drinks, and in your environment. ?This one remind’s me of my all-time favorite gatha by Thich Nhat Hanh on water:?
"Turning on the Water"
Water comes from high mountain sources.
Water runs deep in the Earth.
Miraculously, water comes to us and sustains all life.?
My gratitude is filled to the brim.
- If you are a Public Radio Fan, I highly recommend the video version of CPR’s Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza - a diverse program of music and Colorado traditions:?
Happy Holidays! ? ?Bill H
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OPEN CREATE MEETING 11/28/2020? 1-2pm? Zoom Meeting Attendees: Francine Campone - Host Bill Hamaker Jim Long Laura Menzer Fred & Lois Becker
We invite ANYONE? with an interest in creativity and lively conversation to join our Open Create Zoom Group.? You don’t have to share or submit works of art to be part of the dialogue!
Share Session - Shared our interpretations of .? Works included sketches, collage, cubist watercolor and multi-media.? Francine shared collage created at workshop on .”? Described process (see previous links).? Also shared a stitching project, “Make a Mark” from a workshop Francine did with , fiber artist.? Lois talked about Terra Donovan’s aesthetic: . Resources for art supplies: , .
CHALLENGE (for the New Year): Create a “Small Works” piece as is being exhibited at the : must be no larger than 12” on any side.? Draw, paint, sculpt or fashion in any medium.? Extra credit: Incorporate into your work!
Next meeting on Saturday, January 9, 2021.?
Please find the Zoom link on the ZCD Calendar every 2nd and fourth Sunday of each month.
Post your art, ideas or instructions for projects on our shared Google folder:
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Everyone is welcome to the final meeting of the year. Please see the link in the ZCD calendar and I hope to see yu tomorrow!
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Edgar Allen Poe looks pleased with his new digs!
Bill
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Brett,
Looks like a wonderful and peaceful place.The altar and thangka are beautiful.?
Gassho,
Martin
On November 16, 2020 at 11:27 AM, "Brett James" <brettjames836@...> wrote: After months of ripping out carpet and flooring and old baseboards and twice changing paint color and carpet selection I moved into my new home zendo this weekend. All this could not have happened without the amazing help of our sangha handyman, Fred Becker, who did everything from ripping out old flooring to stopping the floor from squeaking, to leveling a very unlevel floor. Ring him up if you're looking for some help with home projects. He's a great problem solver and craftsman. I am so grateful for the new space and to Fred for helping me through this journey. Before and after pictures are below.?
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Wow ? What a transformation?????
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On Nov 16, 2020, at 11:51 AM, dhvmarvin@... wrote:
? Looks great Brett! ? Warmly, ? David H. Marvin 970-759-5922 Confluenceleadershipgroup.com ? ? After months of ripping out carpet and flooring and old baseboards and twice changing paint color and carpet selection I moved into my new home zendo this weekend. All this could not have happened without the amazing help of our sangha handyman, Fred Becker, who did everything from ripping out old flooring to stopping the floor from squeaking, to leveling a very unlevel floor. Ring him up if you're looking for some help with home projects. He's a great problem solver and craftsman. I am so grateful for the new space and to Fred for helping me through this journey. Before and after pictures are below.? -- Warmly, David H. Marvin
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Looks great Brett! ? Warmly, ? David H. Marvin 970-759-5922 Confluenceleadershipgroup.com ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Brett James Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:26 AM To: [email protected]Subject: [zcd] Gratitude ? After months of ripping out carpet and flooring and old baseboards and twice changing paint color and carpet selection I moved into my new home zendo this weekend. All this could not have happened without the amazing help of our sangha handyman, Fred Becker, who did everything from ripping out old flooring to stopping the floor from squeaking, to leveling a very unlevel floor. Ring him up if you're looking for some help with home projects. He's a great problem solver and craftsman. I am so grateful for the new space and to Fred for helping me through this journey. Before and after pictures are below.? -- Warmly, David H. Marvin
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Wonderful!?? Lovely and simple.
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After months of ripping out carpet and flooring and old baseboards and twice changing paint color and carpet selection I moved into my new home zendo this weekend. All this could not have happened without the amazing help of our sangha handyman, Fred Becker,
who did everything from ripping out old flooring to stopping the floor from squeaking, to leveling a very unlevel floor. Ring him up if you're looking for some help with home projects. He's a great problem solver and craftsman. I am so grateful for the new
space and to Fred for helping me through this journey. Before and after pictures are below.?
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After months of ripping out carpet and flooring and old baseboards and twice changing paint color and carpet selection I moved into my new home zendo this weekend. All this could not have happened without the amazing help of our sangha handyman, Fred Becker, who did everything from ripping out old flooring to stopping the floor from squeaking, to leveling a very unlevel floor. Ring him up if you're looking for some help with home projects. He's a great problem solver and craftsman. I am so grateful for the new space and to Fred for helping me through this journey. Before and after pictures are below.?
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Bill Hamaker
Fred Becker
Martin Johnson
