Zen Affiliate of Vermont

ZAV NEWSLETTER
Zen Affiliate of Vermont
Affiliated with Society of Mountains & Rivers, Based at Zen Mountain Monastery, Mt. Tremper, NY
Weekly Sitting Groups
Burlington
Bob Tokushu Senghas, MRO*
(802) 985-9207
Montpelier
Ellie Yuan Hayes, MRO
(802) 456-1983
Tom Rinmon Slayton, MRO
(802) 229-0164
Springfield
Bettina Krampetz (802) 464-2006
Ric Ryoha Dunworth, MRO
(802) 228-2476
Rutland
Jen Sanford, MRO (802) 775-4258
Ric Ryoha Dunworth, MRO
(802) 228-2476
Please Note: Beginners are welcome.
First-timers should call one of the
above contact persons for time and
location of weekly sittings.
* Mountains and Rivers Order of Zen
Buddhism
Upcoming Events
Zazenkai: Sept 6, 2014
Plainfield Friends Meeting House
Call Joen (802) 456-1983
Zazenkai: October 4, 2014
Counseling Svcs of Addison County
Middlebury
Call Kyuan (802) 355-5508
DHARMA HOLDER RON HOGEN GREEN
TO LEAD ZAV SESSHIN, NOVEMBER 5-9
The Zen Affiliate of Vermont will hold its 27th annual
sesshin November 5-9 at Farm & Wilderness Retreat in
Plymouth, VT. This sesshin will be led by Dharma
Holder Ron Hogen Green. This is a special opportunity
for regular practitioners to strengthen their practice and
for those new to Zen to experience the silence, introspection, simplicity and vigorous practice that characterize a Zen sesshin. Hojin will arrive Thursday evening. This retreat can be used toward fulfilling your
Ango practice commitment..
Hogen has been engaged in formal zen practice since
1978, and was in residential training at Zen Mountain
Monastery for twelve years. In 2007 Hogen returned to
lay life. He currently lives with his family in Pennsylvania where he works as a pharmacist.
If you are interested in attending this retreat, please
register soon. Also, please take into consideration that
many hands are needed to help with set up on Wednesday the 5th before the start of the retreat, and with
clean up, packing and loading at the end of the retreat
(Sunday the 9th.) Plan on joining the sangha for one or
both of these caretaking periods.
Registration forms need to be received by Wednesday,
October 22 in order to adequately plan for the retreat.
See Retreat Details and Registration Form on the
following pages.
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RETREAT DETAILS
Venue. The Zen Affiliate of Vermont Fall 2014 Sesshin will be held at Farm & Wilderness Retreat Center in
Plymouth, VT. Directions available to registrants on request. Vegetarian meals will be provided.
Registration. In order to plan for the retreat we need to receive your registration by Wednesday, October 22.
If you know you will attend, earlier registration would be appreciated!
Cost. ZAV members: Wed/Thurs arrival: $170...Friday arrival: $150
Non-members: Wed/Thurs arrival: $200 …Friday arrival $180
A deposit of $50 is due with your registration. Special donations in addition to your registration may also be made
at this time and will be used to purchase supplies and provide scholarships. You may send the full registration fee
with the registration form or pay the balance due upon arrival at Farm & Wilderness. No one should be deterred
because of personal financial circumstances. For information on scholarships or for any other questions pertaining
to the retreat, contact Ellie Yuan Hayes at (802) 456-1983 or [email protected]
Refund Policy. If you need to cancel your registration, and you notify us a minimum of one week before the start
of the retreat, your deposit will be returned, less a $25 processing fee. Because we typically incur expenses for
rent, food and planning in advance of a retreat based on the number of registrations, refunds are not available if
you give less than one week’s notice of cancellation, fail to appear for the retreat, arrive late, or leave early. ZAV
reserves the right to cancel the retreat if necessary. In this case, your registration fee will be refunded within thirty
days of cancellation.
