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Thank you to everyone who participated in our ceremony last night, and please know that the klesha papers flamed beautifully in our fireplace when we returned home last night. Love to all in the coming year. Merilee

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Jan. 11th through the 17thVerses for Starting the Day: Stepping out of Bed Morning, noon, eve, and night, may all creatures take good care. If I step on you by mistake, may you transcend all fear. Homage to the bodhisattva who transcends fear. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. In the Forward Sister Chan Duc includes a short history of Gathas and discusses the question: “How can mindfulness become a part of my daily life?” She also offers a way to deepen a Gatha practice. In the Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh discusses what are Gathas and his history using Gathas as a novice monk. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin

? ?Attached is a PDF of the book of gathas by Thich Nhat Hahn that the Friday morning Sangha will be using. PRESENT MOMENT WONDERFUL MOMENT Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living THICH NHAT HANH https://ftp.budaedu.org/ebooks/pdf/EN189.pdf Do No Harm ? Bill

I received a message this morning from an email zencenter03@gmail from "Karin Ryuku" It was titled "Greetings Merilee Schultheiss,"asking me to do something discreet, not to call beause she is going into a meeting, and signed with her full name, as spiritual director. Poor grammar also gives it away. I reported it as spam and have blocked the sender.

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Jan. 4th through the 10thVerses for Starting the Day: Waking Up Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. In the Forward Sister Chan Duc includes a short history of Gathas and discusses the question: “How can mindfulness become a part of my daily life?” She also offers a way to deepen a Gatha practice. In the Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh discusses what are Gathas and his history using Gathas as a novice monk. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin

Dear Sangha; As we head into 2025, Martin and I will be sharing Gathas from a wonderful collection by Thích Nh?t H?nh, Present Moment Wonderful Moment. Gatha comes from “a Sanskrit word meaning a verse of poetry." We offer these as part of a Mindfulness practice. From the forward of Present Moment Wonderful Moment, Sister Chan Duc writes: “We entrust [the gathas] to memory so that they can arise without effort as we go about our daily tasks in order to stay with what we are doing.” This collection of Gathas can be used as you complete daily tasks: getting up, brushing teeth, turning on the light, and on and on; always returning and dwelling within the present moment. Happy New Year! Gassho,Connie and Martin Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022.

I have these people signed up for the tour at 10:30 on the 14th. I will meet you in the lobby of the castle Building- which is the Martin Building. You will have to check in I think and get a sticker at the membership desk.. It is a free day so there is no charge. The galleries are really tiny so we cant take any more than 12 and it will be a bit crowded.. We can do lunch afterwards in the museum restaurant or at the art Hotel. If you think you might want to stay please let me know and I will make a reservation. These are the people currently signed up. Christine, Bill, Jim Long, Jennifer, Martin and his wife, Kimberly, Merilee, Nick and wife, Bob knott, David V.b., NIna. Please let me know if you need to cancel. You can park on the street or in the garage with an entrance on 13th . Looking forward to seeing you. Barb Kelly

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Dec. 27th through Jan. 3rd When I reach for the keys to my car I vow with all beings to consider alternative transport: feet, or a bike, or the bus. Aitken, Robert. The Dragon Who Never Sleeps: Verses for Zen Buddhist Practice. Parallax Press, 1993. Gassho,Martin

Fred and Lois Becker have raw honey from their beehives for sale. The honey comes in 8 oz jars for $10 and 12 oz jars for $15. This honey has a unique local flavor and is great for holiday gift-giving and home baking projects. If interested, please call or text Fred at 303.619.8218 or Lois at 303.456.6886.

Hi Sangha Members - We need 2-3 additional volunteers Friday, Dec 20, 10:30-12:30 to hang art and set up for the Open House. Please contact me directly at eadelap@..., do not reply to this email. Gassho, Liz Delap

Dear Sangha, A reminder to interested artists. Art can be submitted this week Dec 16-19. Attached is the form, linked here and below. Please attach the form to your work. Paper copies will be available at ZCD as well. We are accepting art for the Open House & Art Show. The event is Dec 21, 5pm-8pm. Art Submission Details 1. Deliver up to 3 pieces of work to ZCD. Dec 16-18, 8:30am-6:00pm or Dec 19, 8:30am- 3:00pm. Bring art to the River Room, upstairs. 2. Complete a label form at ZCD (or print the form linked here). We will use these as art labels for the show. 3. Work must be ready for display. Preferably 2D with hanging wire or other hanging mechanism (try to avoid sawtooth or keyhole mounted hardware). 4. Artists are welcome to sell their work. We ask that you make a suggested donation of 50% of the sale to the Zen Center as a contribution to our fundraising efforts. Purchases will be made directly with the artist. 5. We will begin hanging work Dec 19 at 4:00pm. If you'd like to help please contact me. 6. The art show will be on display Dec 21-Jan 12. Please pick up your work on Jan 12. Contact Liz Delap with questions, eadelap@.... Gassho, Liz

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Dec. 21st through the 27th When With jungles and oceans in danger I vow with all beings to suggest that interdependence is the Way, as the Buddha maintained. Aitken, Robert. The Dragon Who Never Sleeps: Verses for Zen Buddhist Practice. Parallax Press, 1993. Gassho,Martin

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Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Dec. 7th through the 13th When Buddha appears in a dream I vow with all beings to take heart at this deep revelation of the ancient, the timeless for me. Aitken, Robert. The Dragon Who Never Sleeps: Verses for Zen Buddhist Practice. Parallax Press, 1993. Gassho,Martin

Hello Sangha, As part of our Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we are scheduled to serve at the Metro Caring Food Bank Denver warehouse on December 19 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 4-6 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 volunteer waiver 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 – you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960. Gassho, David Gibson

Dear Sangha, We are accepting art for the Open House & Art Show. The event is Dec 21, 5pm-8pm. Art Submission Details 1. Deliver up to 3 pieces of work to ZCD. Dec 16-18, 8:30am-6:00pm or Dec 19, 8:30am- 3:00pm. Bring art to the River Room, upstairs. 2. Complete a form for each piece when you deliver it, to be used for creating labels. 3. Work must be ready for display. Preferably 2D with hanging wire or other hanging mechanism (try to avoid sawtooth or keyhole mounted hardware). 4. Artists are welcome to sell their work. We ask that you make a suggested donation of 50% of the sale to the Zen Center as a contribution to our fundraising efforts. Purchases will be made directly with the artist. 5. We will begin hanging work Dec 19 at 4:00pm. If you'd like to help please contact me. 6. The art show will be on display Dec 21-Jan 12. Please pick up your work on Jan 12. Contact Liz Delap if have questions eadelap@.... Gassho, Liz

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Nov. 30th through Dec. 6th With jungles and oceans in danger I vow with all beings to return to my zazen practice and settle there right in the way. Aitken, Robert. The Dragon Who Never Sleeps: Verses for Zen Buddhist Practice. Parallax Press, 1993. Gassho,Martin

Dear Friday Morning Sangha, I want to apologize to those who tried to logon this morning to the Friday morning sangha. I laid down after getting home from a huge meal and neglected to set my alarm; I awoke just a few minutes ago. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and will see you online next week. Gassho,Martin