Orientation. If you have never attended a sesshin (intensive mediation retreat) or a zazenkai (all-day sit), plan to
attend an orientation to familiarize yourself with sesshin precautions, the procedure for requesting the
“encouragement stick”, private interview, liturgy practice and oryoki. Orientations are possible in Burlington
(Robert Tokushu Senghas (985-9207), Montpelier (Tom Rinmon Slayton 229-0164), and Rutland (Ric Ryoha
Dunworth 228-2476).
What to bring. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for zazen. Bring clothes appropriate for working indoors and
out, including warm clothing and gear for inclement weather. Please bring slippers or sandals to wear indoors.
Bring a zafu, seiza bench and a zabuton, if you have them. You will need to bring your own towel, pillowcase,
sheets and/or sleeping bag.
Phone. The phone in the kitchen at Tamarack Farm will be available for our use (folks will need a calling card
to call out) and family members can call in to that number as well. The Farmhouse kitchen direct number is (802)
422-3447.
The best emergency number for family/friends to call during the retreat would be the Farm & Wilderness paging
service. The number is 1-888-622-3276 ( 1-888-622-FARM). The service will ask who you would like to page;
you should inform family members to page “retreat”. They should leave their name and a call back number. This
will page the F&W staff person on call for the weekend. They will pass along the message directly to you.
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REGISTRATION FOR ZAV SESSHIN – NOVEMBER 5-9
Please submit this form by 10/24/2014
Indicate
your intended arrival time:
WEDNESDAY
12 noon
Other (indicate)
6:00 pm
THURSDAY
8:00 am
1:30 pm
6:00 pm
FRIDAY
8:00 am
1:30 pm
6:00 pm
Fee Schedule for ZAV Members:
Wednesday/Thursday Arrival
$170
Less $50 deposit
$120 due on arrival
Friday Arrival
$150
Less $50 deposit
$100 due on arrival
Wednesday/Thursday Arrival
$200
Less $50 deposit
$150 due on arrival
Friday Arrival
$180
Less $50 deposit
$130 due on arrival
Fee Schedule for Non-ZAV Members:
Please send $50 deposit with your registration (see our cancellation policy on page 2)
Special offer for non-ZAV members: indicate if you would like to become a member; use the non-member
fee schedule, register with a $50 deposit, but we will put $30 of total due toward a 1-year membership, thru 2015
Indicate if you will need a zafu_ zabuton_ bench_ chair_
Indicate if you can bring a zafu_ zabuton_ bench_
Indicate if you can bring an extra zafu_ zabuton_ bench_
NAME______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
PHONE________________________________EMAIL______________________
Mail to: Zen Affiliate of Vermont, 1956 Foster Hill Rd, East Calais, VT 05650
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Zen Affiliate of Vermont
1956 Foster Hill Rd.
East Calais, VT 05650
MEMBERSHIP IN THE ZEN AFFILIATE OF VERMONT
All 2014 memberships will expire as of Dec. 31. Please plan to renew your membership for 2015 and take advantage of all the great
benefits of supporting and participating fully in the Vermont Sangha of the Mountains and Rivers Order:
• Reduced fees at all ZAV-sponsored events.
• Timely notice of all upcoming events: Monthly Zazenkai, Art Practice Retreat, Sesshin, etc.
• Communication with other ZAV members through our ZAVermont web network.
• ZAV newsletter and other notices.
• A continuing connection with Zen Mountain Monastery and its many practice opportunities.
The annual membership fee is $30 per year. These dues support the ZAV operating fund, which helps finance all retreats, newsletter
publication, and other practice-related activities. If you are not yet a member, now is the perfect time to join. Give yourself the gift of
membership in a full-hearted Buddhist practice community. Establish your membership in Zen Affiliate of Vermont today!
Name______________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City/State/Zip_______________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
Make checks payable to:
Zen Affiliate of Vermont.
Mail to:
Zen Affiliate of Vermont
c/o Michael Joen Gray
Email (optional)______________________________________
1956 Foster Hill Rd.
East Calais, VT 05650
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